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Butyloctyl Salicylate

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Summary

Works for

Sun protection

Irritancy risk

2

Medium

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Products with Butyloctyl Salicylate

Beauty of Joseon - Day Dew Sunscreen

Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen

niacinamidepanthenoldimethicone +6 actives

Moisturizing Anti-aging +2

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Urban Skin Rx - Sunscreen Lip Balm in Cool Mint SPF 30

Urban Skin Rx Sunscreen Lip Balm in Cool Mint SPF 30

beeswaxAvobenzonebutyloctyl salicylate +7 actives

Sun protection Anti-aging +1

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VT Cosmetics - PDRN Air Cloud Sunscreen

VT Cosmetics PDRN Air Cloud Sunscreen

niacinamideadenosine3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +23 actives

Anti-aging Moisturizing +3

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Glow Recipe - Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF 30

Glow Recipe Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF 30

niacinamideanhydroxylitolbutyloctyl salicylate +7 actives

Evens skin tone Moisturizing +3

Fragrance

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Beekman 1802 - Solar Milk Clear Sunscreen Gel for Face SPF 50

Beekman 1802 Solar Milk Clear Sunscreen Gel for Face SPF 50

arginineAvobenzonebutyloctyl salicylate +8 actives

Anti-aging Sun protection +3

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Temple Spa - BODY DEFENCE SPF 30

Temple Spa BODY DEFENCE SPF 30

Avobenzonebutyloctyl salicylatedimethicone +2 actives

Sun protection Evens skin tone +2

Fragrance

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Naked Sundays - Sun Stick | Naked Sundays Sunscreen Top Up Stick SPF 50

Naked Sundays Sun Stick | Naked Sundays Sunscreen Top Up Stick SPF 50

Avobenzonebutyloctyl salicylatecaprylic/capric triglyceride +2 actives

Sun protection Evens skin tone +2

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Cell Fusion C - Aquatica UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50

Cell Fusion C Aquatica UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50

panthenolacetyl glucosaminebutyloctyl salicylate +18 actives

Moisturizing Sun protection +4

Fragrance

Price unavailable

Image skincare - DAILY PREVENTION™ protect and refresh mist SPF 40

Image skincare DAILY PREVENTION™ protect and refresh mist SPF 40

panthenolMarshmallow root extractAvobenzone +12 actives

Anti-aging Moisturizing +3

Alcohol

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COSRX - Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen 50++ SPF 50

COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen 50++ SPF 50

Avobenzonebutyloctyl salicylatecyclopentasiloxane +3 actives

Sun protection Evens skin tone +2

Fragrance

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Scientific sources

Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate

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