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Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash

Average member rating of 7.4
Average member rating
Rated a 5.5
We want to love this soothing, moisturizing oat and amino acid-based cleanser. It looks like serum, has a mild soapy scent and removes all but stubborn eye makeup. But we're not sold on the merits of "Icelandic glacial waters," and it's hard to see how the laundry list of ingredients (including two questionable dyes) can soothe irritated skin or treat breakouts from stress-increased hormones and oil. What really got us? The price -- 30 smackers for under 6 ounces.
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    • Member rated it 9.0

      Great Product

      by AllGrowedUp (7 reviews)
      I love Skyn Iceland (do they spell "skin" with a "y" in Icelandic?? just wondering...): they really seem to think outside the box, skincare-wise. Their Face Wash is no exception. It manages to cleanse in a thorough way without stripping---a seemingly simple feat that most facial cleansers claim to do... March 22, 2008, 12:42 am I love Skyn Iceland (do they spell "skin" with a "y" in Icelandic?? just wondering...): they really seem to think outside the box, skincare-wise. Their Face Wash is no exception. It manages to cleanse in a thorough way without stripping---a seemingly simple feat that most facial cleansers claim to do but few actually accomplish---and does so in a way that I'm ready to do the treatment/moisturizer/makeup thing and skip the toning step. I'd give them a 10 if it weren't for the annoying pump, which would invariably splutter and die about halfway through the bottle---but I think they've solved that problem with the new packaging... ...and I've found that it's actually an amazing bargain, bang-for-buck, even compared to drugstore brands, as you use soooo little of the product that one bottle can last up to a year! You go, Skyn Iceland. Maybe Bjork will even write a song about you!! March 22, 2008, 12:42 am

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      My perfect face cleanser

      by librariandiva (4 reviews)
      My skin leans on the oily side, but products I have bought for oily skin are too harsh and some for combo skin don't clean well enough. This is the best cleanser I've ever used for my face, its gentle, low foaming and rinses off clean, but not "squeaky". I have seen a real overall improvement in my skin and will p... December 28, 2007, 9:23 am My skin leans on the oily side, but products I have bought for oily skin are too harsh and some for combo skin don't clean well enough. This is the best cleanser I've ever used for my face, its gentle, low foaming and rinses off clean, but not "squeaky". I have seen a real overall improvement in my skin and will probably use this for life. I've tried others but always go back to this. You only need to use a little bit(about the size of your thumbnail) for your whole face. The regular size will last you for six months! December 28, 2007, 9:23 am

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    • Member rated it 2.0

      Nothing much here.

      by nexusangel (32 reviews)
      I was bought over by the advertising of healing your stressed skin and all that, I actually had the trial pack shipped all the way to Singapore (not cheap shipping cost mind you.) Dried out my skin, and I felt my skin got worst after using this and the other items in the trial pack. May 6, 2008, 8:37 am

      1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    • Member rated it 2.0

      Not loving this!

      by want2begreenmom (27 reviews)
      I got a sample of this product at Sephora and I'm glad I didn't spend the money for it. It didn't leave my face feeling clean, and despite the fact that I was told it was good for sensitive skin, it wasn't. Made my skin itch and burn. April 22, 2008, 6:44 am

      1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    • Member rated it 9.0

      Is Pretty Good For Cleansing Sensitive Skin!

      by Reservechic (258 reviews)
      I have sensitive, oily skin. And, this product didn't irritate or cause me to breakout. As, instead it actually helped to balance out my skin's sebum production and leave my face feeling extra smooth all-in-one! March 11, 2008, 12:19 am

      1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    • Member rated it 8.0

      Great stuff

      by maiamimi (4 reviews)
      This is a fabulous gentle cleanser. I was having real skin problems for the first time in my life a few months ago. My skin was breaking out, red and flaky. I switched to this cleanser and it improved dramatically. It is really gentle and yet feels like it is actually getting deep down in your pores. I highly recommend it f... November 29, 2007, 12:21 pm This is a fabulous gentle cleanser. I was having real skin problems for the first time in my life a few months ago. My skin was breaking out, red and flaky. I switched to this cleanser and it improved dramatically. It is really gentle and yet feels like it is actually getting deep down in your pores. I highly recommend it for stressed skin. November 29, 2007, 12:21 pm

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    • Member rated it 7.0

      Good results

      by 1955Nurse (187 reviews)
      I liked this cleanser, it really cleaned my somewhat oily T-zone, but didn't dry out the other areas of my face. Not as natual a product as they would have you believe, tho---- October 13, 2008, 3:52 pm

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      Wonderful Cleanser!

      by mmeissler (19 reviews)
      This is one of my favorite cleansers! I use this in the morning and it cleans my skin w/o overdrying. I love how just a little bit foams up so much! My skin is left smooth and radiant. This cleanser also contains willow bark to help keep my skin clear. It really is an amazing facial cleanser! October 6, 2008, 8:38 pm

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      Sensitive Skin Must

      by sjacobs405 (9 reviews)
      I have sensitive combination skin and this stuff cleans gently but effectively. The new pump style dispenser (not shown in the above picture) is really convenient to use and one pump gives you the perfect amount. $30 really isn't too bad when you consider the pump bottle will last you at least 2 months even using it twice a... June 10, 2008, 1:03 pm I have sensitive combination skin and this stuff cleans gently but effectively. The new pump style dispenser (not shown in the above picture) is really convenient to use and one pump gives you the perfect amount. $30 really isn't too bad when you consider the pump bottle will last you at least 2 months even using it twice a day. June 10, 2008, 1:03 pm

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          • Attributes

          • Type: Cream
          • Foaming: Yes
          • Manufacturer's Product Description

          • Glacial Face Wash refreshes and soothes chronically stressed skin with the purest Icelandic glacial waters and beneficial minerals. This creamy, foaming cleanser is exceedingly mild, so it detoxifies and purifies without stripping skin of its natural moisture. Skin's harmony, balance and glow are restored.
          • Directions

          • Add water to a small amount and work into a lather between hands. Massage onto moistened skin and rinse. Follow with the Antidote Quenching Daily Lotion in the a.m. and Oxygen Infusion Night Cream in the p.m.

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