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
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Pocket Dermo-Pediatrics
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios XL
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios XL 50+ ultra-léger
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Unilever
Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sanex
Anti-transpirant stick Sanex Dermo Fraîcheur Active 48h
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Secret
Antiperspirant Dry Spray Cocoa Butter
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Antiperspirant Dry Spray Tropical Hibiscus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Antiperspirant Dry Spray Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Antiperspirant Dry Spray Waterlily
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Antiperspirant Dry Spray White Peach
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Antiperspirant Dry Spray Wild Rose
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Antitranspirante aerosol aroma pomelo y hierba limón
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NARS
Arctic PH-Adjusting Lip Sheen
Lip · Lists silicones
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
sensitive skin
Aveeno
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
axe
Lists fragrance, silicones
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Black 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Collision Cuir & Cookies 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Dark Temptation 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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