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
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Charbon + Magnésium 75g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
henkel
Scorpio Déodorant parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Mario Badescu
Seaweed Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Seaweed Oil-Control Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Head & Shoulders
Seidig & Glänzend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Dewy Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Radiance Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Serum+ Soothing Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
shampoing solide utra doux trésor de miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique violet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo idratante Acqua di cocco Ultra dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo L’Oréal Paris Elseve Liso dos Sonhos 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Shampoo Light Moisture Pro Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
alverde
Shampoo Volumen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing anti-pelliculaire soin anti-démangeaisons à l’extrait d’eucalyptus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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