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
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Soft Crème de soin hydratante
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Boy Smells
SOFT WOOD BODY MIST
Fragrance · 8oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivéa
Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique lisse
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schwarzkopf
Soin huile hydratant
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Monsavon
Soin Lait & Fleur d’Oranger au beurre de Karité - 0% alcool, 0% paraben - MONSAVON - compressé
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Soins Ultra
30 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves rocher
SOLAIRE PEAU PARFAITE
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Solaire peau parfaite 50+
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Florence
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Stella
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
solmo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Hempz
Spiced Dreams Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Camille Rose
Spiked Honey Mousse 4-in-1 Styler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Split End Mender
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
sport face oil-free lotion sunscreen 70
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Aussie
Spray Après-Shampooing
150 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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