Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

What Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is & what it does

This long-named ingredient is a large synthetic ester built from fatty alcohols, phytosterols, and dimer acids. It is commonly used as an emollient and thickening agent that gives products a rich, cushiony texture and helps condition the skin surface. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection on its own. No concerns are listed for it in this catalog.

What is Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate?

It is a large synthetic ester built from fatty alcohols, phytosterols, and dimer acids. It is used in formulas as an emollient and thickener.

What does it do in skincare?

It is commonly used to add a rich, cushiony texture and to condition the skin surface, while helping thicken and stabilize a product. It is not a UV filter and adds no sun protection.

Is it safe?

This type of ester is widely used in cosmetics and has no concerns flagged in this catalog. It is generally considered well tolerated.

Sunscreens with Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:

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