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
Dove
Teens Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Mango Sunshine
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Tatcha
The Indigo Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Gold Bond
Tight & Firm Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
Travel Size PreCleanse
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Arm & Hammer
Ultra max
Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Warm Vanilla
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Balea
Ultra Sensitive mattierende 24h-Pflege (für unreine Haut)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Violet Flush Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
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