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
Shiseido
Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
GIOVANNI
GIOVANNI 2chic Ultra-Sleek Blow Out Styling Mist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Glam Shine 601
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Glazed & Locked Glossy Lip Tint-011 Born Ready
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Gloss & Control Non-Aerosol Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Instituto Español
Gotas Frescas Hombre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Heavy On Hold Extreme Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Jasmine Palazzo
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Sea Salt Riviera
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Vanilla Paradiso
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fleur de Vanille
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Palmolive
Håndsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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