Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative — preservative and fragrance component. It's found in 569 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Preservative and fragrance component
Who it's best for
A necessary ingredient that keeps products safe to use.
- Present in virtually all water-based skincare to prevent bacterial growth
- Generally safe at cosmetic concentrations for all skin types
- Without preservatives, products would spoil rapidly after opening
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Works on your skin(active)
569 products
Keeps the product fresh
Best products with Benzyl Alcohol
Serums
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See all moisturisers→Top products with Benzyl Alcohol
Firming Bakuchi Anti-Aging Serum with Peptides and Retinol Alternative
Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50
360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads
RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
Skinpower Eye Cream
GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml
Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream
2% Salicylic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner for Pores, Blemishes & Brighter Skin
Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion
Pearl Peptide Glaze 3-in-1 Essence Toner Serum for Hydration & Redness
Triple Peptide Hydrating + Firming Oasis Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Anti-âge Soin de jour Q10 Active
Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C
GenOptics Spot Essence
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Frequently asked questions
What does Benzyl Alcohol do in skincare?
Preservative and fragrance component
Is Benzyl Alcohol safe for sensitive skin?
Benzyl Alcohol is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Benzyl Alcohol?
569 products in our database contain Benzyl Alcohol. The highest-rated is RANAVAT Firming Bakuchi Anti-Aging Serum with Peptides and Retinol Alternative scoring 9.6/9.8.
Can I use Benzyl Alcohol every day?
Preservatives are present at safe concentrations in nearly all skincare products and are encountered daily as part of normal product use.
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- Bht. Warning: Flammable. Avoid Spraying In Eyes. Avertissement: Produit Inflammable. Eviter De Vaporiser Dans Les Yeux Rands Stamford