Very Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Explained

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.

According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

Regulations

  • Because of regulatory loopholes, this ingredient does not have to be labeled as an active UV chemical filter. That’s why you’ll often see it in "100% mineral" sunscreens.
  • According to the EU, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

See all 1,601 products with Butyloctyl Salicylate

Users who like it
9%
Users who avoid it
91%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Solvent Capable of dissolving another substance.
UV Filter An agent that filters out certain uv rays

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.7%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 31733
INCI Name BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
All Functions Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent