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
Henkel
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
alverde
Mamaglück Körperbutter Wilde Malve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Masque exfoliant lissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
matrix shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Matte Monoi Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Maya Eau de Parfum - Wild Iris. Blackcurrant. Patchouli Heart.
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Mello Jello Nourishing Lip Balm-Garnet
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Ted Lasso Don’t You Dare Settle Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Mirage Mist Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
MISS STRAWBERRY Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
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