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
Body Intensive 7 Days Lait Fluide Hydratant L-Bifidus + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Dahlia Rouge
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Soleil de Tanger
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ombia
Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut a/r 100 oceans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut a/r 100 original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Brut a/shave 100ml musc
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut attr tot as 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut attr tot edt 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
unilever
Brut bs 200ml musk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut deo musk 2x100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut deo orgnl 2x100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Brut Deo Stick Original 50 ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Brut Déodorant Homme Spray Original 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut Eau De Toilette Oceans 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut edt 100ml original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut musk bs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut musk bs 200 ml l2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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