Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA “Dilinoleic Acid Dimer, Linoleic Acid Dimer Ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate
AKA: Dilinoleic Acid Dimer, Linoleic Acid Dimer Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester Dilinoleic acid with dimer dilinoleyl alcohol
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Binding
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester created in the late 20th century to provide skin conditioning and emollient properties in cosmetics. Designed to mimic the sensorial feel of natural oils while offering improved stability and spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Bis Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR