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
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrating Lightweight Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Mega Matte
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Melt Your Day Makeup Remover Oil Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
mineral matte screen
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
NOVA 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Face Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Perfect Skin High Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Jane Iredale
PureMatch Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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