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Key benefits: Hydration.

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

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Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester Dilinoleic acid with dimer dilinoleyl alcohol

Purpose

A mixture of fatty acids and a fatty alcohol.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Emollient, Texture Enhancer

INCI Purpose

BINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

A mixture of fatty acids and a fatty alcohol. This synthetic ingredient is most often used to give texture and form to lipstick and lip gloss. Some cosmetic companies use this ingredient in place of lanolin.

References

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