Korean: 벤질살리실레이트 · CAS 118-58-1 · Functions: light stabilizer, perfuming
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/75
Maximum: (a) 4 % (b) 0,5 % (c) 1,3 % (d) 0,5 % (e) 0,5 % (f) 0,7 % (g) 0,2 % (h) 0,004 % (i) 0,91 %
Conditions: Product type: (a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products) (c) Shower gel/bath products (d) Leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion) (e) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (f) Body lotion (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products (h) Oral products (i) Deodorant products (spray/aerosol) The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
BENZYL SALICYLATE 벤질살리실레이트
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 4% · (b) 0,5% · (c) 1,3% · (d) 0,5% · (e) 0,5% · (f) 0,7% · (g) 0,2% · (h)…. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: light stabilizer, perfuming.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤질살리실레이트.
24+ products we checked list it, for example Unleashia A by Unleashia Cloud Kiss Velvet Tint, Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz., COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/ PA+++.
CAS 118-58-1 (from official records).