Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate

Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate 1
AKA: Dodecyl/tetradecyl benzoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester developed for cosmetics in the latter half of the 20th century. Used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in place of thicker natural oils and butters.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR