PRODUCT REVIEW
Skyn Iceland Arctic Repair Cream with Gooseberry Extract and Arctic Algae
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Arctic algae, sourced from some of the coldest regions on the planet, fortify skin’s natural lipid barrier helping it retain moisture for more supple, balanced skin.
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
squalene
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Anti-oxidation
emblica officinalis fruit extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
squalene
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
rubus chamaemorus seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
linolenic acid
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
rubus chamaemorus seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Angelica archangelica root water, Avena sativa kernel flour, Chondrus crispus extract, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Laminaria saccharina extract, Squalene, Pentylene glycol, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Sodium pca, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Glycosphingolipids, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Perfluorodecalin, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Sucrose palmitate, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Emblica
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Safety Assessment of Ginkgo biloba-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Biloba
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health