Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Sourced from Iceland's pure and potent environment, it contains pollution-free Icelandic Glacial Water with 6 essential minerals to hydrate and detoxify skin, Arctic Cloudberry and Cranberry Seed Oils "super fruits of the Arctic" rich in Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins and potent antioxidants as well as Pure Molecular Oxygen which delivers energy into skin's deepest layers to bring back a youthful glow.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycosphingolipids, olea europaea fruit oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, ceramide np, palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - ginkgo biloba leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Polyacrylic acid~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAngelica archangelica root water~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~1.9–2.3%
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hydrolyzed extensin~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agar~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarCaprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPerfluorodecalin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUbiquinone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneThymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractBuddleja davidii extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilOxycoccus palustris seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum glycinate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Ceramide np~0.25–0.45%
- 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 np1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Sucrose palmitate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Lac~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacWater~0.2–0.35%
Glycerin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDunaliella salina extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPalmitoyl hexapeptide-52~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52Buddleja davidii extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Oxycoccus palustris seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilPalmitoyl heptapeptide-18~0.2–0.35%
Angelica archangelica root water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl citrull amido arginine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPhenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.3%
Panthenol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCarbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPerfluorodecalin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSucrose palmitate~0.15–0.3%
Glycosphingolipids~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsGlycolic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidLactic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPolyvinyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyacrylic acid, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Angelica archangelica root water, Sodium hydroxide, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed extensin, Agar, Caprylyl glycol, Perfluorodecalin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Ubiquinone, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Aluminum glycinate, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide np, 1,2-hexanediol, Sucrose palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Lac, Water, Glycerin, Dunaliella salina extract, Centella asiatica extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, Buddleja davidii extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, Angelica archangelica root water, Acetyl citrull amido arginine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium gluconate, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Perfluorodecalin, Xanthan gum, Sucrose palmitate, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Polyvinyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Skyn Iceland - Hello Bright Eyes" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, glycosphingolipids, olea europaea fruit oil, caprylyl glycol and hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl heptapeptide-18 0.20% - 0.35%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.20% - 0.35%, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 0.20% - 0.35%, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.20% - 0.35% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.40% - 1.70%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Skyn Iceland" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Bilobamdedge.com
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