SHEGLAM Birthday Skin Primer

SHEGLAM Birthday Skin Primer
3.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using SHEGLAM Birthday Skin Primer:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using SHEGLAM Birthday Skin Primer:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: SHEGLAM Birthday Skin Primer has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.6 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 4.9 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
7.5
Cyclopentasiloxane
5
Dimethicone
3
Glycerin
2.5
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
2
Ozokerite
1.5
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
1.3
Butylene Glycol
1
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.3
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
0.3
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
0.3
Silica
0.3
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
0.3
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
0.3
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
0.3
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract
0.3
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
0.3
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
0.3
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %
Water
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Dimethicone
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Glycerin
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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Ozokerite
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HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
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Butylene Glycol
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Polymethylsilsesquioxane
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Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
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Trimethylsiloxysilicate
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Sodium Chloride
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Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
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Silica
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
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Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
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Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
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Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract
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Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
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Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
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Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Citric Acid
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ratings

All humectants
4.9
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
5.3
5.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.9 10
4.9
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 5.3 20
2.6
5.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 4.9 10
4.9
All humectants
4.9
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
5
0.3
All occlusives 5.3 20
2.6
All occlusives
5.3
5.0
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
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
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. %70
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Dimethicone
Est. %5
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Ozokerite
Est. %2
Function
Origin
OzokeriteA petroleum based wax that comes in a variety of forms, all with different melting points and therefore different performance and feel. Overall ozokerite is often used for solid products like lipsticks.
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerAn anticaking agent that prevents a product from forming lumps. It also increases slip and produces an elegant finish in skincare formulations.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %1.3
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.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA type of spherical powder that functions on a ball-bearing effect in which the tiny microspheres roll around on the skin and create lubricity. Polymethylsilsesquioxane offers extra slip to skincare products and makes the skin feel soft and smooth.
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TrimethylsiloxysilicateAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient silicone resin that smoothes and softens the appearance of the skin. It also protects a product from rinsing away too easily with water, sweat, or friction.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerA self-emulsifying surfactant, which means that it can help facilitate the formation of water-in-silicone emulsions. This results in lightweight formulas with a soft finish. It can also act as a film-former and thickener.
Silica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower OilDescription is coming soon
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Epilobium Fleischeri ExtractDescription is coming soon
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractAn extract derived from the roots of the garden peony. It has been suggested that this ingredient has anti-pigment activity.
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel ExtractDescription is coming soon
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractA leaf extract from the mint family that contains antioxidant flavonoids and terpenes.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethicone CrosspolymerA group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA binding and coating ingredient that allows pigments like iron oxides and mica to disperse better in oily environments. This leads to more vibrant colors.
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.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.