Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Bakuchiol/Ethyl Linoleate)

Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Bakuchiol/Ethyl Linoleate) 1
Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Bakuchiol/Ethyl Linoleate) 2
AKA: Plant-Derived Retinol Alternative
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Retinoid
Not Clean
Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Bakuchiol/Ethyl Linoleate) is a cosmetic ingredient.
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces fine lines
Boosts collagen production
Evens pigmentation
Antioxidant protection
Traditional Use
Isosorbide is a modern bio-based emollient derived from corn or wheat; bakuchiol is derived from Babchi (Babchi plant seeds) traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for skin conditions; ethyl linoleate is a fatty acid ester developed in the 20th century to improve skin penetration and moisture retention.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Anti-Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR