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
Axe
AXE Gold Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien Dry Anti-Traces Protection 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Ice Gold Gel Douche Homme Air de la Montagne et Senteur Bois Frais 3 en 1 Lot 2x250ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Parfum Homme Daily Fragrance Adrénaline Musc Glacé & Gingembre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
dm
Balea Leichte Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
OGX
Bamboo fiver-full shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
BarberClub Nettoyant 3 en 1 Barbe + Visage + Cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
bath and body works pearberry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Batiste
Batiste Original Droogshampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Henkel
Beology Deep Sea Extract Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
The Body Shop
Black Musk Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Black Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Perfume Oil
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Black Musk Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BLONDED BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Blue Lagoon Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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