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
L’Oréal
Wonder Worker
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
DedCool
X Emi Jay Mochi Milk Aura Hair + Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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