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
SHEGLAM
On The Glow 1-Minute Revive Rich Hair Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Silky Hair Perfume
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Style Keeper Hair Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
st. tropez
one night only one night only
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
OGX
Orchid oil shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Original Pflegecreme Anti-transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Original Remedies
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Thayers
Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Out of bed
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Goldfield & Banks
Pacific Rock Swell Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Nature 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
PALMOLIVE jabon de manos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Roll-On Anti-stress 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Roll-On Feel Glamorous 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
Palmolive Sensaçao do Brasil Coconut Breeze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Passionfruit Sol Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
PEACHES Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
K18
PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pflegende Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
pilot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Pineapple & Passion Fruit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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