"Skyn Iceland - Icelandic Relief Eye Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, isomalt 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 3, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and decyl oleate 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.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 0.30% - 0.55%). 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.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

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The product retails for 49.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Stress can wreak havoc on the eye area, accelerating the signs of aging and depriving skin of vital moisture and nutrients.

Source: Sephora CA

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, isomalt.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

ceramide 3 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Stress can wreak havoc on the eye area, accelerating the signs of aging and depriving skin of vital moisture and nutrients.

Source: Sephora CA

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Key Actives

ceramide 3 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

lilium candidum flower extract 0.7% - 1%

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Used as a fragrance

rubus chamaemorus seed oil 0.45% - 0.7%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

decyl oleate 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glyceryl stearate se 3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Ingredient list view

Water, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate se, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Decyl oleate, Dimethicone, Unknown, Sprout extract, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Angelica archangelica root water, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Perfluorodecalin, Gossypium herbaceum, Cotton, Hydrolyzed rice bran protein, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Laminaria digitata powder, Ceramide 3, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Isomalt, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Silica, Sucrose palmitate, Xanthan gum, Lac, Water

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Key ingredients	ceramide 3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +1 more Other: ceramide 1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more	Common: ceramide 3 ceramide 3 +4 more Other: linoleic acid linoleic acid +21 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +1 more Other: dipeptide-2 ceramide 1 +8 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 +14 more	Common: ceramide 3 glycerin +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl oligopeptide +12 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +2 more Other: cyclomethicone oenothera biennis oil +2 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +1 more Other: ceramide 1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more	Common: ceramide 3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +10 more	Common: ceramide 3 glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 ceramide 1 +8 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +2 more Other: ascorbic acid polypeptide retinyl palmitate +9 more	Common: ceramide 3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: squalane
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	citrus aurantifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ricinoleate Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate se Has skin benefit? +14 more

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