What They Say: "Anti-Blemish Gel is that rarest of creatures, a blemish treatment that makes the ugly stuff disappear without wreaking havoc on your skin. this clear, non-sticky gel gets its punch from willow bark, a highly effective, natural antibacterial. But because it's also loaded with moisturizers, vitamins and green tea antioxidants, it manages to minumize flare-ups effectively without the drying and irritation that create those lovely flaky patches. Isn't that magical?"

Alissa's Opinion: I wouldn't call this a miracle product, but I found that it did a good job in reducing the duration of those random pimples. Like the description claims, it didn't completely dry out my skin. The thick,
clear gel was easily absorbed and didn't affect my makeup application over top of it. I love that I can treat the blemishes while still being gentle to the parts of my face that aren't misbehaving.

Retail Price: $25.00 (SkynIceland.com)

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What They Say: "Symptom: Deeper lines, darker circles, more puffiness in under-eye area due to stress-related oxygen and nutrient depletion.

Solution: Icelandic Relief Eye Cream delivers immediate relief to delicate under-eye skin. Puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles are minimized and skin is revived with a blend of soothing nutrients. Rice peptides help counteract the aging effects of stress and optical diffusers help to soften fine lines and brighten the eye area for a refreshed and wide-awake look."

Jen's Experience: Because I don't always get the right amount of sleep, and even when I do, have really dark circles and pretty dry skin under my eyes, I am always on the lookout for a good eye cream. This one, sadly, is not my pick. The texture is somewhat uneven, making it difficult to spread on the eye area. Worse, it doesn't do much for my dark eye circles or the dry skin situation. I have actually had people at work telling me I look tired. (And that's after concealer!) Needless to say, this is not a product I recommend.

Retail Price: $45.00 (SkynIceland.com)

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What They Say: "Symptom: Irritation, inflammation and itchiness due to a surge in stress-related histamines.

Solution: Arctic Face Mist instantly helps soothe and stabilize irritable skin with a cooling burst of beneficial mineral water. Tone and texture improve dramatically. Vital nutrients and minerals help energize and boost skin for a radiant, healthy glow.

How to: For an icy burst, spritz lightly on irritated facial skin any time you need to cool down. Avoid contact with eyes."

Jen's Experience: I got this product and immediately took it to work, where all the stress happens. I don't know that I really have a lot of irritable skin problems due to stress, but my face does start to feel warm get a little pink sometimes when my stress level is high. So, now when I'm feeling flushed, I turn to this.

The mist is really fine, so it doesn't make my make-up bleed or anything (thank goodness) and, in fact, it may even set it a little. I can't say whether or not it's decreased my skin's irritability (mostly because my skin doesn't seem to be all that irritable to begin with), but I will say that the mist cools my face a little, the crisp -- not exactly aromatheraputic, but not unpleasant -- scent calms me down a little, and the whole process makes me take 10 seconds away from my routine to pamper myself.

If you travel a lot, and they ever manage to allow all toiletries back on the plane (this product is a little over the 3 oz limit at 3.7 oz), this is a product you'll want to add to your carry-on. Otherwise, it's certainly not a necessity, but for those who could use a little more "me" time at the office, it's nice luxury.

Retail Price: $35.00 (Skyn Iceland)

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Skyn ICELAND:
Solutions for
Stressed Skin
Winner of the 2007 CEW Indie Beauty Award!

We’re so excited about winning CEW’s Indie Beauty Award that we’ve decided to give out some prizes of our own! In celebration of being honored for creativity, originality and entrepreneurial spirit, we want you to tell us, in 50 words or less, what makes you creative, original and entrepreneurial.

Writers of the best five (5) submissions will each win a skyn ICELAND Detox Kit for Sress Skin, a $45 value. Deadline for all entries is June 15th, 2007; winner will be announced and their prize-winning entries will be posted by July 1st, 2007.

Please send all submissions to contest@skyniceland.com. By submitting your entry, you agree to the terms and conditions of this contest. Limit one entry per person, per email address.

This month, $5 from each Detox Kit sold will go toward the fight against breast cancer.

Stress deprives skin of nutrients, moisture and oxygen. And when skin is starved, it's less supple, drier, more prone to irritation, inflammation and premature aging. The Detox Kit gives stressed skin a fighting chance. Over the course of five days, these four products work in harmony to help heal exhausted, irritated and depleted skin so it emerges soft, clear, fresh and glowing.

Each kit contains:
- Glacial Face Wash with Biospheric Complex
- Arctic Face Mist with Biospheric Complex
- The ANTIDOTE Quenching Daily Lotion with Biospheric Complex
- Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex

USAGE
Take a break from your current skincare regimen and use for 5 days to restore skin’s equilibrium.

PRICE
$45 USD (at skynICELAND.com)