Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl Salicylate is an uv absorber and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 862 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, conditioner and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A faint floral scent compound that also absorbs some UV light. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Benzyl Salicylate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Salicylate: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32159, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Benzyl Salicylate
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Spray Pierre d’Alun et Beurre de Karité 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Spray Pierre d’Alun et Beurre de Karité 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Déodorant Femme Stick Antibactérien Maximum Protection Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Dove Déodorant Spray Go Fresh Concombre & Thé Vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant Original Protection 48h 40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Nutri Essence Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Glowing Après Shampoing Lotus Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Dove Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove invisible dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Men + Care Clean Comfort Douchegel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove Men Care Cool Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove original 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove original 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove ritual de reparacion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Blond Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Color Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove silk dry 24h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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