Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Brightening Face Mask x 1
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil + 8 moreWorks
“Hydro Cool Brightening Face Mask x 1”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractMay help
“Liquorice tackles areas of discolouration to promote a more unified appearance, while Vitamin C fights signs of ageing with its beneficial brightening properties.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract.
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“The energising formula softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as it encourages a supple, silky-smooth finish.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Polyacrylic acid~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.8–4.6%
- 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~3–3.7%
- 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 oilSodium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAngelica archangelica root water~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTourmaline~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidAluminum glycinate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- 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 oilPerfluorodecalin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Agar~0.3–0.6%
- 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 AgarDiacetyl boldine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCalluna vulgaris flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycosphingolipids~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gum1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Sucrose palmitate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Lac~0.1–0.2%
- 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~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyacrylic acid, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Angelica archangelica root water, Sodium hyaluronate, Tourmaline, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Aluminum glycinate, Centella asiatica extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Perfluorodecalin, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Agar, Diacetyl boldine, Caprylyl glycol, Calluna vulgaris flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycosphingolipids, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Polysorbate 60, Sucrose palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Lac, Water
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| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $49.00 | $60.62 | $26.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Oligopeptide-68 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Skyn Iceland - Hydro Cool Brightening Face Mask x 1" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 1.70% and glycerin 3.80% - 4.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Skyn Iceland" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 16.00$ in the United States and from 12.00£ up to 30.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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