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
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Shiseido
Lait Réparateur Intensif Après Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
dm
Langhaar Mädchen Haaröl Intense Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Mega Matte
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lemon Blueberry Tart Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
amika
limited-edition amika:aura | hair + body mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Wet n Wild
Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Jar)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
alverde
Lippen-Pflege Bio-Calendula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Cosmic Crush Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Locked in Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
LOVE POM Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
luxe perfumery
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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