Glyceryl Diisopalmitate
AKA “Glyceryl Diisopalmitate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl diisopalmitate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Isohexadecanoic acid, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic diester of glycerin and isopalmitic acid. Created in the 20th century as a modern emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diiso
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diisostearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glyceryl Diisopalmitate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR