Skyn Iceland • The ANTIDOTE • Moisturizers

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lucky85 on 10/7/2012 8:54:00 PM more reviews by lucky85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I bought a small travel size to try at first. I was initially skeptical. I have combination skin with lite adult acne (due to hormones). I was pleasantly surprised. It has a cool tingling feeling once applied. Not greasy and quickly absorbed into my skin. I think that in the dead of winter I may need a slightly heavier moisturizer but I would definitely use this during the spring /summer. Great cream.

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*TOP REVIEWER* vesuvana on 6/16/2012 1:40:00 PM more reviews by vesuvana

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I got this as part of an intro kit. The only thing "quenching" about this daily lotion is that it's full of peppermint so it tingles and smells strongly of mint. It's not terribly moisturizing but it's ok for summer. Not worth the cost for me.

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Afurg84 on 8/5/2011 1:40:00 AM more reviews by Afurg84

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

With the mixed reviews on this product I was hesitant to try it, but I found it half off so why not? Glad I did, I have problems finding a moisturizer that doesn't make my face look like I work over a deep fryer an hour after I apply makeup, my skin is quite oily. This has almost a gel like consistency and is very light. I really like the cooling sensation, perfect for summer. I use one or two pumps and it spreads nicely. I'm unsure how someone with sensitive skin would react to this, would definitely be something to try before purchasing as it is just under $50. I can see how some would find it would feel like it's burning.
Along with the refreshing pepperminty smell, it leaves my skin very soft and I'm not shiny for hours!
It's pricy, so I will look for it in kit next time if I can't find a sale. Also, comes in a glass pump container which gives it a high end feel but I'm a little scared I might drop it.

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Dollface303 on 4/12/2011 7:57:00 PM more reviews by Dollface303

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This is an awesome moisturizer at a great price! I love the way it cools my skin as it dries, not to mention the fact that it leaves my face feelin baby soft. Another awesome fact about this little miracle in a bottle is that it is now available with or without SPF!! Must have in my skin kit.

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jooliecoolie on 3/10/2011 1:53:00 PM more reviews by jooliecoolie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my go-to moisturizer in the morning. It manages to moisturize my combination skin without being oily. I also love the cooling sensation after it is applied.

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shelly59 on 3/8/2011 8:03:00 AM more reviews by shelly59

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Beyond giving my skin a tingly feeling, which is nice first thing in the morning, this is a big "MEH" for me. Plus, I have to wonder who thought it was a good idea to put menthol in a skin care product aimed at people with sensitive skin? Seems counter-intuitive, although I will state for the record that I have not had a problem with it and my skin as very sensitive. GO figure. Not worth the hype or the price.

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mellowlove on 2/26/2011 12:22:00 PM more reviews by mellowlove

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I'm not sure what this moisturizer is suppose to do because it is not moisturizing at all. The texture is light, gel-like and absorbs quickly on skin. When you put it on, your skin tingles for a while because there is menthol in it. So maybe this may work in hot, humid weather for the cooling effect or soothing sensation after a sunburn, but it doesn't do anything for me.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Larrea Divaricata Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Water, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Myristyl Lactate, Myristyl Alcohol, Trideceth-6, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Parfum (Fragrance), Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Perfluorodecalin, BHT, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lilial, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Copper Sulfate, Glycosphingolipids, Oleic Acid, Linalool, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Gold, Silver, Lyral, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Tocotrienols, Carotenoids.

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Miissoni on 9/5/2010 8:23:00 PM more reviews by Miissoni

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my number one moisturizer for the summertime. The texture is FABULOUS, it's a cross between a lotion and a gel. While my skin is dry in the winter, it's basically normal-combo in the summer, so I don't need to use a heavy greasy cream- so this one is just right. It absorbs immediately, which is also extremely important to me. The added bonus to this moisturizer is the minty tingle it leaves behind! It lasts for a good half hour after applying it, so I find it really refreshing. I especially like the way it feels after showering -- keeps me from feeling overheated. And it's great in the morning before going out into the muggy weather. Love how fresh this makes my face feel! It's also a great base before applying makeup, it leaves me face really smooth.

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vikushka on 7/29/2010 1:11:00 AM more reviews by vikushka

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

This didn't hydrate - the only thing this light moisturizer did is irritate my skin and smell like mouthwash. If you have sensitive skin, I wouldn't suggest trying this.

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spicytuna818 on 3/10/2010 8:56:00 PM more reviews by spicytuna818

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love the peppermint smell and tingle when I put this moisturizer on. It's very lightweight, which is perfect for me because I usually follow it with a tinted moisturizer.
If you have dry skin that you're trying to nourish, this isn't heavy enough.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ltgee on 12/1/2009 1:02:00 AM more reviews by ltgee

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

i am generally oily in my t zone. this moisturizer was very light and refreshing. when i patted it on, it was like putting ICE on my face! wakes you up!!! but it doesnt moisturize enough. seconds later it felt like i had not even put ANy on and had to reapply. Sticking to my Obagi, which although makes me shiny, doesnt break me out and balances my face. will not purchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Nocturnefata on 11/23/2009 2:49:00 PM more reviews by Nocturnefata

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This seems to work ok for my skin. I have the spf version. This seems to mildly calm redness and keeps the skin moist. It can leave me a bit oily or leave a white cast. I found the best use for this is mixing it with my sally hansen Carmindy foundation and using it as a tinted moisturizer! I will probably look for something with more spf soon because I am on renova now for mild rosacea.

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*TOP REVIEWER* karinc713 on 11/23/2009 8:29:00 AM more reviews by karinc713

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

this is just horrible for my dry and sensitive skin. I told the sales rep my skin type and was given a sample of this lotion to try. the mint was just too much. my face was tingling hours later and it just didn't hydrate enough. this should be for oily skin girls who are able to tolerate peppermint oil among the first ingredients. this would be refreshing in the summer time for those who are oily and want a very lightweight cooling lotion. but not suitable for me.

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esenczy on 7/17/2009 6:10:00 PM more reviews by esenczy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

For an expensive product it comes in a bottle you would expect from a drug store product. My skin is far from sensitive but the menthol in this product continued to burn horribly even after I washed it off. I took it back right away and got the amazing cloud cream instead. Unless you can stand the feeling of mouth wash on your face you shouldn't even try this product.

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MMDiva on 5/27/2009 11:55:00 PM more reviews by MMDiva

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I got a sample of Skyn Iceland's cloud cream from Sephora and it was wonderful - lessened the redness on my face, and when I woke up the next AM, my face wasn't oily/greasy like it usually feels when I use philosophy's Hope in a Jar. I decided to try the combo package of cleanser/moisturizer/eye cream and it came with The Antidote moisturizer. Wow. Not good for my sensitive skin- the tingling is too much. It has left a burning sensation on my skin for the last 20 minutes, since applying it, and is just now finally fading. It will be returned tomorrow in exchange for cloud cream.

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trixiefaux on 5/25/2009 6:30:00 PM more reviews by trixiefaux

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This feels nice going on -- minty cool, but it is not hydrating and does nothing for my normal/combo dehydrated skin. Need more moisture from a moisturizer!

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baharh on 5/19/2009 4:46:00 PM more reviews by baharh

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This stuff is for lack of a better word crap, at least on my skin. I actually used this along with the cleanser and toner from the same line last summer. In the beginning i liked it because summers here are hot and humid and it had a very refreshing and cooling effect on the skin, but that soon changed. My skin looked redy and angry. What I remember was that it was not that great at moisterizing even in the summertime and after using it for a while it began to sting, especially if I had been out in the sun or swimming. I definitley would not recommend for sensitive skin.

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LadyRay713 on 5/3/2009 4:14:00 PM more reviews by LadyRay713

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

awesome product i love the little minty feel since its so light weight. perfect for spring/summer. not so much winter/fall not the best for dry skin.

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gagajm on 4/4/2009 12:25:00 AM more reviews by gagajm

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

this is a great light moisturizer. worst wonders for my oily skin. since its so light its perfect in warmer weather. leaves a nice minty feel.

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sharibenson on 3/30/2009 3:15:00 PM more reviews by sharibenson

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Other    

This lotion smells amazing and feels so good when I put it on, however its just not enough moisture for my combo skin. My skin will get oily by the end of the day and I could probably go without lotion if I wanted. However I feel as though this product actually dried out my skin. I wish they would add some more moisture to it, because the consistency, packaging, smell and feel of this lotion are great!

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