Denatonium Benzoate
Denatonium Benzoate is a masking and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 44 products on Poliage, most often body wash, fragrance and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Denatonium benzoate: used to make alcohol undrinkable.
What it does
Contains Denatonium Benzoate: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Denatonium Benzoate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33188, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Denatonium Benzoate
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Bain Douche Poire & Cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Black Musk Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Hair and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Zest Hair And Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Coconut Shower Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Shampoo Cool Moon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Method
Free + Clear laundry detergent
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche gommant énergisant mangue coriandre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist Santorini
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Mango Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Mango Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Mangue coriandre - bain douche énergie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Moringa Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Up&Up
non-acetone nail polish remover
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
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