Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight ester that helps sunscreen and makeup spread evenly.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a lightweight ester of benzoic acid and mid-chain alcohols used as a cosmetic emollient and solvent. It gives silky slip, quick absorption, and a non-greasy finish, improving spreadability in sunscreens, makeup, and daily skincare.
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Our take
Is C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate a Good Ingredient?
This stable, lightweight ester has a strong track record for low irritation and excellent sensory improvement, which earns it a Great rating; it improves spreadability and uniform film formation across many formats without heaviness.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin soft with a quick, dry-touch feel that reduces heaviness, and improves glide so products spread evenly and feel less oily during wear.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Frequently added to sunscreens, primers, lightweight moisturizers, and fluid foundations to improve feel and wear, and also used in silky hair serums and body lotions.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically well tolerated with a low likelihood of irritation. Rare individuals may experience sensitivity to benzoate esters; discontinue if redness or discomfort occurs. Suitable for leave-on use at customary levels.
Products with C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
