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 22, 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
Endless Waves Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Energizing Sport Active Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Essence Ultime Omega Repair
Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Essentials Wild Cherry Blossom Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Eternal Orquid
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kopari
Exfoliating Crush Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Extreme Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fairytale
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Fenty Skin
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Feel Awake
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
FESTE SPÜLUNG
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
L’Oréal
Fix & Style Fixier-Lack
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Floral Revive Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Flower Bomb Nectar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Flowerbomb
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Matrix
Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ellis Brooklyn
FOREVER PISTACHIO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Elemis
Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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