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
Sana Jardin
Berber Blonde Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Bath & Body Works
Black Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Black Musk Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Perfume Oil
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Black Vanilla
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Salt & Stone
Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.14 Icila
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Body Lotion Rich Nourishing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
NIVEA
Body Milk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Body Tonic Lait hydratant fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Salt & Stone
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Brompton hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Brut Deo Stick Original 50 ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brut
Brut original stick 50x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein Be Eau de Toilette
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Cedarwood & Crushed Mint Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sana Jardin
Celestial Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Sheer Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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