emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a emollient backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it.
Contact Dermatitis · 2015 · observational · n=1
Case report of a 27-year-old man with dermatitis after using sunscreens and a deodorant who showed positive patch-test reactions to C12-15 alkyl benzoate 5% pet. at days 2 and 4, on both UV-exposed and unexposed sites (allergic, not photoallergic). Seventy-five controls were negative; first reported contact allergy to this emollient.
Toxicological Sciences · 2025 · in vitro
In vitro human-skin study found low dermal absorption of [14C]-C12 alkyl benzoate from the emollient Finsolv TN (dermally absorbed 2.97%; absorbed dose 0.41%). No parent compound reached the receptor fluid; skin esterases hydrolysed it, with benzoic acid (>93%) the main metabolite detected.
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml
Moisturizer
$20.96200ml · $0.10/ml
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Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Stearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml
Moisturizer
$20.96200ml · $0.10/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Stearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml is a spf moisturiser by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat.
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La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml
Sunscreen
$22.3550ml · $0.45/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Isopropyl Palmitate and Isopropyl Myristate); Perioral Dermatitis (Isopropyl Myristate)
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml
Sunscreen
$22.3550ml · $0.45/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Isopropyl Palmitate and Isopropyl Myristate); Perioral Dermatitis (Isopropyl Myristate)
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml is a sunscreen by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include Bemotrizinol, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexyl Triazone.
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Avène
Avène Ultra Fluid Invisible SPF50 50ml
Sunscreen
$21.3450ml · $0.43/ml
Ideal for
Avène
Avène Ultra Fluid Invisible SPF50 50ml
Sunscreen
$21.3450ml · $0.43/ml
Ideal for
Avène Ultra Fluid Invisible SPF50 50ml is a sunscreen by Avène. Key ingredients include C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, DHHB, Water.
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Face Hydro Protect Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 50ml
Serum
$19.0550ml · $0.38/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Face Hydro Protect Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 50ml
Serum
$19.0550ml · $0.38/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Eucerin Sun Face Hydro Protect Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 50ml is a hydrating serum by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Alcohol Denat, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
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Neutrogena
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Cream Sunscreen Hydration SPF50
Sunscreen
$21.32
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate and Polysorbate 60); Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Propylene Glycol); Rosacea (Propylene Glycol)
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Cream Sunscreen Hydration SPF50
Sunscreen
$21.32
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate and Polysorbate 60); Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Propylene Glycol); Rosacea (Propylene Glycol)
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Cream Sunscreen Hydration SPF50 is a sunscreen by Neutrogena. Key ingredients include Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, DHHB.
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Set up your skin profileRODAN + FIELDS
Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum With Retinal
Serum
$100.00
Ideal for
RODAN + FIELDS
Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum With Retinal
Serum
$100.00
Ideal for
Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum With Retinal is a retinoid treatment by RODAN + FIELDS. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
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Set up your skin profileBloomeffects
Tulipscreen Dew Serum SPF 50 - Glow
Sunscreen
$39.0029.6ml · $1.32/ml
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Not recommended for
Bloomeffects
Tulipscreen Dew Serum SPF 50 - Glow
Sunscreen
$39.0029.6ml · $1.32/ml
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Not recommended for
Tulipscreen Dew Serum SPF 50 - Glow is a sunscreen by Bloomeffects. Key ingredients include Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide.
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Set up your skin profileAlleyoop
Sunsational Daily Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Mineral with Niacinamide - Glisten
Sunscreen
$38.0029.6ml · $1.28/ml
Ideal for
Alleyoop
Sunsational Daily Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Mineral with Niacinamide - Glisten
Sunscreen
$38.0029.6ml · $1.28/ml
Ideal for
Sunsational Daily Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Mineral with Niacinamide - Glisten is a sunscreen by Alleyoop. Key ingredients include C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Niacinamide.
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Set up your skin profileParticle for Men
Moisturizer
$59.0050ml · $1.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance and Lactic Acid); Melasma (Fragrance)
Particle for Men
Moisturizer
$59.0050ml · $1.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance and Lactic Acid); Melasma (Fragrance)
Particle Neck Cream For Men is a retinoid treatment by Particle for Men. Key ingredients include Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 90 Capsules
Serum
$125.73
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter)
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 90 Capsules
Serum
$125.73
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter)
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 90 Capsules is a retinoid treatment by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
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