Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a skin-friendly, semi-solid emollient often used as a lanolin alternative in lip balms, lipsticks and rich creams. It gives a smooth, cushiony feel and helps products glide on without greasiness. Shoppers looking for high-shine, long-wearing lip products or deeply moisturising formulas will commonly see it listed near the top of the ingredients.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 functions as a viscosity-increasing agent and skin-conditioning emollient. It forms a flexible, breathable film on the lips and skin that locks in moisture while imparting excellent gloss and cushion. Because it is less tacky than traditional lanolin yet offers similar occlusive and protective properties, it is widely used in premium lipsticks, lip glosses, balms and barrier creams to improve texture, spreadability and wear time.
Key benefits
- Provides intense emollience and softness
- Delivers high-shine finish on lips
- Helps reduce transepidermal water loss
- Improves product texture and glide
- Acts as a non-greasy lanolin substitute
- Enhances long-wear properties of lip colour
Best for
dry skin, very dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, chapped lips
Where it comes from
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic ester derived from glycerine, adipic acid and fatty acids. While the building blocks can originate from plant oils such as coconut or palm, the final ingredient is produced through controlled chemical processing rather than being directly extracted from a single plant source.