Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
What Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer is & what it does
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a thickening and gelling agent in cosmetics. In sunscreens and lotions it helps build a stable, smooth texture and can structure oil phases into a richer feel. A notable property is its ability to thicken oil-based systems, supporting long-wearing, water-resistant formulas.
What does Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer do in skincare?
This ingredient is a polymer used as a thickening and gelling agent. In sunscreens and lotions it helps build a stable, smooth texture and can structure oil phases into a richer feel. It supports long-wearing, water-resistant formulas.
Is Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer safe?
This copolymer is used as a texture-building agent in cosmetics and is generally regarded as non-reactive on the skin surface. Polymers of this type tend to stay on top of the skin rather than penetrate. If you have very sensitive skin, patch testing a new product is always sensible.
Is Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer vegan?
This copolymer is built from fatty acid derivatives and synthetic units, and the dimer dilinoleate portion is typically plant-derived. Whether a specific batch is fully vegan can depend on the supplier's sourcing. Check with the brand if vegan status is important to you.
Sunscreens with Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Spray Spf 50+
92/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Water Resistant Sun Cream Spray SPF50+
84/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Spray Minions SPF 50+
82/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Protection Cream SPF 50
81/100
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Vichy Capital Soleil Beach Protect Spf 50
75/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 30 Ideal Bronze Protective Oil Spray
74/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Nutritive Oil Comfort Spf 50+
67/100
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ESPA Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15
63/100
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ESPA Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15
49/100