Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer

AKA: Sorbitan Crosspolymer Emulsifier

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer of a 2-mole ethoxylate of Sorbitol, oleic acid, and Dilinoleic Acid.

Effective at 0.7%

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern polymeric emulsifier developed in late-20th-century cosmetic chemistry. Designed to create stable, long-lasting emulsions and improve skin feel.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

0.5%

0.9%

0%1%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 0.5-0.9

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR