Emollient ingredient

Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide

Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide is a synthetic glutamic acid ester used as an emollient and texture enhancer, common in balm and lip-color formulations.

emollienttexture enhancer

Benefits

  • Glutamic-acid ester used as a texturizing emollient in color cosmetics and balms

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In depth

What it does

Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide is a synthetic glutamic acid ester used as an emollient and texture enhancer, common in balm and lip-color formulations. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for glutamic-acid ester used as a texturizing emollient in color cosmetics and balms.

Skin type guide

Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.

How to use it

Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.

At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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