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
Vaseline
Vaseline Cocoa Glow
600 mL · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vaseline
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
L’Occitane
Verveine gel crème L’Occitane
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Alba Botanica
Very emollient body lotion
32 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Mist
Fragrance · 100ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
50 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Vitality Renewal Serum Body Wash with firming Collagen
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse 12
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Volumen Shampoo Bio-Bambus Bio-Orangenminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Volumen-Kick Shampoo Bio-Kiwi Bio-Apfelminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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