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
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nutrition extrême Olive Mythique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · 8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Ultra men deep clean 2in1 dandruff shampoo & conditioner
400mL · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Ultrax doux masque reconstituant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Signal
Universal Signal
125 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nomad Noe
UNTAMED NEROLI - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
up & up
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Restoring Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA SIN Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vaseline
vaseline body lotion
100 ml · Label from Sri Lanka · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
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