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
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Shampooing vitalité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Re-Nutrition Soin-crème nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Nomad Noe
ELYSIAN ROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Redken
Extreme Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Christian Dior
Fahrenheit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Fast-dry Hairspray 8
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dove
Floral Revive Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Florence Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Pear. Gardenia.
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Flower Bomb Nectar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Flowerbomb
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ellis Brooklyn
FOREVER PISTACHIO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Fragrance Originale Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Defense Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Frosted Plum Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
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