Shamane Face Moisturizing Cream

Shamane Face Moisturizing Cream
6.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Shamane Face Moisturizing Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Shamane Face Moisturizing Cream:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Shamane Face Moisturizing Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high humectancy of 6.3 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.8 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈4.0%) and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Donkey Milk
6
Glycerin
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
2.5
Cetearyl Alcohol
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
1.5
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
1.3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
1
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
0.3
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
0.3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
0.3
Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
0.3
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
0.3
Beeswax
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Chlorphenesin
0.3
Sodium Polyacrylate
0.3
Ethylhexyl Stearate
0.3
Trideceth-6
0.3
Citric Acid
Est. %
Water
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Donkey Milk
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Glycerin
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
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Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
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Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
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Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
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Beeswax
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Butylene Glycol
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Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Tocopherol
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Fragrance
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Chlorphenesin
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Sodium Polyacrylate
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Ethylhexyl Stearate
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Trideceth-6
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Citric Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
6.3
6
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.6
4.0
2.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6.3 10
6.3
6
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.6 20
5.8
4.0
2.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
0.3
All humectants 6.3 10
6.3
All humectants
6.3
6
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 11.6 20
5.8
All occlusives
11.6
4.0
2.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Donkey Milk
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Donkey Milk
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) OilButyrospermum parkii oil is a liquid fraction from the more commonly used shea butter. It consists mainly of oleic acid and is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient. Read more on shea butter here: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed OilDerived from the seeds of the cotton plant, this emollient and occlusive fatty oil is mainly comprised of linoleic and palmitic acids. It also contains large amounts of phospholipids - key components of all cell membranes.
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCommonly known as cupuaçu butter, this fatty, emollient, and occlusive ingredient is similar to cocoa butter. It contains fatty acids and is able to emulsify 4x its weight.
Beeswax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PolyacrylateThis white powder is primarily used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is added to the water phase, which then thickens to form a clear gel. Sodium polyacrylate can also serve as an emollient, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl StearateA palm-derived emollient ester with good lubricity that leaves a smooth after-feel on the skin.
Trideceth-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trideceth-6
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.