C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 463 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, sunscreen and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A light emollient ester. Softens skin and helps sunscreens spread.
What it does
Contains C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74635, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Dove
Go Fresh Dry Spray Cool Essentials Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gold bond ultimate
Lists parabens, silicones
gold bond
gold bond ultimate eczema relief
Lists parabens, silicones
Dermalogica
Golden Hour Hydrating SPF30 Stick
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
Foundation · Lists silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Huile solaire peau satinée toucher sec
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Jergens
Hydrating Coconut Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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