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
Unilever
Dove zero invi care 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Dry Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Balea
Duschgel Jamaica Vibes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick-Rule Breaker
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - Antidris Cassis
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.12 Bousval
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.14 Icila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.15 Vanille Infinie
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Gia
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Giulietta
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Rue St Honoré
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Simone
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Intense Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Electric Beach Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oreal Paris
Elivive Glycolic Gloss Gloss Combing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elnett ultra-feines Haarspray Starker Halt
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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