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
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Salt & Stone
Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Baxter of California
DEODORANT - ITALIAN LIME & POMEGRANATE ESSENCE
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
axe
Déodorant Black night
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Salt & Stone
Deodorant Gel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tabac
Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Dfw deo stk 40ml orig tinker
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Diesel Only The Brave Pour Homme - Eau de Toilette 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dove
Dove Advanced Care Original Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Bille Original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove Déodorant Femme Bille Invisible Care 0% 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
unilever
Dove Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant Original Protection 48h 40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove inv car zero 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove inv care zero 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove invisi care 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
Dove original 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove zero inv care 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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