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
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Extra Volume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Dry Scalp Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing extra-doux Camomille & Mimosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Shampooing soleil à l’huile de Monoï et Néroli
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Shea Butter Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Maui Moisture
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Shea butter scent 48h odor protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
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