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
Nivea
Nivea Creeme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Creme
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Beiersdorf
Nivea crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Milk Nutritiva Piel Extra Seca
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nourishing Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sana Jardin
Nubian Musk Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
OGX
ogx argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old spice
Old spice rock
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
ÓLEO EXTRAORDINÁRIO CACHOS CREME PARA PENTEAR 250ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
OGX
Orchid oil shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Goldfield & Banks
Pacific Rock Swell Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
Palmolive camelia oil & almond
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
PALMOLIVE jabon de manos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Tree Hut
Peach Sorbet Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Ellis Brooklyn
PEACHES Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Pecan Brûlée Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
Unilever
pilot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Pineapple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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