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
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
gingham fragrance mist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Hair Repair Ultimate Color Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Kur Color Schutz 2-Phasen Elixier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Guava Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Heavy On Hold Extreme Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist Melrose Place
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist St. Barts Scent
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Jasmine Palazzo
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Pear Provençale
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Sea Salt Riviera
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Vanilla Paradiso
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Sachajuan
HAIR MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
HAIR WAX
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
HAIRSPRAY LIGHT AND FLEXIBLE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
HAIRSPRAY STRONG CONTROL
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Cleopatra
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Stella
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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