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Skyn Iceland claims/product details:

• Give your complexion a daily dose of hydration with this anti-ageing omega face oil, formulated with natural ingredients to help smooth, revive and rejuvenate skin
• Treat your skin with this nourishing, lightweight face oil, designed to revitalise and repair even the most stressed skin
• Formulated with 99.9% cold-pressed camelina oil, a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, it also soothes, calms and protects skin
• Over time, fine lines and wrinkles will appear smoother, resulting in a softer and brighter complexion
• Insider tip: great for hair, cuticles and under-eye area too
• To use: apply a few drops into your palms and smooth onto clean skin on the face and neck; can be used daily, alone or under moisturiser
• RRP $51 AUD for 30ml

Verdict

This is a nice facial oil but I suspect it won't suit everyone: it's very thick and quite heavy, so it won't be for those who prefer lighter oils or who have oily skin and don't want something that's too potent.

It's a clear oil with a slightly nutty scent that I enjoy. It spreads and applies well, and while it does absorb and hydrate my skin, it also leaves a greasy residue behind that's definitely there so it won't be for everyone.

I use mine in the evenings over my serum and it's a great product for the cooler months because it's so thick and rich, and because my skin is dry anyway, a product like this is right up my street at this time of year.

Having said this, I probably wouldn't use something this heavy during the warmer months and I also find that this oil doesn't sit well under makeup (despite what it says in the claims) because it's so heavy and greasy. 

Indeed, when I try to use it in the morning, I find that it shines through and makes my makeup look awful so I need to powder more than I would like. The only way around this is to use a silicone primer to cover the grease, but I don't think that's a good solution (it's still a heavy layer under my makeup) so it's better for me personally to only use the product at night.

On the claims: yes it's nourishing and moisturising; yes it's soothing, calming and protective; no it hasn't done anything for my fine lines or wrinkles over time; no it hasn't given me a brighter complexion; and no it hasn't revitalised or repaired my skin.

Overall I think this is a lovely face oil but it hasn't done any more for me than the budget face oils I've tried recently. If you'd like a good alternative, The Ordinary's 100% Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil is thick and protective like this one (I've reviewed it here), and it only costs $18.90 AUD - or less, if you wait for specials.

A nice product, but not one I would buy.