Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gel
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gel”
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, butylene glycol.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Niacinamide a powerful amino acid strengthens the skin's outer layers, making it tighter, smoother and less prone to irritation while also diminishing the look of horizontal lines and fading dark spots while plant collagen helps skin retain moisture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore suppleness to the neck area.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Niacinamide a powerful amino acid strengthens the skin's outer layers, making it tighter, smoother and less prone to irritation while also diminishing the look of horizontal lines and fading dark spots while plant collagen helps skin retain moisture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore suppleness to the neck area.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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 flower/leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAgar~2.7–4%
- 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 AgarPolyacrylic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAngelica archangelica root water~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAdenosine~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineRubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- 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~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumButylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBuddleja davidii extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oilThymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractSucrose palmitate~0.15–0.6%
Glycosphingolipids~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractGlycine max seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
Tartaric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extractTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPerfluorodecalin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum glycinate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneLac~0.05–0.2%
- 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~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Agar, Polyacrylic acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Angelica archangelica root water, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Butylene glycol, Buddleja davidii extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Sucrose palmitate, Glycosphingolipids, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Glycine max seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Tartaric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Tocopherol, Perfluorodecalin, Aluminum glycinate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Lac, Water
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| Skyn IcelandHydro Cool Firming Neck GelYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. DifferentVITALIFT-A Eye & Neck | innisfreeFirming energy neck cream | Paula's choiceRESIST Anti-Aging Eye Gel | |
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| Match | — | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Price | $33.04 | $20.24−$12.80 | $22.00−$11.04 | $35.96+$2.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Skyn Iceland - Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gel" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (glycosphingolipids) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.95% - 1.40% in this moisturizer adds an anti-aging benefit. Adenosine is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical adenosine in low concentrations can help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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.
Price
The product retails from 35.00$ up to 36.00$ in the United States, for 35.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 45.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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