Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-2 dihydroxystearate”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
AKA: Polyglyceryl-2 dihydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, ester with oxybis(propanediol)
CAS #
144470-58-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century from glycerin and stearic acid derivatives. Created to stabilize oil-water mixtures while providing a lighter skin feel than traditional emulsifiers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Everyday Radiance Essentials
Bloom Effects
holi (sun) spf 50 dewy tinted skin drops
Agent Nateur
holi (soleil) firming & plumping mineral spf 50 sunscreen
Agent Nateur
Bronzing Drops
Indie Lee
Revealer Concealer
Kosas
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25
Kosas
lactic acid cleanser duo
Agent Nateur
Triple Fix Full Coverage Brightening Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid + Turmeric + Ashwagandha
LYS Beauty
Radiance Reset
Bloom Effects
Color Balancer
Indie Lee
DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++
Kosas
Glow I.V.
Kosas
Revealer Extra Bright
Kosas
Sunlit Essentials Set
Indie Lee
the after (glow) set: rose quartz
Agent Nateur
the after (glow) set: ruby
Agent Nateur
the body duo
Agent Nateur
the vitamin c and hyaluronic brightening duo
Agent Nateur
Travel Fundamentals
Odacité
Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum
Bloom Effects
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR