murphyTriisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl Ester, Isostearyl Emollient
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from isostearic acid, linoleic acid, and polyglycerin, synthesized from botanical and petrochemical sources. Produced through esterification reactions combining polyglycerin with isostearic and linoleic acids under controlled conditions.
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 717)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–11.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR