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
Stila
Complete Harmony Lip & Cheek Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Deliplus
Crema facial noche aclarante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
Crema solar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
dm
Crema solare 50+ spray
Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Creme Facial Nivea Q10 Energy Antissinais para os Olhos
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Curl Defining Creme 5
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Clinique
Daily Calm Lip + Cheek Color
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Jergens
Daily Moisture
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medik8
Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Balea
Deo Spray Antitranspirant fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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