Skyn Iceland Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae
Works for
Anti-oxidationAstaxanthin, Ergothioneine + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, ergothioneine) 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 - haematococcus pluvialis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingCamelina sativa seed oil, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“skyn ICELAND's Icelandic Youth Serum powered by Astaxanthin, an antioxidant 6,000 times more powerful than Vitamin C, hydrates, brightens and smoothes stressed skin.”
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, zinc pca.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, glycosphingolipids.
Anti-agingAstaxanthin, Zinc pca + 1 moreMay help
“Boost's skins natural collagen levels to blur the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product contains astaxanthin. 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“skyn ICELAND's Icelandic Youth Serum powered by Astaxanthin, an antioxidant 6,000 times more powerful than Vitamin C, hydrates, brightens and smoothes stressed skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
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~45–55%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAngelica archangelica root water~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl isosorbide~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideAstaxanthin~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinErgothioneine~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineOxycoccus palustris seed oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- 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 oilFullerenes~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractCamelina sativa seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilThymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.4–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinZinc pca~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- 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 oilPanax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractGlycosphingolipids~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 GlycosphingolipidsHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilPerfluorodecalin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oilSodium phytate~0.15–0.3%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Pvp~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpSucrose palmitate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Angelica archangelica root water, Dimethyl isosorbide, Astaxanthin, Ergothioneine, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Fullerenes, Propanediol, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Camelina sativa seed oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Glycerin, Zinc pca, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Glycosphingolipids, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Perfluorodecalin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium phytate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pvp, Sucrose palmitate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Skyn IcelandIcelandic Youth Serum with Red AlgaeYOUR PRODUCT | NakeryCollagen Wrinkle Plumping Serum-in-Cream | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | colibri skincareAntioxidant Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $144.64 | $19.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenoneonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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