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
Dove
Advanced Care Peach & Chamomile Tea Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Restore Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Revive Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Rose Petals Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Rose Petals Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Sensitive Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Shea Butter Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Vanilla Souflee Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Waterlily & Sakura Blossom Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
age fighter
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
AGE RENEW CREPE CORRECTOR HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics SPF 50+ Spray Multi-Positions
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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