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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their high quality and effectiveness, noting significant improvements in various skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. Many consumers highlight that the products, particularly the Miracle Manuka balm, successfully alleviate itchiness, redness, and dryness, often providing relief where other treatments, including steroid creams, have failed. People appreciate the natural ingredients and the multi-functional nature of the products, finding them suitable for a range of skin issues and even for daily skincare routines. However, some customers also noted issues with the user experience and service. A few people found the balm difficult to apply due to its solid, wax-like consistency and strong, persistent smell. There were also instances where the product did not work for certain individuals, with some even reporting worsened skin conditions. Additionally, some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the delivery service and issues related to subscription services and refund procedures.

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Based on these reviews

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

Fantastic product! I get a type of dermatitis in my outer ear that itches like crazy. Unfortunately it's a side effect of medication, so it doesn't go away, but Sven's Island does a great job of l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm 73 yr old, & only recently started getting eczema on both of my lower legs. i tried a few different things, but didn't like some of the ingredients. When I discovered Sven's Island Miracle Manuka... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful product. My sons skin went from a product that had ok results and mostly kept it under control to being recommended Sven island and worse than before we started. I eliminated all ot... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the Miracle Manuka for my newly acquired Psoriasis, due to a herbal Cleanse. Eczema and Psoriasis are the 2 main issues that the company promotes this Miracle Manuka product for. I also... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Skin care , natural, beautiful ingredients. It works , really works . Miracle Manuka is a repair barrier balm it is healing for skin conditions like dermatitis. You use it on rashes and sore... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product - i dont have excema however sometimes my face would be prone to dry patches - this cream has been magic - way better for my skin than the expensive celebrity brands - my skin look great... 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 am very impressed with your customer care, the time Tara took to reply to my query as I am not that technology smart. Customer contact was caring and super helpful and made whole experience so much... 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Svens Island balm is the only balm that worked on my daughters skin. It actually had a positive impact unlike others that actually make it worse. I would recommend it to anyone with any skin issues es... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EYELID ECZEMA - My eczema has been flaring up more frequently the older I get, and it got to the point where I’d be sensitive to literally everything. The flare ups were also lasting longer than usual... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought the product to try, but didn't realise I had signed up to a subscription. Then when I tried to cancel the subscription I get a error message and have been unable to cancel. A big red flag and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a Chef and in Australia I have to clean the kitchen after every shift. The chemicals we use are incredibly strong, specifically the ones we use to clean de flat griller, I have to change my prote... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After 30 years of using cortisone creams for my allergy my skin was thinner than paper and I constantly had blisters and sores all over my hands and arms with some elsewhere. Sven’s Island is the firs... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had been struggling with skin irritation for about 2 months. I had tried pharmaceutical treatments but nothing had worked. My husband saw Miracle Manuka on Facebook and I decided to give it a try. W... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love Sven‘s island products. From the original go to Miracle Manuka to tend to minor cuts and scrapes, dry skin etc to Fresh Face face cream which is my daily beauty routine must have. Thei... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had problems with eczema on my legs for 3 or 4 yrs and wasn't happy about using cortisone cream. I saw an advertisement for miracle manuka cream and ordered some. I've been using it for a couple... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Miracle Manuka is amazing. Healing Hands was the best treatment on burns I sustained on my legs 5 years ago. It soothed the pain and helped with itches. Then, my legs were actually experiencing n... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a scam company. We tried the miracle manuka cream for our daughters mild eczema and apart from being very solid and wax like making it terribly laborious to apply, it also has a really strong... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I agree with the others, this company is a scam. I ordered the bundle $99.00. I received the cream & balm, no lip balm. Wrote telling them & received their book. Not interested & told my order co... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give it minus 100 i would. This company is a scam. once you buy a product from them they keep your card details and 'subscribe' you to their monthly billing for the same amount. they keep b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter suffered from eczema all her life and we tried a variety of creams, ointments and even steroids. The eczema kept coming back until we tired Svens Island. Its been over 6 months and her elb... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sven’s Island has been a game changer for our family. After nearly five years of trying countless creams, ointments and treatments—including topical steroids—our now almost six-year-old has enjo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company! I got a refund as it made my child's eczema way worse! Than they sent me more product after I already said I wanted a full refund. Than had to return that to get a refund. Emailed them... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is definitely a product that works well to help ease your personal problems as it did mine. It's made from natural ingredients which therefore makes it a peace of mind to use everyday. I showed t... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Did not work for me, AT ALL. Tried it at the peak of a flare up. Used nothing else for 3 weeks to give it a proper chance to do its thing but it never did. It claims to soothe the itchiness. Which... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company practices truth in advertising. I tried the lot (topical creams, creams with steroid and even creams with anaesthesia) for my itchy skin due to type 2 diabetes. I only applied once and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have problem with my cuticles getting dry and then crack. I had that issue for decade. There is no product I heard of that I haven't try and nothing helped. Then I went to dermatologist for 2 year... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am always skeptical when buying new products, but this product actually works and works very well. I get a mild form of dermatitis on my face, and this not only removes that problem it leaves my fac... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sven's is extremely informative Have great guidelines and will honour damaged products . Both my son and I have skin conditions that have become more manageable with Svens Island products. Also hav... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They have a product that really works, I had a strange rash on my right hand, and my GP prescribed different ointments which did not help so I see Miracle Manuka advertised on the internet, so I thoug... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter has been having Eczema since she was born. We had steroid creams from demonology and the rashes still come back and go. I tried so many things to get rid of her skin problems. Nothing rea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The miracle mānuka skin repair ointment is the only ointment/cream that's stops my itching due to an allergic reaction to some cotton/material. Otherwise I have to use a bandage to stop it itching. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eczema can be a struggle. I have been using Sven's Island Miracle Manuka Balm for a short while and I can already see improvement in my skin. It's less itchy and red for starters and it's only been a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product, it worked for my daughter's eczema behind her knees which has now totally gone, it soothed the itching and gave a cooling feeling, has been gone now for a couple of months.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I only hit the one star button to get to the comment section. Still waiting for my cream to show up after 2 1/2 weeks. They want my opinion on the product and their service. Ha!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mom got Bullious Pemphigoid, all wounds in her skin like burn because of low immune system, (Auto immune) also she has got kidney failure, it can cause of itchiness. she doesn't has eczema, but I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious smell, melts into the skin and is genuinely nourishing. A little goes a long way. I love the ethics of this small business, and, the natural ingredients are of the highest quality.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It helped alleviate the eczema flare up of my baby even though it took longer than I expected. The result wasn't showing in the first month, until after 2nd month.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm very unhappy as I unknowingly signed up for a subscription when I thought I was buying a one-off product. The details must have been in the fine print. A few weeks after receiving my product, I go... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently developed psoriasis and the rash and the itching were causing me discomfort and some distress. Some medications from the doctors brought the outbreak back to manageable but the Sven’s Isla... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have tried soooo many different things to get rid of my eczema. Naturopaths, Skin Specialists, Food Intolerance Diets, different powders, Steroid Creams, other creams… I have tried it all. One... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve tried countless creams, washes and ointments both medically prescribed and natural with varying degrees of temporary effectiveness. FIIINALLLLLY something that works long term on my psoriasis. Th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This product actually worked! I have tried many with no results. I have had a tiny spot of eczema for years, now totally gone. It took 2 tins to fully clear, this was 18 months ago, no return. C... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using these creams for about 4 months now and I would highly recommend trying Miracle Manuka products. I was diagnosed with dermititis about 18 months ago. All the doctors did was give me... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I almost gave up as I felt it was not improving. Then I realised the balm is for the flare up and the creme is more for the daily moisturiser. Once I used the balm the flare up calmed right down and I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband had been dealing with ongoing eczema which had been impacting his sleep and by extension mine too! We tried a few remedies without success and every time we felt we saw a difference it woul... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I do love this cream. It makes my skin feel beautiful. I however have psoriosis and it did not help. It made it feel softer but that was it. Based on other reviews it would appear it has a great effec... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for providing such an amazing natural product. I have searched and tried so many products and this by far helped with my skin irritation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They supply a product that genuinely helps me.Ive tried every product out there for my skin condition and this one works.Ive waited years for something non steroidal and this is it.Cannot rate it (MM)... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sven’s Island Miracle cream has worked so well for my eczema. It’s practically gone now, I just have some redness left behind. No more itching and no more flaking skin. It took a few weeks for it to h... 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 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An absolute miracle

An absolute miracle! Finally something that works on my psoriasis AND it’s natural. Such a Godsend. I use both the balm (at night time) and the cream (each morning). Until now the only thing that worked was steroid creams - and nobody wants to do that forever. Thanks guys - I’m so happy. I really hope others try this - it’s made a huge difference in my life. Total game changer.

23 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really love it

I really love it, I tried on my daughter, didn't worked, but I use it on my self too but works on me not on My daughter, but I really love it ❤️😋

8 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My baby had really bad eczema that…

My baby had really bad eczema that spread from his bottom up his back, then went up his shoulders and face. His face looked like he had wrinkly burn scars. Steroid creams only made it worse. We've used it for 2-3 weeks now and his cheeks are almost back to normal. They're actually soft again. Can't recommend it enough.

18 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived quickly

Arrived quickly
Stopped the itch and has abated.
Have recommended to several people and will buy other products of Svens when I can afford

18 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give it a try !

We’ve been using Sven Island cream for Adriel’s eczema for a while now and the difference has been remarkable. He used to struggle constantly with itching and flare-ups that were difficult to manage, but since incorporating this cream into his routine, we’ve seen a significant improvement in his skin.

As part of his weekly routine, we give Adriel a bleach bath once a week and then apply the Sven Island cream straight after. This combination has really been the turning point — the flare-ups have reduced noticeably and the itching that used to bother him so much has calmed down considerably.

The cream absorbs well and doesn’t leave his skin feeling greasy, which makes application easy, especially with a little one. We’ve tried quite a few products over time, but this is the one that has genuinely made a difference for Adriel’s skin.
If your child struggles with eczema, I’d highly recommend giving Sven Island

16 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give it minus 100 i would

If I could give it minus 100 i would. This company is a scam. once you buy a product from them they keep your card details and 'subscribe' you to their monthly billing for the same amount. they keep billing your card until you notice it and cancel your card. IT IS A SCAM!!!!!!

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

skeptical now converted

At first I was skeptical about the effectiveness of the cream & ointment but after 2 weeks of use I am surprised by how well it worked. For years I have used steroid cream and never had great success with them.

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing results after allergic…

Amazing results after allergic reactions to nail product!!!
I’ve battled dermatitis & severe reactions to nail products for years, my nails & surrounding skin were severely damaged & painful, topical steroids were the only thing that helped until I found Sven’s Island!!!! I am blown away, not only is the skin healing faster than ever but even my nails are looking healthy again!!!! With topical steroids my skin would become hardened when “healed” which then caused my nails to grow into the skin casing more pain & infection. Sven’s island has softened & healed all the dry skin too!
Thank you Sven’s Island & congratulations on an incredible product!

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have sensitive skin that takes…

I have sensitive skin that takes forever to heal if wounded. Svens island products are gentle on sensitive skin but also effective. My ingrown hairs are less. My scars and impurities on my legs are healing.

1 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Svens Island balm is the only balm that…

Svens Island balm is the only balm that worked on my daughters skin. It actually had a positive impact unlike others that actually make it worse. I would recommend it to anyone with any skin issues especially eczema to try this out once. you will fall in love with it.

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recurring itch in very intimate place

I've had a recurring itch in a very intimate place (around the anus) for decades. Svens Island Manuka Balm is the best solution I've tried - by a long shot. Far better than all the steroid products prescribed by doctors.

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Svens Island Products

I discovered Svens Island products on Facebook one day while scrolling, and they've been a game-changer for my lifelong battle with severe eczema and dermatitis—conditions worsened before I found I also had hypothyroidism. Along with the medication for hypothyroidism the Miracle Manuka Balm has truly transformed my hands and face; while not a full cure, it dramatically relieves dryness, itchiness, flaking, and irritation when used daily.

## Favorite Products
- **Miracle Manuka Balm**: Soothes eczema, dermatitis, burns, cuts, wounds, and even mosquito bites—plus, it smells divine and earns endless compliments!

- **Bare Foot Balm**: Healed my cracked heels over time, no exaggeration—perfect for rough, neglected feet.

- **Heavenly Hands Cream**: Leaves hands incredibly soft after long workdays as a cleaner, a total luxury.

I've gifted these to friends and family, who rave about them too—they're ideal presents for anyone with skin woes like varicose vein itchiness or general dryness and rash. Svens Island isn't just effective; it's natural, luxurious, and reliable—highly recommend for lasting relief!

Liz

31 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best product

I had been struggling with skin irritation for about 2 months. I had tried pharmaceutical treatments but nothing had worked. My husband saw Miracle Manuka on Facebook and I decided to give it a try. With in a few days the irritation had settled and the redness started clearing up. I am continuing to use as it heals up my skin. Couldn’t be happier with this product.

4 March 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I do love this cream

I do love this cream. It makes my skin feel beautiful. I however have psoriosis and it did not help. It made it feel softer but that was it. Based on other reviews it would appear it has a great effect on excema. I used it for 3 months to ensure I had a good try

28 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It really works!

Had eczema for over 15 years and could not find a natural solution. Was amazed to find the miracle manuka worked really well.

17 March 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery was fast

Delivery was fast . This is one of the only ointments I have found that hasn’t irritated my eczema , I still have to use the steroid cream to heal it , but the Manuka has definately helped . Not the miracle I was looking for but worth a try

22 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Miracle Manuka the eczema buster you’re looking for

Miracle Manuka has made a remarkable difference to my daughter’s skin. I was at the end of my rope, having tried all sorts of creams, ointments , you name it! But this stuff, it’s the real deal. It’s calming and healing. The staff are so incredibly kind and helpful too . I met some of them in person at an expo in Melbourne. They were so helpful and reassuring. For anyone struggling with eczema, please give this try.. honestly, you won’t regret it!

6 March 2026
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