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
Innersense
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Syoss
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Syoss Gloss Sensation Blond Miel 7-86
33 + 67 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tabac
TABAC’S original bartshampoo & conditioner
200 ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Taft Aloe Boost
75 ml · Label from Denmark · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Tägliches Wasch-Peeling
150ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Talc Soft 48H
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nuvel
Talco para bebé
200 gr · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · 400 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Texture Clay
Hair styling · 2.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Mist 6
Hair styling · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · 2.4 mL / 0.08 fl oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
the inkey list vitamin b, c, & e moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kaia Naturals
THE NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
treacle moon
The raspberry kiss
500 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Rituals
The ritual of namaste anti-aging day cream
Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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