Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is an emollient/texture enhancer (synthetic lanolin-like ester) typically used at a few percent in lip products and creams to improve slip and occlusivity. As a large, non-volatile, non-acidic lipid ester, it has low inherent irritancy and is generally well-tolerated in patch testing, though very reactive eczema patients can occasionally experience occlusion-related stinging or intolerance. Given its common use level and low reactivity profile but acknowledging compromised-skin unpredictability, it fits best as very gentle rather than inert. Safety Notes: Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a lanolin-like emollient/texture agent used at low levels (~0.2–2%) in leave-on skincare (creams/lotions/serums) to boost slip, reduce tack, and improve barrier feel. In real-world color cosmetics (lipsticks, lip balms/glosses, and some cream makeup) it is often a primary structuring emollient, commonly 5–20% and in high-slip/high-gloss consumer lip products reaching ~25–35%. It is generally not a driver ingredient in rinse-off formats, where use levels tend to remain low due to cost and limited deposition benefit.