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
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sana Jardin
Vanilla Nomad Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA SIN Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vaseline
Vaseline Cocoa Butter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Vaseline Cocoa Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Violet Flush Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Watermelon & Basil Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Watermelon Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
White Musk® Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
White Musk® Perfume Oil
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Old Spice
Whitewater
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Blue Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Gold Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Holographic
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Red Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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