C9-12 Alkane
C9-12 Alkane is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 73 products on Poliage, most often foundation, serum and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
C9-12 alkane: used to dissolve other ingredients.
What it does
Contains C9-12 Alkane: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55157, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C9-12 Alkane
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
BB Cream
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Bright & Smooth Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bright Eyes Cooling Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Camo Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Glow Recipe
Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Complexion Boost Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dew & Done Skin Tint With SPF20-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Healthy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
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