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 21, 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
Unilever
Original Pflegecreme Anti-transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Secret
Outlast Dry Spray Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Protecting Powder
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Outlast Dry Spray Antiperspirant & Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant Hygienic Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
The INKEY List
Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Dewy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
bPerfect
Pink Honey - Blushing Face Frosting
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Gold Bond
Plumping Collagen Body & Face Serum Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Powder soft anti perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Precleanse Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
protect & dry touch sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & dry touch spray, SPF30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture Spray, SPF15
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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