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
Neutro Roberts
Neutro Roberts delicato profumo di sapone
Lists fragrance allergens
Ellis Brooklyn
NEW CRUSH Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Nitro Memory Crème 18
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Nivea body milk
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Caring Cashmere & Cotton Oil Douchegel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
nivea
nivea cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active 24h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Beiersdorf
Nivea Roll-On Black&White 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf
Nivea Soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Soft Feuchtigkeitscreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Eucerin
No Bacter savon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
NORMAL HAIR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nutri Repair 3 Huiles Démêlant soin instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Nutrifier Glycerol + Coco Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Odor Control | Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
OGX
ogx argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
cien
oil care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
Oil Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Old spice
Old Spice Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Alchimia
Olive Oil Moisturizing Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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