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
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
St. Ives
Vitamin E and Avocado Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Volume & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
alverde
Volumen Shampoo Bio-Bambus Bio-Orangenminze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
Volumen-Kick Shampoo Bio-Kiwi Bio-Apfelminze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Wash+Blow in a can tropical punch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Blind Barber
Watermint Gin Daily Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Whitewater
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wild Stylers by Techni Art Beach Waves (force 2)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Williams
Williams 75ml stk blueman
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Ice Fresh 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
bPerfect
x Ekin-Su - Radiant Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Glossier
You Soie
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Billie Eilish Fragrances
YOUR TURN Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Your Turn II Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Axe
дезодорант аэрозоль Axe shift
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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