Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
What Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate is a polyglycerol ester made from glycerin and oleic acid, used as a non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it helps blend oil and water phases and can serve as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer. It is often chosen as a milder, plant-derivable alternative to traditional emulsifiers.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate is a non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant. It helps blend the oil and water phases of a product and can also act as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer. It is often chosen as a milder alternative to some traditional emulsifiers.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate safe?
Polyglyceryl esters like this one are widely used in cosmetics and are generally considered well tolerated when formulated appropriately. It works as an emulsifier rather than an active ingredient. As always, patch testing a new product is sensible if you have sensitive skin.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate vegan?
It is made from glycerin and oleic acid, both of which can be sourced from plants, so the ingredient is often suitable for vegan formulas. Because these raw materials can also be animal-derived, the vegan status depends on the supplier and the brand's sourcing.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Image Skincare Daily Prevention™ Advanced Smartblend Mineral Moisturizer SPF 75
82/100
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Hello Glow Niacinamide Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
79/100
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Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | Pa++++
73/100
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Besoma Mineral Beauty Sunscreen SPF 40
72/100
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Murad Correct And Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45
72/100
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naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
69/100
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Tuel Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 33
66/100