A light emollient often used in sunscreens.
What it is
C12-15 alkyl benzoate is an ester that gives a light, non-greasy feel and dissolves organic UV filters well.
Where it is used
Common in sunscreens, foundations and lotions.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Its presence does not indicate the SPF or the level of UV protection.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (1060)
- Beautiful Day Ultimate Hydration Body Cream · Bath & Body Works
- British Rose Hand Cream · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Hand & Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- British Rose Body Butter · The Body Shop
- Coconut Body Lotion · The Body Shop
- Shea Body Lotion · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pro New Neutral Lip Liner · Revolution
- Revolution Fluffy Brow Filter Duo · Revolution
- Revolution Beauty Rapid Tan Accelerator SPF 20 · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Citrus Zing Fruity Lip Oil · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Juicy Heart Lip Serum Grapefruit Pink · Revolution

