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
Axe
Axe Déodorant Spray Antibactérien Gold 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Spray Ice Fall 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE D�o Gold 200mlx2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe edt 100ml black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe for him
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1 Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gold Déodorant Homme Bois de Oud et Vanille Noir 48H Spray Lot 2x150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Ice Fall Déodorant Homme Anti Transpirant Sauge Glacée & Mandarine Spray Lot 2x150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Music Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien All Day Fresh 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ellis Brooklyn
BANANA MILKSHAKE Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bath ane and body soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Batiste
Batiste Original Droogshampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Baume Nourrissant senteur framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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