Svens Island Reviews 

159
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Evaluating 158 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently share that these natural creams and soothing balms provide wonderful relief for stubborn eczema, dry patches, and persistent skin irritations across the entire body. Many people really appreciate the gentle formula, highlighting that consistent daily application leaves their skin feeling remarkably soft, calm, and deeply nourished over time. However, some customers also noted unexpected recurring charges linked to automatic monthly subscriptions that proved rather difficult to cancel or manage properly. Furthermore, a small group of reviewers experienced severe skin irritation, burning sensations, or found the treatment completely ineffective for their specific family conditions.

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Product

Consumers find product to be positive for managing skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, noting that it... See more

Quality

Users describe positive interactions with quality, noting that the products are made with great ingredients... See more

Subscription

Customers had mixed experiences with the subscription, reporting unexpected recurring monthly billing during... See more

User experience

Clients share ambiguous opinions on user experience. While some reviewers reported a clunky and confusing... See more

Service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with service. Reviewers mention that service was super fast... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have reactive and sensitive skin and developed eczema in the last couple of years. With consistent and regular use of Svens Island ointment my eczema did clear up after a few weeks. It quickly eas... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first go to ointment to combat chronic lifelong eczema. Manuka Miracle provides a soothing barrier to dry cracked areas. It also alleviates the use of strong steroid ointments more often than not.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have suffered eczema especially on my face due to the weather NZ brings, have tried multiple creams including steroids and antifungals in combination as prescribed by my derma. It has been on and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had always had eczema on my right hand, it would flare into a red scaly breakout daily. Sometimes to the point of bleeding. Other creams would sting when being applied and the rash would disappea... See more


Company details

  1. Health and Beauty Shop

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Most people don’t come to Svens Island looking for a miracle. They come after years of trying creams that worked briefly — or not at all. Steroids that helped, then created new worries. Natural products that sounded promising, but didn’t last. We exist for people living in that cycle — the constant itch, the flare-ups that come back, the frustration of doing everything “right” and still not getting lasting calm. Svens Island was created to offer a gentler, more trustworthy alternative: natural, steroid-free support for skin that needs comfort, consistency, and care over time — for adults and children alike.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not suitable for very sensitive skin

Applied on my child’s affected areas, and it worsened his eczema. Didn’t realise this cream caused it, so I’d applied more hoping it’ll work but that’s when I realised it was this product that had triggered my child’s eczema. Beforehand, always had use same products and this was the only new introduced one into the routine.

17 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just honest feedback on the product (on…

Just honest feedback on the product (on behalf of my husband)..... "I'm 57 and have tried a multiude of products for my ezcema and have been to many specialists over that time. Unfortunately this product felt like it was burning my skin and it made it 10 times worse. It isn't for everyone HOWEVER Svens Island did offer a refund and was concerned about the product not working on my skin. Dealing with the company itself was great."

8 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A rip-off

A rip-off! they keep sending product each month and charging my credit card even though I NEVER agreed to a "subscription" I will get my bank to block them.

11 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was really disappointed to find out…

I was really disappointed to find out they deducted $76 the next month from my account. Unaware of their reoccurring subscription. I thought I was purchasing one 250gram container with 2 sample pots free.
It put my bank account in to overdraft fees. I am a pensioner.
Then they suggested I send it back and pay for the courier fee. I felt this was not a good customer service. I would never buy again or refer this Company.

3 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM - 60 day refund "load of rubbish" cream didnt work

SCAM - I purchased the cream and balm and the cream didn't work for me. So I initiated the refund process.

The business has a 60 days refund policy - contact them and they will advise on what to do.

They could not find an order or email address that I used which is clearly stated on the invoice. The responses are Auto generated that its not matching etc... I doubt there is someone actually reading the emails.

ACC case reported "accc-report:0162399"

3 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Subscription trap

Subscription trap, product doesn’t do shit.
“When your first order was placed, the “Subscribe & Save” option was selected at checkout. This gives you discounted price and free gifts on first order but also sets up a recurring subscription, which is why a new order was processed automatically.”
Difficult to unsubscribe, had to login to the site to do so.
Be careful of this. Would not buy again. Card was automatically charged.

22 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam, Scam! Watch out. Even after cancelling a subscription after the first order, they continue to charge and won't refund. Read other reviews and avoid this Scam!

24 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cream doesn't work

Cream doesn't work. I never consented to subscription model and second arrived. I paid to mail back contents they said they never received. When I showed them the tracking receipt, they didn't apologize just said ok we'll refund doesn't say how much. I realized this is a scam!

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm a grandparent and I have bought…

I'm a grandparent and I have bought every cream and lotion that is out there for my grandson since he was born. Decided to buy another and I can not believe how well this worked. My grandson has eczema behind his knees and within 1 week the dryness and inflammation was gone. I didnt find this product until he was 9 months old but myself and my daughter couldn't be more happier for this product. I can say that if we aren't consistent with it it will flare back up but we get back to putting it on and its gone and he's not scratching his leg. If I have to buy this for rest of his life to keep it under control I will be a lifetime buyer. Thank you Svens Island for bringing relief to my grandson.

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been trying lots of natural…

I have been trying lots of natural products over 3 years and they have not worked for me.
Sven's Island products are authentic and do work.
The Balm and the Cream take the itch out and if you continue for a month twice a day or more the redness will fade away.
I love their products.

12 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Burnt layers off my skin

Burnt layers off my skin. They have sponsored ads claiming it fixes certain skin issues when in fact it only made it worse. My whole bottom half of my face is red raw and peeling from using their product after only 2 days of use. I can’t even touch my face anymore because of how sore it is. I took screenshots of the ads and am working on a case with a lawyer to be compensated for the damage. I used the Balm.

10 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I brought this for my son after reading…

I brought this for my son after reading many great successful reviews to manage his eczema he has around his mouth. Unfortunately the product didn’t make the slightest difference after apply the product consistently over a 3 week period. The product smells lovely but not effective.

26 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product - AWFUL website.

My partner bought me some of the miracle balm after months of having a perioral dermatitis flare up. It has been one of the only things that worked and I would highly recommend it.

However, when I went onto the website to reorder some, it automatically signs you up for a subscription, there are pop ups and banners at every stage trying to get you to add extra items to your cart. When you go to check out there was a banner over the check out button trying to get me to add more products to my cart. It completely distracts from the credibility of the product and feels very scammy and inauthentic. I would rather pay extra and purchase it from a pharmacy than trying to purchase through their website.

24 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is way too overated

It is way too overated, does not HEAL eczema. And their money back guarantee sucks younhave to literally return your half test item back to them!!! How can I test a product if I haven't used it and it made me suspicious what do they do with the returned tested creams do they formulate it back and use it and sell it again???

23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience with their customer…

Terrible experience with their customer service, it took weeks for my initial order to be shipped, continuously received wrong information about timeline, requested to cancel and they keep charging my card for a subscription I never signed up for. I realized only recently that I have been charged 5 months and I have never received any product. No product has ever been delivered! I have contacted them to refund and further requested to remove my information from their system so this doesn’t happen in the future but they have not confirmed that they have canceled this subscription I never signed up for! Terrible experience. Avoid!

6 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Customer Service

The products themselves seem lovely and are made with great ingredients. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any noticeable improvement in our son’s eczema while using them. To be fair, we still haven’t received the wash product, so it’s possible the range is intended to work best when used together.

My biggest issue has been with the subscription and customer service. I cancelled my subscription in writing and have the email chain to prove it. Despite this, the subscription was continued without my permission, resulting in another order being processed and charged.

Even after providing the email correspondence showing that I had cancelled, it has been extremely difficult to have the issue acknowledged and resolved.

It’s disappointing because the products themselves seem nice, but the experience of dealing with the subscription and customer service has completely overshadowed the product for me.

18 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought the one-off purchase to try

Bought the one-off purchase to try. One month later my card was debited again. Emailed them and they told me I subscribed. They only offer you to continue on with the service or a store credit.
Wish I read the reviews on the scamming of them signing you into a subscription without your knowledge.

Curious though, if I was signed up to a subscription I should have got the discount price they preach when in fact I paid full-price for the "one-off purchase"

Avoid!

17 May 2026
Unprompted review

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