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
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thickening Spray
Hair styling · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sana Jardin
Tiger By Her Side Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 10ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Timotei
Tim spray 250 fixation forte
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Timotei
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Après-Shampooing Illuminant 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Timotei
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Sec au Extrait d’Orange Cheveux Blonds
245 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Timotei
Timotei Brillance Miroir Laque à l’Extrait Naturel de Patchouli Fixation Moyenne
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Timotei
Timotei Brun Intense Après Shampoing Enrichie à l’Extrait de Henné Cheveux Bruns
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Timotei
timotei champu fresco y fuerte
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Laque Volume de Reve
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Timotei
Timotei Richesse Suprême Après Shampoing Femme Enrichie à l’Huile de Buriti Cheveux Très Secs
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Timotei
Timotei sh illum 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Douceur 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Nourrissant 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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