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
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France and Senegal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Blue Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Gold Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Holographic
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Red Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Wonder Worker
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
100% Pure
Yerba Mate Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
yes to
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Zendium
Zendium Bain de Bouche Biogum
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
дезодорант аэрозоль Axe shift
150ml · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
174ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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