Skyn Iceland Nordic Renewal PreProbiotic Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Packed with prebiotics and probiotic ferments to encourage cell renewal, this multitasking moisturizer helps support and protect the good bacteria in your skin’s microbiome, enhances skin tone, boosts radiance and provides visible, lasting hydration.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolLimited evidence
“provides intense hydration for a plumper, smoother, more youthful appearance.”
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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Thymus vulgaris extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methylpropanediol~6.2–7.6%
Vegetable oil~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateBetaine~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDicaprylyl ether~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherAngelica archangelica root water~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.15%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBifida ferment extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateLactococcus ferment extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.65–1%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilRubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- 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 oilBuddleja davidii extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolCitric 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 acidCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Lac~0.15–0.25%
- 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~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Vegetable oil, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Betaine, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dicaprylyl ether, Angelica archangelica root water, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Bifida ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Lac, Water
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| Skyn IcelandNordic Renewal PreProbiotic CreamYOUR PRODUCT | The Jojoba CompanyIntense Overnight Renewal Cream | AXISTXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening Cream 50ml | OrjenaResponse synergy barrier cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $45.45 | $17.52 | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Skyn Iceland - Nordic Renewal PreProbiotic Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Skyn Iceland - Nordic Renewal PreProbiotic Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, betaine, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) and vegetable oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.60% - 0.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Skyn Iceland" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 48.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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