"Skyn Iceland - Pure Cloud Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed rice protein, aloe barbadensis leaf juice and butylene 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). Glycosphingolipids, canola oil, cetyl alcohol, cetyl ricinoleate and prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 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.

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
This moistruizer also contains peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 1.80% - 2.20%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 from 11.00$ up to 58.00$ in the United States, for 49.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 72.50CA$ up to 85.80CA$ in Canada.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Pure Cloud Cream

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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: glycosphingolipids, canola oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

simmondsia chinensis butter 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Simultaneously, Aloe Vera, Oat Extract and Bisabolol soothe the skin, cooling any redness and calming any irritation to reveal a more clarified tone and texture.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (rubus chamaemorus seed oil). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

rubus chamaemorus seed oil 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating

hydrolyzed rice protein 1% - 1.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 1.6% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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thymus vulgaris extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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rubus chamaemorus seed oil 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

zea mays starch 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.4% - 7.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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

hydrogenated didecene 4.2% - 5.1%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrogenated didecene, Angelica archangelica root water, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Canola oil, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Bisabolol, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Avena sativa protein extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Glycosphingolipids, Peg-75 shea butter glycerides, Lecithin, Zea mays starch, Perfluorodecalin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lauryl glucoside, Citrus grandis peel oil, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sd alcohol 40-b, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Sodium hydroxide, Silica, Cetyl alcohol, Oleth-10 phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl ricinoleate, Stearic acid, Sorbitan stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl stearate, Trideceth-6, Laureth-3, Xanthan gum

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Key ingredients	acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinyl palmitate +10 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester bisabolol +2 more Other: glycolic acid arginine +5 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +8 more Other: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +18 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +11 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 ferulic acid +8 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +16 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more Other: palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin +1 more Other: madecassic acid asiaticoside +6 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin +1 more Other: betaine hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: adenosine dipeptide-1 +3 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycerin +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 tripeptide-10 citrulline +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +16 more	salvia miltiorrhiza root extract Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower cera Has skin benefit? +26 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	plankton extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? isocetyl stearate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +84 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? isoamyl laurate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? isostearyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +54 more

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Evens skin tone

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