Polyglycérol-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinooleate copolymère

POL

8/10

Concern level

High concern

A polymeric emulsifier/texture aid made from polyglyceryl-2 isostearate and dimer dilinoleic acid derivatives; COSMILE Europe lists it as a cosmetic ingredient and CIR-reviewed polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are generally considered safe in current cosmetic use patterns. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/12154/polyglyceryl-2-isostearate-dimer-dilinoleate-copolymer/?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Concerns

PEG

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 10.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone7/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin9/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific contraindicated ingredient pairings are well established; performance depends mainly on the oil phase, emulsifier system, and final texture targets. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/12154/polyglyceryl-2-isostearate-dimer-dilinoleate-copolymer/?utm_source=openai))

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk, but any emulsifier may cause rare individual sensitivity depending on the overall formulation. Long-term or high-concentration data are more limited than for simpler, older cosmetic ingredients. ([skinwis.com](https://www.skinwis.com/ingredient/polyglyceryl-2-isostearate-dimer-dilinoleate-copolymer?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Clarins