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
Signal
Signal Dentifrice 3-6 ans Goût Fraise Tube
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries 100ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries 12x75ml
900 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Reunion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries Fraîcheur Naturelle 12x75ml
900 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Charbon Actif 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Charbon Actif 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Doseur
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Éclat Brillance 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Éclat Brillance 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Éclat Brillance 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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SIGNAL Kit pour Enfants 4 Dentifrices 3-6 ans Fraise Gaga et 3 Brosses à Dents Manuelles Extra Souples 2-6 ans x1
1 pièce (0.303 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Soin Sérum Sensibilité Email
35 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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Signal tube 75ml soin gencives 3
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal White Now - Protection CC Fresh
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal White Now Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Ice Cool
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Soin Gencives
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sukin
Signature Antioxidant Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Sukin
Signature Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hair Biology
Silver conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Silver Protect 24h Anti-Transpirant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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