A complex ester of diglycerin, adipic acid and fatty acids, used as an emollient.
What it is
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 is a mixed ester formed from diglycerin and adipic acid, further esterified with caprylic, capric, isostearic and 12-hydroxystearic acids. It is a waxy, lanolin-like material. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip balms, creams and other products with a rich texture.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a complex ester mixture, its exact composition depends on the manufacturing process.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (16)
- Relove Fix Stick H2o Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Tasty Coconut Lip Mask · Revolution
- THE ONE LUV GLOSS BŁYSZCZYK NO 01-05 · Pierre René
- THE ONE LUV GLOSS – NO.05 LUCID · Pierre René
- THE ONE LUV GLOSS – NO. 04 RUST · Pierre René
- THE ONE LUV GLOSS – NO. 03 MANIFEST · Pierre René
- THE ONE LUV GLOSS – NO. 02 NATURAL · Pierre René
- THE ONE LUV GLOSS – NO. 01 ROSE · Pierre René
- Dewy sunrise rozświetlacz do twarzy · Paese
- Selfglow rozświetlacz ultra glow · Paese
- Quattro Multi Use Glow Eyeshadow Palette · Wibo
- Royal Shimmer · Wibo

