Abstract: Fluid or semi-fluid compositions of matter are disclosed for functional application to the human body as toiletries, cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals and the like. The said compositions include as a vehicle or carrier, the benzoic acid esters of a mixture of C.sub.12, C.sub.13, C.sub.14, and C.sub.15 linear primary alcohols together with a functionally effective quantity of a substance carried by the said vehicle, which substance is either dissolved or emulsified with the vehicle. The alcohol mixture may comprise by weight from about 13 to 31% of said C.sub.12 alcohol, 28 to 44% of the C.sub.13 alcohol, 17 to 40% of the C.sub.14 alcohol, and 12 to 19% of the C.sub.15 alcohol. The compositions of the invention, when applied to or spread upon the skin, produce a dry, non-greasy, lubricating and satiny feel.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition is disclosed suitable for application by a pump spray, a pressurized aerosol or a roll-on. The composition comprises an active antiperspirant salt; a hydrophobic suspending agent; and as a liquid carrier, the benzoic acid esters of a mixture of linear primary alcohols in the C.sub.9 to C.sub.15 carbon chain length. When the said composition is maintained in a pressurized spray container, a liquified normally gaseous propellant is also present. Quantities of additional components may also be present in the composition including ethanol, or other polar solvent such as a fatty acid ester, and a volatile silicone. The said composition exhibits very slow settling times, fast onset of efficacy, and the cited carrier is virtually odor-free.