Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Review

Does Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels work?

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
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6
4
3
2.5
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Water
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Polyacrylic Acid
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Angelica Archangelica Root Water
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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Hydrolyzed Extensin
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Agar
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Perfluorodecalin
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Xanthan Gum
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Ubiquinone
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Buddleja Davidii Extract
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Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
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Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
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Aluminum Glycinate
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Polysorbate 60
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Ceramide NP
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Sucrose Palmitate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Polyacrylic Acid
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Polyacrylic Acid
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Angelica Archangelica Root Water
Est. %3
Function
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Angelica Archangelica Root Water
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Est. %2
Function
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Ginkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant, astringent and soothing extract derived from Ginkgo biloba tree leaves, a rare Chinese tree that is endangered in the wild, but grown nowadays as a decorative tree in parks. When taken orally, the extract can improve memory and brain function.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A small synthetic peptide that is thought to act similarly to Botox by calming contractions of the facial muscles and reducing expression wrinkles. The effect is only temporary and it does not improve the skin structure in any way.

Hydrolyzed Extensin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Agar
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AgarA multifunctional jelly derived from red algae that can thicken water-based products.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Perfluorodecalin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PerfluorodecalinA liquid fluorocarbon used to dissolve gasses (oxygen in particular).
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Ubiquinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
UbiquinoneAlso known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf ExtractAn antiseptic and fragrant thyme extract that consists mainly of thyme essential oil, flavonoids, terpenes, and organic acids. Thymol gives it a spicy, herbal scent.
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Buddleja Davidii ExtractAn extract of summer lilac with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds such as iridoids, various terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. More research is needed in order to evaluate its functions.
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
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Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Aluminum Glycinate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Aluminum Glycinate
Polysorbate 60
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
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1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Sucrose Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose PalmitateSucrose palmitate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.