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
Cinnamon Dolce Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Clarins
Clarins Men Anti-rides fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Clarins
CLARINS SOS PRIMER 00 - Booste l’éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clarins
ClarinsMen Lotion Après-Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Clarins
ClarinsMen Shampooing Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Beiersdorf
Classic Care - soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Buttah Skin
Coco Shea Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
COCOA BLANCO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
unilever
Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut and hibiscus antiperspirant deoderant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Coconut Bath Shower Gel / Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Frank Body
Coconut Coffee Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
Coconut Kiss Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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