Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate

Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate 1
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AKA: Dodecyl/tetradecyl benzoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols (lauryl and myristyl alcohols) and benzoic acid as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification reaction between the fatty alcohols and benzoic acid under catalytic conditions.
Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR