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
Suave
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
suave shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Teva
Sudocrem Multi-Expert Zinkzalf
Medisch hulpmiddel - 250g · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sukin
Sukin Colour Care Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sukin
Sukin haircare
Label from Australia and New Zealand · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Sun
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray
Hair styling · 5.0 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun Kids Lait Protecteur Format Voyage
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun Kids Spray Protecteur Hydratant FPS 50+
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20
200 ml · Label from Cambodia and Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun protect & refresh
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Suave
Sun Ripened Strawberry Conditioner
Conditioner · 22.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Sunlight classic
3 x 125gr · Label from Belgium · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Native
Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens
Native
Sunscreen Spritz
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
SuperStay 24 2-Step Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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