emollient · solvent

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Generally safe·Limited evidence

A lightweight salicylate ester used mainly as a solvent to keep avobenzone stable and to give modern sunscreens a non-greasy finish. It has not drawn any published safety flags and functions cosmetically rather than as an active.

Products with Butyloctyl Salicylate

100
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50
100
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50
88
Supergoop
Glowscreen SPF 40
84
Neutrogena
Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60
80
Eucerin
Sun Age Defense Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

References

CIR Safety Assessment of Alkyl Salicylates ↗

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