Left side is an image of a new smoothie, the right side is the same smoothie several months later.

Leave a smoothie on a shelf for a few months. It won't be pretty.

Now imagine formulating the same smoothie so it can sit on the shelf for months.

The result? Less nutrition, more preservatives.

The healthiest smoothies are kept cold and consumed fresh.

Like smoothies, skincare products are a mix of plant derivatives and potent, vitamin-esque compounds called actives.

And like smoothies, the most nourishing skincare is kept cold and applied fresh.

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There's a contradiction brewing in skincare.

For years now the industry has ignored this contradiction: products can be either fresh and fully nutritive, or they can be shelf-stable. As with smoothies, they can't be both.

But they'd like to have their cake and eat it too. They want to market their products as natural while still using the same non-chilled ingredient storage, warehousing, distribution, and retail displays they always have.

Because it isn't easy to forego outsourcing, warehousing, distribution, and retail if you want to succeed as a skincare brand. That's just "not how it's done."

It's not easy, but we're doing it.

You can't unspoil the smoothie.

Skincare fridges are popular because cold inhibits breakdown and promotes potency.

Many brands will happily sell (or gift) these cute little fridges, all while doing nothing to address their own handling, warehousing, and retail conditions—where ingredients and products languish for the majority of their lifecycles.

But cold can't reverse decay, it can only prevent it.

So these fridges validate what we already know (freshness matters) while failing to address product temperatures at the places where they spend most of their journey.

Living skin craves living ingredients.

That's our founder, Mila, demonstrating our peptide cream. Long story short: she sought a level of safety and efficacy that she couldn't find, so she founded Wild Ice to fill the gap, and it's all she (and now many others) use.

Our singular focus is delivering fresh actives and living ingredients to your skin for unmatched nourishment (without chemical preservatives). As you've probably guessed, we do it with cold, keeping every ingredient and product on ice until it ships.

It's the same thing every other industry does for every other natural, nourishing substance designed for the human body.

Even the $2 canned coffee at the checkout counter is chilled for freshness. Isn't your skin worth equal treatment?

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We're proud to be the ice-breakers.

The first thing we usually hear is, ‘I can’t believe this hasn’t been done before!’

That’s because, while other brands often focus on the same few ingredients or rely on celebrity faces and flashy packaging, Wild Ice is bringing something truly different.

We’re rethinking skincare to make it as fresh and unique as you are.

Every formula, every step, and every ingredient is carefully chosen to be as vibrant and alive as your skin deserves.

It’s like a breath of fresh air in a world of skincare that’s ready for a shake-up—and we think you’ll love it.

Details matter.

We started with a simple question: "How can an industry claim to be clean, natural, and smoothie-like, all while treating their products like shelf-stable slop?"

Our theory is that the movement from petroleum-based skincare back to natural was so gradual that the inconsistency went mostly unnoticed.

But today it's well known that actives like vitamin C, peptides, ceramides and many others provably react, oxidize, and decay with time, and that cold is the only thing that provably inhibits all such decay.

Common sense is one of our best advocates. The best? Our customers and their amazing results.

Results from our Essentials trio:

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After 6 weeks using the Wild Ice Essentials Routine

Frequently asked questions

Why aren't your products more expensive?

We get this question often.

It's because the #1 cost of skincare is marketing, and by a wide margin.

Most brands have very little that truly sets them apart. As a result, the majority of their product's price is due to the immense marketing and advertising costs of convincing people to buy them.

For us this simply isn't the case. As the world's first (and only) cold-preserved skincare line, people are naturally interested in our unique offering, and often express shock that our common-sense approach is so uncommon (see next question for why that is).

That means we save (a lot) on advertising, which enables us to remain affordable to a wider pool of shoppers.

A high price is not a feature—that's a truism we've coined as a core part of our company culture. We hope you'll agree.

Why don't other brands use cold preservation instead of chemicals?

Conventional brands want:

  1. Retail chains to stock them,
  2. Distribution by a massive network like Amazon,
  3. Production outsourced to a large manufacturer.

None of these offer cold preservation. It's easier to just go with the flow than it is to swim against the currents of retail, distribution, and production.

In short, it's a problem of industry inertia, aka "lock-in."

Do I have to chill my Wild Ice products?

More than 95% of a typical skincare product's lifecycle consists of everything that happens before it gets into your hands (and onto your skin).

So, while chilling your products is never bad, we want to emphasize that the important thing is using fresh products frequently. They do no good as museum pieces on your vanity.

So if chilling your products gets in the way of performing a consistent routine, or is too much of a hassle, don't stress about it. You're still getting 95% of the benefit so long as you're using them daily, in which case they should be finished within two to three months.

If you want the absolute freshest skincare possible, then chilling them is helpful. The caveat is that you'll need to thaw them fully before each use.

So the short answer is no, you don't have to chill them. And you should not stress about it. But, if you're hardcore, then you certainly can, so long as you thaw fully before use.

Note that if for some reason you plan to wait a month or more before you actually start using your products, then do go ahead and put them in your kitchen refrigerator at least until you begin using them.

Can I cancel or adjust my subscription box?

Yes. From your own customer portal, you can easily cancel or pause your subscription box, adjust the frequency, or even reschedule the next order date, but that's only the beginning.

Once you're ready to explore more Wild Ice products, you can build your own custom subscription box using our box builder.

Although not possible with the Essentials Routine subscription (as it is treated as a single product at checkout) with our box builder you can add or remove products on-the-fly (between shipments) and watch as your discount tier dynamically updates depending on your total box value. You can even add one-time purchases to an upcoming order.

That's in addition to anytime pausing or canceling, rescheduling, updating frequencies, etc. All with just a tap from inside your very own customer portal.

But unless you want to start with more products, the Essentials are the perfect foundation from which to begin your cold-preserved skincare journey. You can always cancel it and come build your own custom box when you decide you're ready to enhance your routine.

What if the products are left at my door? Will they be ruined?

That's ok, they'll be fine.

Use the iceberg analogy when you think about conventional skincare: the vast majority of product breakdown occurs where you don't see it—in warehouses, distribution centers, and store shelves. Those hidden portions of a product's journey are where the vast majority of degradation occurs.

A bit of time waiting for you to come home is a tiny drop in the bucket, which is why we tell our customers never to stress.

Get fresh products and use them daily (they can't work their magic from inside the bottle)—that's the secret to your best skin.

How do I use the Essentials Routine?

Tap the "Step-By-Step Routine Guide" link in the product offer section for convenient guide on how to get the most out of your essentials.

But I read somewhere that cold doesn't matter?

Yes, ever since we came on the scene some brands have begun writing articles about how cold preservation doesn't matter.

The funny thing is that even those articles will almost always admit that it does matter for vitamin C serums. And for peptides (a special amino acid). And ceramides (a special lipid). And maybe a few other things that absolutely do readily degrade.

Then after admitting that (which already cedes most of the point to us), they'll spend 90% of the article trying to debunk cold preservation while linking irrelevant studies that they know no one will actually read.

Here's the deal: If you're buying our products, you're not buying theirs. That's why they write this stuff. And on top of it most of these brands are outsourcing production, and/or using fulfillment centers like Amazon, and/or sitting on retail shelves—from each of which there's basically no going back. If cold preservation catches on (as it gradually is), what are they to do?

And if they actually believe what they're writing, they can go unplug their fridge. That's a joke. Because that would literally poison them. Which makes you think about what most people are putting on their skin...

Don't let this fresh offer melt away.

You haven't tried skincare if you haven't tried it the same way you expect every other nourishing substance.

Which is to say fresh, potent, and bioactive (via cold).

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Works for my daughter with very sensitive skin.

Like that it works for my daughter who has extremely bad eczema without irritating her skin.

I’ve been using Wild Ice skin care for several years. My usual go to has been Cryoc

I ‘ve been using Wild Ice skin care products for several years. My go to consistent products have always been DBT Baba Yaga & CryoC. Last yearned I was gifted 7 Winters & Gaea’s Gala. When I completed the latter I ran out of DBT Baba Yaga therefore I used a store purchased moisturizer. I noted my face was not as hydrated nor soft. I will not go back to store purchased skin care products. Thank you Mila, Wild Ice is the best skin care products.

Perfect for me!

I have a sensitivity to chemicals, so this product is perfect for me! Super happy!

Cold cream

Leaves your skin feeling soft and silky. I use this in the morning and evening.

Refreshing Cleanser

This cleanser is so clean and refreshing. A little goes a long way. I tried the trial size bottle I was so impressed with how well it worked. I purchased the full-size bottle. I use this in conjunction with the other wild eyes products and have already noticed a difference in my complexion and skin texture.

Great product!!! Helps a lot with the redness in my face. game changer

Helps Dull Skin

Immediately when you apply, you have a great glow. After two weeks, I have noticed my skin is brighter and dullness has faded.

Wonderfully ‘Fresh’ Products

I purchased the trial sizes in order to try a few of the products. B-Meltee, 7 Winters and Gaea’s Gala. I could smell and feel each products freshness, and it’s soaked into my skin beautifully. I was so impressed that I placed an order and just received my full-size bottles of the entire routine! Here’s a beautiful skin. ✨

A rare find

I got the C as a sample and loved it. I know do the whole system and keep it in a small refrigerator

Eyecicle

This is so wonderful. We just love it

I ordered sample sizes so I could try to see how the product would work with my skin. The cleanser is very refreshing and leave my skin feeling smooth and clean. The serum absorbs quickly into my skin and the toner spray sets everything up and after using it nearly a week I can tell a difference in my skin!

I fell in love with your products. I am glad I came across your page on Instagram. My skin looks healthy and vibrant as never before. Thank you !

Love it

So lovely! my 27 year old daughter is
“Borrowing” she loves the eyecicle

Fresh & Clean

The Memoir of a Frozen Flower smells so fresh and clean. The fragrance lasts all day. I have received several compliments on it. I love that the products are chemical free.

Wonderful Products

I purchased the minis while on vacation to try. I had never heard of Wild Ice before. The B-Meltee feels so good and refreshing on my skin. Then the 7-Winters and Cryo-C makes my skin feel nourished and hydrated. Highly recommend.

Review: All is Marvelous

I have been extremely satisfied with your skincare products. They have made a noticeable difference in the texture and appearance of my skin, and I truly appreciate the quality and care that goes into your formulations. Thank you for creating products that deliver visible results and feel great on the skin.

Gaea's Gala

This toner is another Wild Ice winner! I ordered the mini to try. I will be ordering the full size. I love every single product. My skin thanks you! 🙏🏽⚘

Magic

Best product to reduce eye puffiness my skin looks great

Highly recommend

I never give reviews. This is a small business that pays attention to detail. It’s obvious how much care goes into the product, even the packaging is beautiful. If you want skincare that is clean and high quality I would highly recommend.

I am enjoying 7 Winters Collagen

This product helps my skin feel nourished and immediately brightens. It helps to reduce the appearance of my fine lines, and I love that it is good for me and has no toxic hidden ingredients!

Eyecicle helps me feel fresh!

I love this product! When I feel my under eyes seem dry and tired, I’ll blot one drop on them and feel fresh! I use it on my eyelids also before I put on my makeup and again-feel perky!

The BEST facial cleanser

I’m all about skincare and have tried many throughout the years. My boyfriend’s mom told me about Wild Ice while I was visiting and let me try her B-Meltee cleanser while I was in town and I was immediately HOOKED. Not only is it affordable but my face has genuinely never felt so clean after washing. It also doesn’t dry out or strip my skin. I placed my order that same day and have been in love ever since.