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
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Expert Selection Heat Protection Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemme Fermented Rice Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
K18
TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Trockenshampoo Fruity Dreams
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Tropical Fresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cinema Secrets
Ultimate Corrector Singles
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cinema Secrets
Ultimate Foundation Singles
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’Argan et Cranberry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense Érable Guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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