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
Beiesdorf
Spray protecteur coloré 50+ Sun Kids
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur solaire
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Spray solaire Water resistant UVA Kids
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
spray solare
200ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Spray transparent protection invisible 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
St. Ives
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oral B
Stages
75 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Stages Zahncreme
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Star Balm
Star Balm Magic Mint Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Stem Cell Thickening Foam™
Hair styling · 4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Schwarzkopf
Strand matte
1pcs · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
100% Pure
Strawberry Brightening Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength Conditioner Papaya + Citrus
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · 6.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Stress Relief Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Stress relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strong Hold Curl Scrunching Gel with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Studio Line 7 Indestructible
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
studio line clean gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
150 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
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