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 23, 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
Essence
Essence Hydra Kiss 06 Cranberry is Back Lip Oil
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dove
Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Apple Blossom & Mango Butter
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Supergoop!
Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Extra Fresh Antiperspirant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Eye Lift 360° Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Lists silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vanicream
Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Haruharu Wonder
Firming Serum (with Retinal 0.1%)
Serum · Lists retinoid
Elemis
Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Berry Passionate
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Lime It Up
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Mango Tango
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Bubble Bath
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Catrice
Glam In Gold Glow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
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