Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream by Skyn Iceland, Moisturizer Review

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4

Pricey and Mediocre Cream

Recently I gently exfoliated and thought there would be no end to the amount of dry skin which came off my winter-whipped face and neck. I turned to a deluxe sample of Skyn Iceland's "Pure Cloud Cream." The name itself was comforting and soothing; despite all of my efforts to care for my complexion in this weather, being in continual snow and ice storms eventually takes its toll. I read that it ...read morewas for "severely stressed skin" (yes!) and is an intensive hydrating treatment with a mix of vitamins, almond oil, and sodium hyaluronate. It has a fresh, slightly citrusy scent and a nice texture. My first problem was that it didn't seem to absorb into my skin completely. Further researched told me that it is chock-full of emollients, from glycerin to canola oil, jojoba butter, shea butter glycerides, and so much more. But if these powerful ingredients don't penetrate completely, what's the use? My skin was slightly softened, but I've had better and more visible results with clearance creams at the drugstore (this has a hefty price tag of $65.00). I'm quite disappointed with this. It is mildly moisturizing, but the claims far outweigh the benefits accrued from this product. I won't be purchasing the full size.

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1

Suffocating

Thick and sticky. Does not fully absorb so as I'm spreading the cream to help it absorb the cream beads up on itself and flakes off! There's nothing "cloud-like" about it. This cream should be discontinued. One of the worst products I've ever used.

SubCulture | 332 reviews

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10

The name alone

Is worth the investment. I loved the texture etc. But my cousin with sensitive skin eats the stuff. It is full of great things and not so it doesn't hurt her truly sensitive skin.

jp0108 | 8 reviews

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1

this is not for dry skin try normal

I had just moved to the desert and my skin was about to like fall off I swear it was pealing like crazy. This looks very promising but simply does not deliver try Cosmedicine Hydra Healer for super dry skin instead it does not disappoint.

SKINCAREaddict | 35 reviews

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5

Smells great, feels great, but . . .

I tried this cream as a sample, and absolutely loved: 1) the clean, fresh citrusy scent, 2) the soft, light consistency, and 3) the way it immediately absorbed into my skin. It felt absolutely wonderful going on. However, I didn't notice any difference in the condition of my skin, and it definitely wasn't moisturizing enough for me. If the price wasn't so high, I would consider it as a moisturizer in hot, humid weather when I don't need a heavier one.

Medic586 | 69 reviews

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3

much hype and yet little result

i am not sure what exactly makes this cream special other than the texture. yes, it does feel like cloud, but it doesn't exactly do wonders to my face. it's been covered in many beauty magazines and they're doing a great marketing push behind the product, but the truth it, there's nothing special about it. it doesn't make my skin look any different. to be honest, this is just your average lotion p...read moreackaged well with an interesting consistency. with this amount of money, you can find a better product that will do more for your skin.

Camncal | 19 reviews

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4

I know I'm sensitive, but...

I loved the thick, whipped texture of this cream, but it actually seemed to irritate my sensitive skin. After application, my skin felt a bit warm and itchy. After about fifteen minutes this sensation would go away, but still, that's a deal-breaker for me. The reason I tried this product was to soothe my easily bothered skin, and this definitely did not do the trick. (Side note--I ended up buyin...read moreg Decleor Harmonie gentle soothing cream instead, which I love. I would recommend it to anyone with dry, sensitive skin!)

pippilotta77 | 30 reviews

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3

Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream Review

I have to give this a thumbs down sadly. For one thing the price of $75 for 1.7oz scares me slightly. I really shouldn't say that as my regular moisturizer costs $85.45 for 1.5oz but at least it works amazingly well! Maybe I didn't get the benefit of it since it's recommend for super sensitive skin types where as I'm more of a dry type during the winter. It promises to restore skin from intense...read more weather conditions but I really wasn't seeing much of a difference. I faced the elements for the time I was sampling it (rain, sleet, snow) and my skin came out without much change. The formula is very thick which got me super excited as I thought it would be excellent nourishment for my dry, patchy skin. After using this for almost two weeks my skin is actually missing my old moisturizer! It didn't create any problems for me, it didn't cause dry skin, or oily skin or any other such problems however it just didn't feel like it was doing anything for my skin where as with my regular moisturizer I can feel and see it working. My face looks fresher, less dull, and moist when I use my regular brand. At the very least for $75 bucks I was hoping I'd see some change in my face! From dull to glow? Nope. Nothing.

themuse | 10 reviews

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7

Rich and Soothing

This cream is similar in texture to La Mer. Its claims to heal stressed and damaged skin are similar too. I focused the sample I had on the skin under my cheek bones and down under and along my jaw bone. In the winter, this area is particularly dry. The Cloud Cream did a very decent job of smoothing and moisturizing. I think it would be too thick for summer time; but fine for winter. Caution: there's a big price tag.

thejetsetgirls | 29 reviews

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5

My skin must not be stressed enough for this cream...

Color me unimpressed, for the most part. This product is meant to give "hyper-protection and healing relief for super-sensitive skin. Formulated to rescue skin from external aggressors like harsh weather and provide comfort after dermatological procedures and surgeries, it pampers and calms seriously stressed skin." Really, maybe my skin is just too pampered? Maybe I just needed to go o...read moreut and get some windburn or something? I don't know, but I used this product twice a day for several days and didn't really notice... anything. Pure Cloud Cream smells great, and the texture really is soft as a cloud, but when I put this on I couldn't tell I had it on- good, yes, as my skin wasn't smothered, but I didn't feel soothed or anything dramatic. I consider this a decent moisturizer with a lofty price - but I will tell ya it's great on my chapped lips, so maybe if your skin really is stressed it's a miracle product? I'd ask for a sample for your weather-bitten or post-procedure skin, just to see if it's going to help before sinking almost $80 into it. If it helps, right a review and let us know! :)

Jen_FiftyCentHead | 10 reviews

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