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
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Unscented Antiperspirant
Lists silicones
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cien
Lait Solaire 50 FPS Haute protection
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lift+ Éclat Immédiat Soin Tenseur Éclat Anti-Âge Visage et Cou
Lists silicones
Medik8
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Jergens
Lotion
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Luminous Hairspray Medium
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Lynx Africa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Soapbox
Mane Tamer Weightless Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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