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Butyloctyl Salicylate

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid used primarily as a cosmetic solvent and emollient that also helps solubilize UV filters; not an approved sunscreen active ingredient.

Also known as: hallbrite bhb

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Benefits

  • ✓Lightweight, non-greasy emollient feel
  • ✓Solubilizes and stabilizes UV filters and other actives
  • ✓Can boost SPF through improved dispersion of UV filters

Watch for

  • ⚠Structurally similar to octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate); used by formulators to provide UV-boosting without declaring a chemical filter active on the label — may mislead consumers in 'mineral-only' sunscreens
At a glance
CategoryOther
IrritancyModerate–high
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 11 products
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Products with Butyloctyl Salicylate

Laser Sunscreen 100 SPF50+Sunscreen
Cell Fusion C
Laser Sunscreen 100 SPF50+
Red Moisture Real Sun CreamSunscreen
Medicube
Red Moisture Real Sun Cream
Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+Sunscreen
Pyunkang Yul
Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+
Truecica Mineral Calming Tone-Up SuncreamSunscreen
Some By Mi
Truecica Mineral Calming Tone-Up Suncream
UV Defense Me. Calming Sun CreamSunscreen
Make P:rem
UV Defense Me. Calming Sun Cream
Daily UV Defense SunscreenSunscreen
Innisfree
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen