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
Pantene Essential Botanicals
Voluminizing Conditioner
38.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yes to
Volumising shampoo
280 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Volumizing conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hair Biology
Volumizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Wahre Schätze Pflegende Spülung Argan Camelia-Öl
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Aussie
Wash+Blow in a can tropical punch
180 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Ouai
Wave Spray
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cantu
Weightless Protect + Shine Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
White Musk® Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · 30ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
White Musk® Perfume Oil
Fragrance · 20ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Bath & Body Works
White Tea & Sage Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
ARCONA
White Tea Purifying Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Whitewater
1l · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tom’s of Maine
Whole Care Anticavity Toothpaste
4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
L’Oréal
Wild Stylers by Techni Art Beach Waves (force 2)
150 ml e · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Williams
Williams 75ml stk blueman
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams inv stick 75mlx2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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