Ingredients

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

L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense Érable Guérisseur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Démêlant instantané Le Baume merveilleux Huiles d’argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Low Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
4,7 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra doux masque baume hydratant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampoo
300ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra doux shampooing illuminant
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Nourrissant Huile d’Avocat et Beurre de Karité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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