Snapshot
- Overview
- A plant-based ester that leaves skin feeling silky and soft.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is a plant-derived ester complex that functions as an emollient and film former in cosmetics. It adds slip and softness for a lightweight, flexible, conditioned finish.
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Our take
Is Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate a Good Ingredient?
As a reliable plant-derived emollient and film-former, it improves slip and softness and supports barrier feel with generally low irritation potential, which is enough for a Good rating. Direct clinical outcome data are limited, which keeps it short of Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin feeling plush and silky, helping reduce dryness without a heavy feel, and supports a smoother, more conditioned complexion by softening rough patches.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in moisturizers, serums, and primers to add slip and a velvety finish, and also used in lip treatments and stick formats to improve creaminess and payoff.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low risk for most users and suitable for sensitive areas, though a small chance of irritation exists with any ester blend, so patch test if you're highly reactive. No specific regulatory restrictions known.
Products with Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
