Review: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

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It is not often that I review a product from Skyn Iceland, so when I came across their Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels I was more than happy to give them a try. The company and their values have always resonated with me so I wish I had gotten around to this sooner.

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Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Review

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Review

INFO SHEET

Brand:  Skyn Iceland
Product: Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
Scent: None
Price:  $33.00 for 8 Pairs (16 Pieces)
Where to Buy:  Amazon, Skyn Iceland, ULTA

I like Skyn Iceland as a company because they are known for quality products that are also vegan and cruelty-free. I received a sample of the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels as part of a 20 piece gift with purchase for a recent ULTA order. Skyn Iceland claims that these eye gels brightens, soothes, and depuffs the undereye area; all while providing a cooling sensation. Let's give them a try!

The Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Eye Gels have a gel side and a fabric side.

The Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels are slightly different from other eye masks that I have tried. They weren't soaked with serum and actually had a fabric-feeling exterior. The instructions are simple: Peel away the backing and place the shiny side down against to under-eye area; leave on for ten minutes then remove.

INGREDIENTS

Since the serum within the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels didn't feel watery, I wondered what ingredients lied within. Let's take a look.

Water/Aqua/ Eau, Polyacrylic Acid, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Angelica Archangelica Root Water*, Sodium Hydroxide, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Agar, Caprylyl Glycol, Perfluorodecalin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ubiquinone,Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Arctic Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris (Arctic Cranberry) Seed Oil, Aluminum Glycinate, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

Notable Ingredients:

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil - This antioxidant is rich with fatty acids and is said to have be beneficial for those with dry skin.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract - A powerful antioxidant that helps the skin retain moisture while also promoting collagen production; so it is often used in anti-aging formulations.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 - aka Argireline. A synthetic peptide that helps temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Perfluorodecalin - This fascinating fluorocarbon helps dissolve oxygen so that it may be delivered to the skin on a cellular level.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - A non-comedogenic plant oil with skin-soothing properties.
Ubiquinone - aka Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Studies show that this ingredient improves skin smoothness and reduces wrinkles when consumed. Topically, the coenzyme can have antioxidant properties by protecting the skin from free radicals.
Buddleja Davidii Extract - A plant-based antioxidant with skin soothing properties.
Rubus Chamaemorus (Arctic Cloudberry) Seed Oil - aka Cloudberry Seed Oil. A skin-conditioning agent that is high in Vitamin C
Oxycoccus Palustris (Arctic Cranberry) Seed Oil - A powerful antioxidant that helps mitigate UV damage to the skin, in addition to containing fatty acids which nourishes the skin.
Ceramide NP - This ingredient reinforces skin's natural lipid barrier thus helping ward off irritants and preventing dryness.
Sucrose Palmitate - A sugar ester with hydrating properties.

The Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels contain a lot of very fascinating ingredients that are highly beneficial for the skin. I haven't come across Cloudberry or Cranberry Seed Oils in my reviews so I'm interested as to how my skin will react to it.

COSDNA ALERTS

COSDNA only flagged two out of the 26 ingredients. Surprisingly it wasn't the usual culprits such as Butylene Glycol, but something a little different...

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil - 2 out of 5 (Acne),
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - 2 out of 5 (Acne), Up to 2 out of 5 (Irritant)

My acne-prone skin typically does not like oils, and Olive Fruit Oil is pretty high up on the list. Fingers crossed that there are no adverse affects!

BEFORE AND AFTER

The results were noticeable after only 10 minutes of wear.

I wore the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels for about 10 minutes per the instructions. They were noticeably cool and soothing as soon as I put them on. One thing that I particularly liked about these gels is that they really stayed put. As much as I enjoy the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches, they do tend to slide down a little bit. Not these however. I could even look down and focus on writing in my notebook without them even budging.

After I removed the eye gels, my under eye didn't really feel moisturized; but they did make my skin extremely soft. In the above photo, you can see some improvement with the orange peel texture and added smoothness to my fine lines. My under eyes are also not very puffy, but it did subdue whatever little puff I did have. However, the most surprising thing for me about these eye gels was the fact that this softness was noticeable for days. I mean DAYS. I have never encountered the same effect with other eye gels.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I was really happy with my experience using Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. While they are significantly more expensive than the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches, I do believe they are worth it. Plus Skyn Iceland often has sales (and 15% off your first order) so I don't think I will ever need to pay full price.

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
Amazon	$33.00	Free Shipping
Skyn Iceland	$33.00	Free Shipping Orders $50+ and Free Samples
ULTA	$33.00	Free Shipping Orders $35+

Next time I see the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels on sale, I will definitely pick up a few pairs. I believe that with continued use the results will be even more compelling.

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Misakino

This blog was started to help other fellow NC37s on their quest to finding the perfect BB cushion. Being a big fan of K-Beauty, it is very difficult to find cushions darker than shade 23. It can be quite the gamble ordering makeup from overseas without an inkling of what that may look like, or even if it is beneficial for certain skin types. I am willing to buy these products, swatch, and test them in order to help others make an informed decision.