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
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Rouge Victoria
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jane Iredale
Skintuition Brightening Under Eye Concealer with Active Peptide Complex
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Smart Eye Density
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
SMOOTHNESS Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Glow Recipe
Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Herbivore
SUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Vital Skincare Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
What The Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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