Products with C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
C12-15 alkyl benzoate is a light ester emollient that spreads fast, dries down matte and helps mineral sunscreens go on without a chalky cast.
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: The Dry-Finish Emollient
Anyone who has used a mineral sunscreen that did not feel chalky has probably benefited from this ingredient. C12-15 alkyl benzoate is a light ester emollient that spreads quickly, leaves a dry rather than oily finish, and disperses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide well enough to cut down the white cast. It also carries a mild antimicrobial benefit that supports the preservative system.
It is a fixture in tinted and mineral SPF here — Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45 and SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 both use it — and in firming textures like Revision Skincare Nectifirm Advanced and BodiContour.
Is C12-15 alkyl benzoate comedogenic?
It scores low on comedogenicity testing and is often chosen specifically to replace heavier oils in products aimed at combination and oily skin. How your own skin responds to a finished formula still matters more than any single ingredient's score.
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