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
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
Lists chemical UV filters
Always
Night Always sensitive
Lists silicones
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA CREME DARK SPOT REDUCTION
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Nivea Dagkrem Q10 Antirynke 50ml
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea daily essentials sensitive day cream spf 15
Lists chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Men Protect & Care Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Sun Dry Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Sun Protect & Dry Touch SPF50, UVA 4 Stars
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA SUN Protect & Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Trader Joe’s
Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
Lists retinoid
Nudestix
Nudies Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
OGX
OGX Gravity-Defying & Hydration + O2 Weightless Oil + Lifting Tonic
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Eucerin
Oil control
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
PanOxyl
Oil Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Old spice
Old Spice Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Olive Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Onyx Kaleidoscope Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
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