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
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nuvel
Talco para bebé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
The Wizard of OZ
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kenra Professional
Thermal Styling Spray 19
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Thickening Mousse 12
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Sana Jardin
Tiger By Her Side Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Tim spray 250 fixation forte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Spray Fixant A l’Extrait Naturel de Citron Fixation Extra Forte 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Triple Moisture Fresh Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Body Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cinema Secrets
Ultimate Corrector Singles
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cinema Secrets
Ultimate Foundation Singles
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nomad Noe
UNTAMED NEROLI - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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