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Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

What Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is & what it does

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is a large, branched ester built from dimerized linoleic acid units, giving a heavy, cushiony emollient. It is prized for forming a flexible, water-resistant film, so it is often used to boost the wear and spreadability of long-lasting makeup and sunscreens. Its high molecular weight makes it feel rich yet non-tacky and helps lock other ingredients onto the skin. It has no sun-filtering function of its own.

What is Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate?

It is a large branched ester made from dimerized linoleic acid, used as a heavy, cushiony emollient in cosmetics.

What does it do in sunscreen and makeup?

It forms a flexible, water-resistant film that boosts wear and spreadability, helping long-lasting sunscreens and makeup stay put. It is not a UV filter itself.

Is Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate safe?

This ester emollient is generally considered safe and is valued for being rich yet non-tacky on the skin.

Sunscreens with Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

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