Glyceryl Diisostearate
What Glyceryl Diisostearate is & what it does
Glyceryl Diisostearate is a glycerin-based diester of isostearic acid, part of the emollient and emulsifier family. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and can help stabilize emulsions while adding a rich, smooth slip to oil-phase formulas. It is often used in creams, balms, and color cosmetics for texture. It is not a UV filter.
What is Glyceryl Diisostearate?
It is a glycerin-based diester of isostearic acid used as an emollient and emulsifier. It is commonly used to enrich texture and help stabilize emulsions.
What does Glyceryl Diisostearate do in skincare?
It works as a skin-conditioning agent that adds a rich, smooth slip and can help hold oil and water phases together. It is not a UV filter.
Is Glyceryl Diisostearate safe?
It is generally considered safe at cosmetic levels, with no specific concern flagged here. Very acne-prone users sometimes prefer lighter emollients.
Sunscreens with Glyceryl Diisostearate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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It's Skin Sun Block 2 O'Clock SPF 50+ Pa+++
68/100
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Shiseido Urban Environment Fresh-moisture Sunscreen Broad-spectrum SPF 42
66/100
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Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Primer SPF 25
62/100