Published: Feb 12th, 2010
Category: Review

Review: Skyn Iceland Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex $75 for 1.98 oz.

COMMENTS: 81318 Comments2010-02-12+10%3A00%3A17FB+%40+FabulouslyBroke.com

$75 USD at Sephora

The hype I don’t believe: “OXYGEN INFUSION”

You have to stabilize oxygen in products, and in doing so, might destroy its properties
Oxygen has free radicals in it & getting more oxygen is not a good thing

Either way, I don’t care.

This was the only natural night cream that worked from all the samples I snagged.

I also tried Korres Honey & Thyme, but that stuff just sat on my face like a heavy masque.

I had to wash the Korres Honey & Thyme off my face and apply the Skyn cream instead.

I think the marketing is cute too. Check it out:

Pros:

The “slip” is nice — meaning it feels good when you rub it on
It absorbs really nicely into your skin
Just a little bit goes a long way — a small dab covers my whole face
Cured my dry, bumpy, eczema-like spots at the top of my forehead
Doesn’t feel super greasy or like a masque has been applied
It’s pretty natural for the most part, and the only one I like out of all the naturals
Doesn’t fight or curdle with any serums you put on underneath or over the lotion

Cons:

It’s EXPENSIVE
Some say it burns or stings — I only felt a warm tingle, and then it was gone
Has a heavy, cologne-like fragrance that might bother some people — I don’t mind
It’s EXPENSIVE
It might need a little more application in certain areas because my skin has felt tight
The packaging is annoying — I hate dipping my finger into tubs for ANYTHING
It’s EXPENSIVE

So that’s it.

Even with all of the cons, I love it.

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81318 Responses2010-02-12+10%3A00%3A17FB+%40+FabulouslyBroke.com to “Review: Skyn Iceland Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex $75 for 1.98 oz.”

jolie
on Feb 12th, 2010
@ 1:11 PM:

I love the wit on the packaging. Very clever.
Alissa
on Feb 12th, 2010
@ 1:58 PM:

Thanks for the review. I have eczema patches right above my eyes…and I've tried EVERYTHING to get rid of them and it's horrible. I may have to try this…
Investing Newbie
on Feb 12th, 2010
@ 4:37 PM:

So, I have one question. Is it expensive? LOL. I have dry skin, but not eczema/extremely dry, so I use Nivea Moisturizing Lotion. The 'slip' is pretty gunky, but I like it because I know I am getting the cream into all the dry spots. I tried using lighter lotions like Cetaphil and Neutrogena and my skin ended up drying out hours later. My face is pretty much a moisturizer monster.

In the winter time, I also apply an extra layer of Vaseline to keep in the lotion AND to serve as a barrier against the harsh wind.
Jasmine
on Feb 12th, 2010
@ 9:16 PM:

Hmm maybe when I finish my Ren stuff I'll invest in this. I was at Sephora and choose a 7 piece Ren set only because it was cheaper. The Frankincese night cream saved me from weird dry patches taking over my face. I paid 50 dollars for Sheiseido Benefiance eye cream once, and that's the most I've ever shelled out for facial care!
krystalatwork
on Feb 26th, 2010
@ 5:36 AM:

Checked out the Skyn line at Sephora after I read your review. I have very dry, sensitive, irritated skin so it's really hard for me to find products that work. I spent over an hour looking at all the natural creams they had to offer.

After debating between a few brands, ended up picking Skyn Pure Cloud Cream, the eye cream and face wash. It feels like heaven on my skin. At first I was really concerned about the price point, but after trying many different (cheaper – Philosophy, Biotherm, Vichy, Avene, Lancome, Elizabeth Arden, and tons of drug store brands) creams over the years and finally giving in and buying something at a higher price point, I can definitely feel the difference. Worth the extra money for sure.
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 26th, 2010
@ 8:24 AM:

I spent about the same amount of time staring at the creams too!!!

Skyn Pure Cloud was recommended, but for some reason the Oxygen one appeals to me more. The slight tingling (not burning, I’m not that sensitive) has helped my skin feel brighter and more exfoliated.. it has never looked better.

Paired with my Genuine Health pills, my skin is incredible now!

I find Philosophy to be too cheap to be effective for my skin. The smells are great, the whole idea is fabulous, but the cream doesn’t pack enough oomph.
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@ 6:54 PM:

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