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
Nivea
Roll-on Sun Kids Soin Protecteur Solaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cien
sensitive SOLLOTION
Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Shea Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Superdrug
Shea butter hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Sheer Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Gel Oil
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivéa
Soin de jour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin de jour hydratant
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Soin Lait & Fleur d’Oranger au beurre de Karité - 0% alcool, 0% paraben - MONSAVON - compressé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves Rocher
Solaire peau parfaite 50+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Solar Expertise Spray solaire Invisible 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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