Snapshot
- Overview
- A wax-like ingredient that seals in moisture and adds shine.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Occlusive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic ester wax built to mimic lanolin's occlusive, film-forming behavior in cosmetics. It cuts moisture loss, adds cushion and gloss, and stabilizes balms, sticks, and rich creams.
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Our take
Is Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 a Good Ingredient?
This is a stable, lanolin-like occlusive with a strong track record in lip and skin products, and it delivers durable moisture retention and cushion with lower irritation and sensitization rates than lanolin itself, which is what earns it a Great rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides lasting softness and comfort while helping minimize transepidermal water loss, and adds a cushioned feel with a subtle sheen, especially useful for dry areas and lips.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Widely used in lip balms, ointments, and rich creams for intensive nourishment, and also appears in balmy cleansers and SPF sticks to improve payoff and stay-put wear.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated, including on lips and dry, compromised areas, with a low likelihood of irritation. It's often suitable for users sensitive to lanolin, though patch testing is prudent for very reactive skin. No notable regulatory limits are commonly cited.
Products with Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
