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
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Mélange À Trois Blush & Highlight Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Mello Jello Nourishing Lip Balm-Garnet
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sensitive Shield Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Wild Eucalyptus Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Monochrome Moment - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Multi Peptides & Growth Factors (GF) Advanced Lifting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Calm Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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