Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,816 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
An aromatic alcohol found in some plants. Preserves, dissolves other ingredients and adds a faint scent.
What it does
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32153, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as alcohol benzylicus.
Products that contain Benzyl Alcohol
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
369 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shampooing soin douceur hydra douceur
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing soleil à l’huile de Monoï et Néroli
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Shea Butter Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dial
Shea Butter Extract Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Shea butter scent 48h odor protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Hair Mask
Hair styling · 240ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · 192g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rexona
Shower Fresh
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Si
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Signal
Sig bdb def active 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Signal
Sig tub75x3 wsyst blanc
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Integral 8 Nature Elements Fraîcheur Naturelle 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Défense Active Antibactérien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche White Now
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
signal bio blancheur naturelle
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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