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
Unilever
Rfw 2x100ml spray cobalt
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rfw 2x100ml spray cotton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rfw 2x200ml spray inv aq
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rfw ap100ml cotton dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sana Jardin
Savage Jasmine Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Rose + Vanille 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Peaux Sensibles Thé au Jasmin 75g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Rose + Vanille 75g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
henkel
Scorpio Déodorant parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Mario Badescu
Seaweed Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
sephora
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Innersense
Serenity Smoothing Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
cantu
Shea Butter 3 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
cantu
Shea Butter Cream Pomade
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dial
Shea Butter Extract Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Shea butter scent 48h odor protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Silkening Gloss
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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