What is Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA?

Hair conditioning

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA is a hair conditioner that smooths and softens the hair.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

15 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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ZEROID
Soothing Sheet Mask
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#6 on the ingredient list), Hydrolyzed Extensin, Hyaluronic Acid
Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
Low-irritation moisture sheet mask for dry and sensitive skinplausible, not tested
Healthy skin science solution, medical skincare brand Zeroidnothing specific to check
ATOPALM
Panthenol Lip Sera
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#7 on the ingredient list), Panthenyl Triacetate, Bis-Caprylyloxy Palmitamido Isopropanol
Official (Korean)
9 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
Gently fills moisture into delicate lips that easily become dry with high-content panthenol.plausible, not tested
Contains 5 amino acid ingredients that help moist and healthy skin.plausible, not tested
All ingredients are EWG green grade, fragrance-free and colorless, free from 10 harmful ingredients, and sensitive skin irritation test completed, so the whole family from babies to adults can use without burden.plausible, not tested
Melts well at body temperature, spreads smoothly, finishes without stickiness, and is good for frequent application on lips and corners of the mouth.plausible, not tested
Contains panthenol derivative 10,000ppm and ceramide 50,000ppm to increase the absorption speed and moisture retention on thin and delicate lip skin and firmly form a protective barrier on the lip skin.partly backed
Proprietary skin barrier technology MLE is similar to actual skin structure, so absorption is fast.partly backed
It was confirmed through human application testing that lip skin moisture increased by 11% after use.no supporting source found
As a result of human application testing, it was proven that lip skin irritation caused by humid environments improved immediately by 21.4%.no supporting source found
Korean industry's brand power KBPI ranked No. 1 in sensitive skincare category for 18 consecutive years.no supporting source found
Real Barrier
Extreme Cream
It's made for better barrier support and better hydration.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#8 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Madecassoside
Official (Korean)
47 claims, summarized
You can expect:
better barrier support
Only partly backed:
better hydration · clearer-looking skin
See each claim
claims, checked
A functional cosmetic that helps improve dry skin by restoring the function of the skin barrier.backed by evidence
Skin barrier recovery functionalbacked by evidence
The container design has been renewed. (Function and contents same as before)plausible, not tested
Chewy balm-type formulationplausible, not tested
When you spread the sticky balm-type cream with your hands, it melts gently and fills the skin with moisture.plausible, not tested
Skin barrier specialist brand's self-developed MLE® technologyplausible, not tested
Balm cream texture that melts softly into the skinplausible, not tested
Reproducing skin-like structure MLE® technologyplausible, not tested
Functional moisturizing cream that helps improve dryness by restoring the collapsed skin barrierpartly backed
However, 100% satisfaction with one use of the product.partly backed
*Moisturizing effect retention 100%partly backed
*Inner skin moisture improvement 100%partly backed
*No perceptible irritation 100%partly backed
*Even in dry environments, no inner skin tightness. 100%partly backed
*Even in cold environments, no inner skin tightness. 100%partly backed
100-hour lasting extreme moisturizingpartly backed
100-hour lasting extreme moisturizing powerpartly backed
Moisture content measurement (A.U) Before use 52.72 After applying winter environment 69.47 34% improvementpartly backed
Moisture content measurement (A.U) Before use 37.20 After applying extremely dry environment 58.53 60% improvementpartly backed
With skin barrier technology researched over a long period, we have been certified for skin barrier recovery functionality*.partly backed
* A functional cosmetic that helps improve conditions such as itching by restoring the function of the skin barrier (not a medicine for prevention or treatment of disease)partly backed
Before product use 11.068, damaged barrier improvement 2 times, after 1 day of product use 24.703partly backed
Safe to use even for sensitive skinpartly backed
Suitable for sensitive skin test completedpartly backed
** It seems suitable for sensitive skin to use. 100%partly backed
*** No trouble occurred after use. 100%partly backed
*** It feels like the damaged skin barrier is becoming stronger. 100%partly backed
Moisture charging that solves inner drynesspartly backed
Improves outer/inner skin moisture and maintains moisturepartly backed
Even in cold, dry extreme environments, it improves skin moisture and lasts for 100 hours, showing extreme moisturizing power that does not dry out easily.overstated
Improves skin barrier 2 times faster in one dayoverstated
A soft moisturizing barrier without irritation to the skinoverstated
By applying the patented ingredient Omega Ceramide to the independently developed skin barrier technology MLE®, it fills moisture more quickly and deeply with a lipid structure similar to that of the skin.overstated
*Number 1 moisturizing cream, Extreme Creamno supporting source found
Extreme Cream is a slightly acidic formula that restores the skin barrier to a healthier state.no supporting source found
Moisturizing power absorbed quickly and deeply, absorbed 2.5 times deeper and faster * Compared to product without MLE®no supporting source found
Hypoallergenic test completedno supporting source found
Non-comedogenic test completedno supporting source found
So repurchase *1st for sensitive skin skin barrier recoveryno supporting source found
Human application test for skin absorption (absorption speed, absorption depth) and skin moisturizationno supporting source found
Triple moisture improvement human efficacy evaluationno supporting source found
Skin irritation testno supporting source found
Patented, independently developed ceramideno supporting source found
For fast skin structure? The quick-acting moisture barrier cream.nothing specific to check
The settlement for moisturizing cream nomads who, after going around and around, find it again!nothing specific to check
** I want to use it when my skin is dry and parched. 100%nothing specific to check
Skin barrier specialist dermo cosmetic brand Realbarriernothing specific to check
Real Barrier
Real Barrier Extreme Lotion
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#8 on the ingredient list), Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
8 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · better barrier support · calmer skin (amount unknown)
See each claim
claims, checked
A barrier-protecting, high-moisture lotion that keeps dried-out skin barriers comfortably moist!plausible, not tested
Real Barrier Extreme Lotion, a skin barrier-strengthening moisture lotion with solid moisturizing power that lasts over timeplausible, not tested
Sensitive skin suitability test completedplausible, not tested
Applying the patented ingredient Omega Ceramide to the independently developed skin barrier technology MLE®, it fills moisture faster and deeper with a lipid structure similar to skin.partly backed
Contains 10,000ppm of *Triple Ceramide including Omega Ceramide, and strengthens weakened skin barriers with the moisturizing of ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids.partly backed
Adds panthenol, Aqua Seal, and ectoin, effective for soothing and moisturizing dry skin no matter how much you apply, delivering deeper and more solid moisturizing power.partly backed
The Extreme Lotion is a mildly acidic formula that presents a comfortable and moist moisturizing protective film to dry and sensitive skin without irritation.partly backed
A fresh moisture lotion that spreads on smoothly and finishes without stickinessnothing specific to check
ZEROID
Pimprove Red Control Cream
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#9 on the ingredient list), Phytosterols, Jojoba Seed Oil
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
3 claims checked
claims, checked
1. Do not use on areas with wounds or with abnormalities such as eczema and dermatitis.backed by evidence
Expiry date or period after opening: separately noted on the detail page (24 months from the manufacturing date before opening, within 12 months after opening)backed by evidence
A low-irritation pH balancing moisturizing cream for dry and sensitive skinpartly backed
ZEROID
Soothing Cream
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#11 on the ingredient list), Bisabolol, Hyaluronic Acid
Olive Young US Amazon· Seller not confirmed Official (Korean)
26 claims, summarized
You can expect:
better hydration
Only partly backed:
better barrier support · calmer skin
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Free of 10 harmful ingredientsbacked by evidence
Moisturizing power 3 out of 5 levelsbacked by evidence
Low-irritation settling creamplausible, not tested
The Soothing Cream is a low-irritation skin-friendly cream recommended for slightly dry, combination, and sensitive skin.plausible, not tested
If you prefer a refreshing feel, we recommend the Soothing Cream.plausible, not tested
Recommended skin: combination·moisture-deficient oily skinplausible, not tested
Refreshing spreadability with a rich moisture feelplausible, not tested
MILD CARE FOR SENSITIVE & DRY SKINplausible, not tested
A low-irritation skin-friendly cream that helps strengthen the skin barrierpartly backed
Skin sensitivity improved by 54%partly backed
Soothes damaged skin 2.3 timespartly backed
Barrier surface moisture improved by 344%partly backed
With just one use, skin sensitivity improved by 54%partly backed
2.3 times faster immediate soothing effect on skin damaged by external irritationpartly backed
Immediate surface·inner moisture improvement effectpartly backed
After product use, surface moisture improved by 344%partly backed
After product use, inner moisture improved by 305%partly backed
After 2 weeks of cumulative use, skin moisturization improved by 62.39%partly backed
Low-irritation reassuring formulapartly backed
Hypoallergenic test completedpartly backed
Low-irritation test completedpartly backed
Non-comedogenic test completedpartly backed
Even sensitive skin, irritation worry ZEROoverstated
Zeroid products are developed so that even sensitive skin can use them, and all ages from infants·young children to adults can use them with peace of mind.overstated
All Zeroid products are mildly acidic, similar to a healthy skin barrier (pH5.5). There are slight differences per product, but they are made in the pH4.5~6.5 range.no supporting source found
Settles comfortably on sensitive skinnothing specific to check
ZEROID
Soothing Lotion
It's made for better barrier support.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#11 on the ingredient list), Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate, Hyaluronic Acid
5 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better barrier support
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
For Zeroid Soothing Cream (Intensive Cream) and Soothing Lotion (Intensive Lotion), the prescription raw materials are the same, but they are formulated with different ratios. There is a slight difference, but you can think of it as a difference in concentration.plausible, not tested
All Zeroid products are recommended to be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture and within 12 months after opening.plausible, not tested
A low-irritation, skin-friendly lotion that helps strengthen the skin barrier.partly backed
Zeroid products are formulated to be used with maximum peace of mind and without irritation by not using preservatives, fragrances, alcohol, colorants, PEG-based emulsifiers, artificial antibacterial agents, etc., and clinical and consumer evaluations showed that all products had almost no irritation.partly backed
All Zeroid products are mildly acidic, similar to a healthy skin barrier (pH5.5). Although there are slight differences between each product, they are made within the pH4.5~6.5 range.no supporting source found
ZEROID
Intensive Cream
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#12 on the ingredient list), Squalane, Phytosterols
Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
No Zeroid product contains any steroid ingredient.backed by evidence
Zeroid products are mildly acidic products similar to a healthy skin barrier (pH5.5).plausible, not tested
There is a slight difference for each product, but they are made in the pH4.5~6.5 range.plausible, not tested
A high-moisture barrier care cream for severely dry and problem skinpartly backed
Zeroid products are formulated so they can be used with maximum peace of mind and without irritation by not using preservatives, fragrance, alcohol, colorants, PEG-type emulsifiers, artificial antibacterial agents and the like, and in clinical and consumer evaluations as well, all products were shown to have almost no irritation.partly backed
Zeroid products can be used across all age groups from infants and children through to the elderly. Pregnant women can also use them with peace of mind.overstated
In the case of Zeroid Soothing Cream (Intensive Cream) and Soothing Lotion (Intensive Lotion), the formulation raw materials are identical but they are formulated with different ratios.no supporting source found
ZEROID
Intensive Lotion
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#13 on the ingredient list), Glycerin, Bisabolol
Official (Korean)
26 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better barrier support · better hydration · a smoother skin texture
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
Free of 10 harmful ingredients.backed by evidence
Intensive Lotion is a high-moisture barrier care lotion recommended for dry and problematic skin, and Soothing Lotion is a low-irritation skin-friendly lotion recommended for slightly dry, combination, and sensitive skin. If you want a deep moisturizing feel, we recommend Intensive Lotion; if you want a refreshing feel, we recommend Soothing Lotion.backed by evidence
High-moisture barrier care lotion for severely dry and problematic skinplausible, not tested
Smooth application with a rich, moisturizing feel.plausible, not tested
High-moisture intensive line zeroid intensive for severely dry and problematic skin.plausible, not tested
point01 Strengthen skin barrier with MLE, our own skin barrier technology.partly backed
point03 Skin science solution tailored to sensitive skin, proven by human application testing.partly backed
Damaged skin barrier improved 2.5 times with just one use.partly backed
Immediate surface and inner moisture improvement effect.partly backed
After product use, surface moisture improved by 484%.partly backed
After product use, inner moisture improved by 265%.partly backed
Skin itching due to dryness improved by 65% in just 2 weeks.partly backed
With moisture barrier care, improves dead skin roughness on itchy, rough skin caused by dryness.partly backed
After 2 weeks of use, roughness of dry, itchy skin improved by 4.8%.partly backed
point04 Even sensitive skin has zero irritation worries. Low-irritation, worry-free formula.partly backed
Zeroid products are developed so that even sensitive skin can use them, and all ages from infants·toddlers to adults can use them with confidence.partly backed
After just one use, dead skin on dry, rough skin improved 100%.overstated
Zeroid cumulative sales surpassed 16 million units (based on Zeroid sales quantity, 2013-2024 March)no supporting source found
If you have sensitive skin, you know. High consumer satisfaction.no supporting source found
point02 Zeroid's exclusive ingredient Defensamide for skin defense UPno supporting source found
Defensamide increases skin defense against various irritants and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.no supporting source found
Hypoallergenic test completed.no supporting source found
Non-comedogenic test completed.no supporting source found
All Zeroid products are slightly acidic, similar to a healthy skin barrier (pH 5.5). Although each product differs slightly, they are all made within a pH range of 4.5~6.5.no supporting source found
Next-level barrier carenothing specific to check
Zeroid: proper skin barrier, zero skin concerns. We propose a healthy skin barrier care solution.nothing specific to check
Real Barrier
Real Barrier Extreme Panthenol Essence Mist
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#13 on the ingredient list), Panthenol 2.97%, Niacinamide
8 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
See each claim
claims, checked
Whitening functional, wrinkle improvement functionalbacked by evidence
*Human efficacy evaluation of Real Barrier Extreme Panthenol Essence Mist on improvement of skin barrier damaged by physical irritation (Test institution: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd. / Test period: 23.11.20~23.11.21 / Number of participants: 20 / Individual differences may exist.)backed by evidence
Helps with skin whitening.plausible, not tested
Helps with skin wrinkle improvement.plausible, not tested
A barrier moisturizing mist containing panthenol that strengthens the weakened skin barrier and moisturizes dry skin.plausible, not tested
Extreme Panthenol Mist is a mildly acidic product; spray it frequently whenever you feel dryness for gentle use without irritation.plausible, not tested
Contains proprietary ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids to care for the weakened skin barrier.partly backed
Intensive moisture for dry and sensitive skin! Barrier-strengthening panthenol mist.nothing specific to check
ATOPALM
Soothing Gel Lotion
It's made for better barrier support and better hydration.
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#13 on the ingredient list), Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea, N-Decanoyl Serinol
Olive Young US Amazon Official (Korean)
13 claims, summarized
You can expect:
better barrier support
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · calmer skin (amount unknown)
Don't count on:
clearer-looking skin
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
A functional gel lotion that restores the function of the skin barrier and helps improve itching and the likebacked by evidence
Free of 10 harmful ingredients (artificial fragrance, artificial colourant, ethanol, paraben, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, propylene glycol, triethanolamine, butylated hydroxytoluene, benzyl alcohol)backed by evidence
It forms a fresh moisture protective film to care for a weakened skin barrier, and blue tansy flower oil and azulene help soothe skin irritated by heat.plausible, not tested
-4.3 degree reduction in skin temperature (temporary skin temperature reduction effect)partly backed
35.8% improvement in transepidermal water loss (14.0 before use → 8.8 after 4 weeks of use)partly backed
47.2% improvement in skin itching after 4 weeks (28.9% after 2 weeks → 47.2% after 4 weeks)partly backed
MLE technology is a technology in a form similar to the actual skin barrier structure, with fast absorptionpartly backed
Skin barrier recovery functionality completed! Quickly soothes heated skin! The gently soothing #GentleSoothingGelLotionoverstated
This soothing gel instantly relieves eczema, rash, baby acne, and redness with soothing Centella Asiatica & Difensamide, and bamboo water instead of purified wateroverstated
Skin moisture content 54.7% improvementno supporting source found
45.4% soothing of heat irritation (heat irritation soothing improvement effect)contradicted by sources
This cool-down soothing gel reduces heated skin temperature to 42.8°F.contradicted by sources
A full ingredient list you can trust, at EWG green gradenothing specific to check
ZEROID
Intensive Cream Toner
Key: Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA (#16 on the ingredient list), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol
Official (Korean)
6 claims checked
claims, checked
All Zeroid products are recommended for use within 36 months from the manufacturing date and within 12 months after opening.backed by evidence
No Zeroid product contains any steroid ingredient.backed by evidence
Zeroid products are mildly acidic products similar to a healthy skin barrier (pH5.5).plausible, not tested
There is a slight difference for each product, but they are made in the pH4.5~6.5 range.plausible, not tested
A high-moisture cream toner for severely dry and problem skinpartly backed
In clinical and consumer evaluations as well, all products were shown to have almost no irritationno supporting source found