Cooler Than Being Cool
Winter isn’t just coming folks – it’s practically on our doorsteps. The next couple of months are prone to have a two-sided impact on our skin; first, the harsh cold wind can quickly wreak havoc on your skin’s delicate balance, causing breakouts or flaking or any other number of skin maladies. On the flip side, we’re also heading into what for many, is one of the most stressful times of year.
Enter Skyn ICELAND, the first skincare brand designed to counteract the effects stress can have on your skin. Surprised to hear of the correlation between the two? I certainly was. But psychodermatology studies have stated that a chronic level of stress leads to boosted hormones, leading to irritation and inflammation. Meanwhile, stress also draws away elements that are vital to your skin’s health, like water, oxygen, and other nutrients. The result? Excess oil. Breakouts. Dehydration. Premature aging. All of which are just bound to cause you even more stress.
So how does Skyn ICELAND get to the bottom of this trouble? First, they use a proprietary combination of Iceland-derived ingredients, including encapsulated oxygen, glacial mineral water and arctic super fruits loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. All of their products are designed to keep moisture where it belongs – in your skin – while detoxifying.
Skyn ICELAND‘s products are also free from parabens, chemical sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde and paraffin, so you can feel better about what you’re slathering on each night and day. To add to those feel good vibes, their products are allergy-tested, vegan, and cruelty-free. Even their packaging is designed to be recycled!
Available in Canada at Murale, Murale.ca and select Shopper’s Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques, Skyn ICELAND has a pretty extensive range of products geared toward your face. Prices start at $16.50 for their Glacial Cleansing Cloths, which remove even the toughest layers of makeup (including stage makeup or waterproof mascara), and leave skin feeling cool and refreshed for hours afterward, while balancing out your skin’s unique needs.
One of the brand’s marquis products has to be their Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels ($33) and their Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels ($33), which are celebrated by notable celebs like stylist Rachel Zoe and Pretty Little Liars stars’ Lucy Hale and Ashley Benson, as well as industry-known makeup artists. They’ve also racked up several awards for their line – the eye gels nabbed Best Travel Beauty Product of the Year from Travel + Leisure, and Harper’s Bazaar named them the best morning after treatment (amongst several other accolades from other publications).
The brand goes well beyond what I’ve highlighted here. Moisturizers, spot correctors, face mists, line smoothers, masks, peels and more are de rigueur for this celebrated brand from Gloss.com founder Sarah Kugelman. If you want to get started with a fantastic gift idea that hits multiple bases, check out one of their kits, like the Quench Kit for Thirsty Skin ($49) or the Skin Hangover Kit ($28). Or for a fresh stocking stuffer, check out their Face Lift In A Bag ($21.50).
I hope all of you consider adding some stress relief for your skin to your holiday wish lists – trust me, it could use it! Now I’m psyched to announce I’m giving away $177 in Skyn ICELAND Products, including:
- Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels
- Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels
- Glacial Cleansing Cloths
- Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
- Arctic Face Oil
Want to win it and look your best this winter? Here’s how to enter:
1) First off: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by November 23, 2015 telling me what product you’re most interested in from the Skyn ICELAND line.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around November 24, 2015 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry #1: Follow @SkynICELAND on Twitter and send out up to five Tweets over the contest period, tagging myself (@cdngiftguide) and linking back to this post. Please post each Tweet in a separate comment below. Limited to one Tweet per day.
Canadian Gift Guide 
I would love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels
I think the Face Lift in a Bag sounds super cool!
I would like to try the Glacial Cleaning Cloths.
Ohh i definitely want to try the cleansing cloths. I’m so obsessed with them so would of course love to try a new brand!
I would love to try the Facelift in a Bag!
I subscribe by email. I love the White Cloud Spot Corrector
dorcontest at gmail dot com
Quench Kit for Thirsty Skin is a great way to try this product list line. Everyone could benefit from this thirst “y” moisturizing kit.
Hi,
I have been posting comments to enter your contests but realized today that none of them are actually showing up. Any idea why????
Thanks, Steph
Thanks for the heads up Stephanie – I’ll check the spam to see if your comments ended up there.
I noticed the same thing as well. Some of mine don’t show up- I see one from yesterday, but not the tweet link I posted. Probably in spam, yes.
The Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
Glacial cleansing cloths would be nice
Would love the cool firming face gel.
The Hydra Firming Eye Gels for these bags!!
the cleansing cloths
I would love the Glacial Cleansing Cloths
I would like to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels>
I would love to try the Nordic Skin Peel.
I’d be interested in trying the Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels.
I would love to try the Glacial Cleansing Cloths.
Most interested in trying the Oxygen Infusion Night Cream.
subscribe
tweeted – https://twitter.com/Vesper1931/status/665189277974687744
Artic face oil
I think I am most interested in SkynICELAND Face Lift in a Bag – sounds like something I need!!!
I’d be most interested in the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels.
These all look spectacular. Woudl love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels.
Skyn is one of the brands I want to try especially the Icelandic Moisture SPF 30
I would like to try the face masks
I like the glacial clensing cloths best because I am so lazy when it comes to makeup removal and love to reduce the steps!
I really want to try the Nordic Skin Peel!
I like the sound of the Arctic Face Oil. I need the moisture in the winter
I would love to try their
White Cloud Spot Corrector
WITH PIGMENT LIGHTENING COMPLEX but also the cooling eye gels.
I like the quench kit for thirsty skin
I’d like to try the Oxygen Infusion Night Cream.
I am most interested in the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/alishaadil/status/665230901488410625
I am most interested in the Glacial Cleansing Cloths because the city seems to leave a lot of dirt on my skin.
The Anti-Blemish Gel is of greatest interest for me!
i would like to try the Glacial Cleansing cloths
Quench kit for these tough canadian winters.
Would love to try this product
I would love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels
the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels
I would like to try the Pure Pore Minimizer.
https://twitter.com/sherrykinnear/status/665258464315383808
I’m interested in their Arctic Face Oil.
I would like to try the face lift in a bag.
Ugggh, Canadian winters…I need the Quench kit for thirsty skin.
I like the skin hangover kit!
I would like the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels/
I would like to try the Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels
I’d like to try a spot corrector
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. I’m most interested in White Cloud Spot Corrector from the Skyn ICELAND line.
@skynICELAND bonus entry: followed & tweeted (#1) https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/665320373274017793
I think I would most like to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels- I love a cooling product.
Tweet number 1:
I am a Canadian Gift Guide Subscriber. I would mostly like to try the Artic Face Oil- sounds perfect for the cold,drying Canadian winters.
I’m most interested in the Pure Cloud Cream—sounds neat
Most interested in the Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels! Thanks 🙂
Glacial Cleansing Cloths would be great for when I get home late!
I am always looking for anti aging items so Angelica Line Smoother is what I am most interested in.
firming face gel ..Hydro cool
I would like to try Pure Cloud Cream
I am most interested in the hydro cooling firming face gels.
I’d love the Glacial Cleansing Cloths – too tuckered out at the end of the day to really take care of my skin – these would be awesome!
I would like the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gel! Thanks for the great contest!
I would think the anti blemish gel might just be what i need.
I think the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gel would be a useful product to try.
I’d like to try the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
I would love to try Skyn ICELAND’s Face Lift in a Bag.
I’m most interested in the Hydro Cooling Firming face gels.
Tweet number 2:
Tweet number 2:
the quench kit for thirsty skin is what i’d like to try
I would like to try the Arctic face oil!
At my age, I am going with Face Lift In A Bag ($21.50).
Subscriber. I’m most interested in this product: Oxygen Infusion Night Cream WITH RICE PEPTIDES.
Cheers.
Tweeted #1: https://twitter.com/Alexandrina_M/status/665609737992450048
Thanks.
I am most interested in the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gel
I’m over 50 so the SkynICELAND Face Lift in a Bag would be WONDERFUL !! Thank you for the chance to try these great products and to win 🙂
I’m interested in the Oxygen Infusion Night Cream to help keep my face moisturized.
I would like the Pure Cloud Cream
I would like to try the Glacial Cleaning Cloths.
The cool firming face gel sounds so perfect after a long week.
I am a subscriber. I’m most interested in the Arctic Face Oil.
I would like to try the cooling ice gels—-I subscribe
I would like to try the Glacial Cleaning Cloths
I am excited to try the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream!! I visited the Skyn Iceland site and read that the Saponaria plant contains stem cells proven to stimulate rejuvenation, reduce the depth of wrinkles, firm, depuff and improve elasticity. I trust that this product will be effective and that I will be thoroughly impressed. I can’t wait to try it! http://www.skyniceland.com/product-5-icelandic-relief-eye-cream
Bonus tweet #1: https://twitter.com/DanaQueen69/status/665655174015221761
I would love to try the firming eye and face gels. Iève had my eye on this brand for a while.
My skin needs some love.
I would love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels.
Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels i would love to try these for the bags under my eyes
I am most interested in trying the Angelica Line Smoother WITH NATURAL GABA COMPLEX
I am most interested in the Glacial cleansing cloths. I like the easy grab and go convenience but don’t want a product loaded with goodness knows what or that leaves my skin feeling dry and tight.
Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels would be awsome
I adore Skyn Iceland, especially the eye gels and face gels. I’d love to try the Arctic Face Oil or the Stress Relief Eye Cream. Thanks for such a fantastic giveaway!
I`m most interested in the Oxygen Infusion Night Cream
I`m also an email subscriber 🙂
Very interested in trying the Pure Cloud Cream!
Why are my tweets not showing up?
Also, I retweeted this tweet (I’m @gravystacks) https://twitter.com/CdnGiftGuide/status/665162174579412992
Tweeted AGAIN here is my link https://twitter.com/LILLIANMB23/status/665721164929622016
i would like to try Face-Lift in-a-Bag. My crows feet need some taming.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/tooliecat/status/665729983252312064
Wouls love to try the facelift in a bag!
The Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels look fantastic!
I’d love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels! I’ve been cursed with hereditary circles 😉
tweeted: https://twitter.com/CdnGiftGuide/status/665162174579412992
I think the Face Lift in a Bag sounds GOOD!!!!
The Face Lift in a Bag is definitely intriguing!
This is Tweet number 3 for me (the other two are not showing up, though):
Facelift in a bag looks neat.
I am really interested in the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
with Glacial Flower Extract
the cleansing cloths
tweeted https://twitter.com/sapphirerose58/status/665976361480298497
glaciaql cleaning cloths
Firming eye gels and face gels
would love to try the Glacial Cleansing Cloths.
I would like to try Glacial Cleaning cloths.
the glacial cleansing cloths, the name sounds cooling on the skin
@skynICELAND bonus entry/tweet #2 (Nov15): tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/666034120619925510
tweeted https://twitter.com/LILLIANMB23/status/666047094327787520
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/666078496486113280
Holy batman, luv to try Glacial Cleaning cloths.. Divine .Wow, prize $170 is fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. It is tight, fly & off the chain. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂 Pick me, pick me! Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest. Starving artist here desperately needs the cas to shop and eat. A life changing exp.
I have sensitive skin and live in a harsh region (North Ontario), so would be really interested to try their Cloud Cream for sensitive types.
The Facelift in a Bag, definitely need it.
Tweet #1 – https://twitter.com/Jolie238/status/666117940400496640
https://twitter.com/alishaadil/status/666123519437090816 I tweeted!
Facelift in a bag please!
I’d love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels
https://twitter.com/sherrykinnear/status/666212381748498433
I could really use a quench kit for thirsty skin. This time of year is brutal on my skin.
I am most interested in the firming eye gel!!
I love the glacial cleansing cloths. I have used in the past and they are absolutely fantastic. I have very sensitive skin, and I have a hard time getting cleansing cloths that don’t irritate me. I love Skyn Iceland!
Tweet number 4:
I am most interested in the Arctic Hydrating Balm.
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/666354933097197568
I’m most interested in teh Arctic Face Oil
I’d like to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels
Definitely the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye & Face Gels!
The Artic Face Oil sounds so refreshing, thanks
The Icelandic Relief Eye Cream would be lovely this winter!
i would love the face lift in a bag
Love to try the eye firming gels and eye cream.
Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels sound amazing!
I would like their Glacial Cleansing Cloths!
I would love to try the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
I would love to try the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels!
Very curious about the Arctic Face Oil!
My 5th and final tweet here. Good luck all!
https://twitter.com/sherrykinnear/status/666689538773950465
I think the eye firming gel looks interesting
Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels is my favourite
I tweeted SKYN Iceland – https://twitter.com/alishaadil/status/666801477562732545
I’m pretty interested in the Arctic Hydrating Balm
I like the Pure Cloud Cream with Arctic Berries and Peptide.
tweet 3 https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/666966628219924482
I’d love to try the eye gels! I’m obsessed with anything that can soothe tired eyes.
I’d like to try the Arctic Hydrating Balm – might help with the winter chapping!
I’d love to try the Pure Pore Minimizer.
I would love to try the HYDRO COOLING FIRMING EYE GELS I need it
https://twitter.com/debbiewbd/status/667066805043630080 (tweeted & followed)
I’d try the Glacial Cleansing cloths.
I’d like the firming eye gels
I tweeted SkynIceland – https://twitter.com/alishaadil/status/667189301571006464
@skynICELAND bonus entry/tweet #3 (Nov18): tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/667192787440427009
https://twitter.com/debbiewbd/status/667275893354532866
i have horrible dark eyes, i would love to see if the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels helped
Bonus tweet 2: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/667415400355786753
tweet 4 https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/667514754806616064
eye cream
https://twitter.com/debbiewbd/status/667639847520223232 (my daily tweet)
I’m interested in the Oxygen Infusion Night Cream.
Glacial Cleansing Cloths
tweet #5 https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/667711023592243200
Artic face oil
I’d really like to try the Angelica Line Smoother.
Glacial Cleaning Cloths sound amazing!
I am most interested in the Hydro Cooling Firming Eye Gels.
I am most interested in the Glacial Cleansing Cloths as they would be easy and convenient to use
I’m most interested in the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/667934846522662912
@skynICELAND bonus entry/tweet #4 (Nov21): tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/667944372843864064
https://twitter.com/debbiewbd/status/668000152024563712 (Here’s my daily tweet)
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/668084674317676545
I would love to try the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
Bonus tweet 3: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/668252048270467072
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/668300629929041920
https://twitter.com/debbiewbd/status/668340972598767616 (Here’s my daily tweet)
I am most interest in the Pure Pore Minimizer.
Quench Kit for Thirsty Skin is the collection I would like to try
I would love to try their Arctic Face Mist!
My tweet: https://twitter.com/suekitty13/status/668620086651957248
I like the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels.
I would like to try the Glacial Cleansing Cloths.
https://twitter.com/debbiewbd/status/668725338432753664 (daily tweet)
There is no getting around it; I need the Angelica Line Smoother
WITH NATURAL GABA COMPLEX.
tweeted https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/668861822917861376
I need the Quench Kit for Thirsty Skin so badly…
bonus entry: https://twitter.com/lusciouslm/status/668987828269772800
I’m a subscriber. I’m most interested in the Arctic Face Mist.
I like the Hydro Cooling Firming Face Gels.
i would love arctic face mist