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
Sachajuan
PROTECTIVE HAIR PERFUME – FRUITY FLORAL
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Protetor Solar Facial Neutrogena Sun Fresh FPS30 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
colgate
Protex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
PURE SPORT desodorante corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
PureActive Gel nettoyant assainissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Radiant Smoothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Radox muscle soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Rasiercreme Sensitive (with Palm Extract)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Raw Shea Nourish Body Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Re-densifieur shampooing force Homme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
real clean hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REFLECTIVE SHINE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Rénovateur Anti-Taches Nuit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Deliplus
Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Henkel
Repair gezielte Reparatur 02 Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Repair Therapy Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Respons Shine Shampoo Mother of Pearl & Cherry Extract
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Restoring Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
REXONA 0% Compressé Déodorant Femme Anti Transpirant Protection Naturelle Lot 2x100 ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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