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
pink cashmere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kopari
Pink Guava Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dove
Pistachio & Vanilla Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Algabo Foot
Polvo desodorante para pies
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pomegranate Seeds & Shea Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Pond’s Pure Detox Pollution Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Gemey Maybelline
Poudre libre 01 Naturelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
POUDRE MATIFIANTE Stay Matte Pressed Powder Transparent 001
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Pout PHresh Color Changing Lipstick-Avocado
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Powder soft anti perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Powerbright Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Unilever
Prep & Protect Leave-in Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Professionnel
Pro Longer
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
PRODIGY 6.0 LIN Blond foncé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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