Methyl Benzoate
Methyl Benzoate is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 10 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Methyl Benzoate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methyl Benzoate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methyl Benzoate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methyl Benzoate: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35279, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Methyl Benzoate
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme care Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Creme Seife Sensitive
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Soft Savon Soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Hydrating Face Mist with SPF
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Sun Protect & Dry Touch SPF50, UVA 4 Stars
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Sunscreen for Face
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rose care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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