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
Hawaiian Silky
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Yves Rocher
Hoggar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume - Limited Edition
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tree Hut
Honeycrisp Spice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Thermal Defense Glow Oil Elixir
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Huile après-soleil & après-vacances
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydra Sculpt Soin Restructurant ClarinsMen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sana Jardin
Incense Water Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
ISLA SIRENA Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
its a 10 coily miracle product
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dior
J’adore
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
jabón sólido Jasmin
Lists fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Refresh Pocket Lip Mask-138 Strawberry Cake
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Berry Involved
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Loco For Coco
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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