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
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Low Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Ultra doux masque baume hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nutrition extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nomad Noe
UNTAMED NEROLI - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kayali
Vanilla | 28 Body Spray
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sana Jardin
Vanilla Nomad Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA SIN Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vaseline
Vaseline deep moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Vitality Renewal Serum Body Wash with firming Collagen
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Vitalizing aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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