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
Dove
Dove Verzorgende Handzeep
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove W Deo Invisible Dry 150ML 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Women Invisible Dry Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
dr teal’s
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dream Long Liss Shampoo Super Liss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dream long super aufbau shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dae
Dream Veil Hair + Body Fragrance Mist - Vanilla Dae Beam
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea
Dry Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Dry Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Dry Scalp Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Verb
Dry Shampoo Powder
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dove
Dry Spray Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
duschdas
dusch das "Sport"
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Eau coiffante Brillance Nacrée - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Eau coiffante effet naturel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Gia
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Giulietta
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Laila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Maya
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Melrose Place
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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