murphyDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA: Dilinoleic Acid Dimer, Linoleic Acid Dimer Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginSynthesized from dilinoleic acid and dimer dilinoleyl alcohol, both derived from linoleic acid. Produced through esterification reaction between the dilinoleic acid and dimer alcohol components.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester Dilinoleic acid with dimer dilinoleyl alcohol
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 928)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 928)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 928)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–48.7%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR