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INCI name

DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE

Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide

Film formingHair conditioningSkin conditioningreviewed

An amino acid derivative used as a film former and gelling agent for oils.

What it is

Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide is a dibutylamide of N-lauroyl glutamic acid, an amino acid derivative. It is known as a gelling agent that can thicken or solidify oils. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in lipsticks, lip balms, cleansing balms and other oil-based products.

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.

The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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 (18)

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