Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,694 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 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
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Ice Gold 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gold Déodorant Homme Bois de Oud et Vanille Noir 48H Spray Lot 2x150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Gold Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien Dry Anti-Traces Protection 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Ice Gold Gel Douche Homme Air de la Montagne et Senteur Bois Frais 3 en 1 Lot 2x250ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Music Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien All Day Fresh 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Parfum Homme Daily Fragrance Adrénaline Musc Glacé & Gingembre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Aveeno
Baby Calming Comfort Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Daily Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Flüssigseife Very Cherry, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dm
Balea Leichte Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal Paris
Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Banana hair food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Banana Hair Food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Ellis Brooklyn
BANANA MILKSHAKE Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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