Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate is a solvent and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 459 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, body lotion and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An ester found in some balsams. A solvent and scent ingredient; EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Benzyl Benzoate: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Benzoate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Benzoate: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32154, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as benzylis benzoas.
Products that contain Benzyl Benzoate
A Thousand Wishes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Botanical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Advanced Care Beauty Finish Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Original Clean Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Shea Butter Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Adventure Time
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
AXE
Aftershave Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Innersense
Air Dry Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Air Matte Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
AXE
Anarchy
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Anti rides creme de nuit Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lacura men
Anti-Transpirant Coolfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Anti-transpirant dry comfort plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Ellis Brooklyn
APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
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