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
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Skin Active agua micelar bifásica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Skin Active Biphase Micellaire Tout en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
bio-oil
skincare oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Asda
Sleep & Relax Bath Soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tula
So Polished
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Soft Crème de soin hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Boy Smells
SOFT WOOD BODY MIST
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Soin huile hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Soin Lait & Fleur d’Oranger au beurre de Karité - 0% alcool, 0% paraben - MONSAVON - compressé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rituals
Soin lavant solide cheveux et corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Laila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Stella
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
somewhere on a beach
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sonnengeküsstes Blond Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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