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
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing reconstituant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Deliplus
Aqua styling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Gold 72h Anti-Humidité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Gold 72h Anti-Humidité Lot 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Après-Rasage Fraîcheur Marine 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Axe Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Black Déodorant Homme Spray Compressé All Day Fresh Lot de 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Black Déodorant Homme Spray Parfum Frais Protection Anti Odeur 35ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Coffret Black Homme Eau de Toilette 100ml & Déodorant 150ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Anti Transpirant Black 150ml Lot de 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Black 150ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe edt 100ml black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Ice Gold 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Black 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Ice Cool Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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