Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 6 ii, Ceramide 2 + 6 moreWorks well
“A cream that moisturizes and smoothes the skin by supplementing sebum and intercellular lipids (lamella).”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, squalane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Stearyl glycyrrhetinateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Tripalmitin~27–41%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyldecyl palmitate~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTrimyristin~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triolein~2.4–3.6%
Oleyl oleate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isocetyl myristate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trilaurin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl dioleate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylheptyl laurate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide 6 ii~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 6 iiCopernicia cerifera wax~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCeramide 2~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Ceramide 3~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Behenic acid~0.1–0.45%
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateIngredient list view
Tripalmitin, Hexyldecyl palmitate, Squalane, Trimyristin, Triolein, Oleyl oleate, Isocetyl myristate, Trilaurin, Glyceryl dioleate, Methylheptyl laurate, Cholesterol, Ceramide 6 ii, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Behenic acid, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| nanoeggMediQOL Skin Lipid 15/33 IIYOUR PRODUCT | HABASqua Essence Balm Koujun | CeramolFace Cream | BB LABORATORIESEmollient Lift Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $71.60 | $39.97−$31.63 | $37.89−$33.71 | $172.26+$100.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Arginine | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "nanoegg - MediQOL Skin Lipid 15/33 II" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 3 0.10% - 0.40%, ceramide 2 0.15% - 0.70% and ceramide 2 0.45% - 1.05%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 81.10$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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