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 21, 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
Patrick Ta
Major Glow Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tarte
Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
MARSHMALLOWS Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Pixi
MatteLast Liquid Lip
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress Lipstick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Nomad Noe
MERAKI CEDAR - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dior
Miss Dior
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jasön
Moisturizing gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Deliplus
Monogotas coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Monsavon Bol à Raser Pour Rasage Traditionnel 125g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nomad Noe
MOONWAKE TUBEROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
moroccan rose fragrance mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Salt & Stone
Natural Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Long & Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
NEW CRUSH Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Null
nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea bodymilk verzorgend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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