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
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing Detox 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing Éclat 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing Femme Hydratant 2x300ml
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Shampooing Femme Illuminant 2x300ml
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Timotei Spray Fixant A l’Extrait Naturel de Citron Fixation Extra Forte 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Schwarzkopf
Titane Power gel
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tom’s of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Toddler
38ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
toms
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
toms toddler toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
200ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Timotei
Tonus Brillance Shine Recharge Shampooing
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Topco Associates Llc
top
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Colgate
Total dentifrice
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Olay
Total Effects Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Aussie
Total Miracle 7in1
778 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Total Repair 5 Soin démêlant instantané reconstituant Cicamide + Pro-Kératine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Colgate
Total Toothpaste
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Tranexamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Pantene
Tratamiento reparador de keratina bambú
30 ml · Label from Colombia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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