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 1,566 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
Products with Butyloctyl Salicylate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
31733
INCI Name
BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
All Functions
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
