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
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain lait - à l’avoine - 750 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - lait de douche - à l’avoine - 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
country Apple lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Henkel
Cream & Oil Beurre de cacao Huile de coco Crème de douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Cream & Oil Intensiv-Pflege-Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Unilever
Crema corporal ritual energizante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cien
Crema de dia Rosa Mosqueta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Crema olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Crema S
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Crème de soin hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Carex
Cussons carex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Dahlia Rouge Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Daily Moisture Damage Therapy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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