- “The calming effects of this product is like no other”7:09–7:17
- “It has intense soothing effects”7:22–7:27
- “I love this with a passion”
- “I actually emptied out a couple”
- “It's extracted from mushroom and is a very very strong beta-glucan even more potent than hyaluronic acid and it also has skin barrier strengthening benefits”7:34–7:38
- “It has a little bit of viscosity, but it blends out ever so nicely”7:50–7:54
- “It spreads out and settles in really really nicely”7:58–8:04
- “You can use this easily for AM and PM routines”8:12–8:17
- Source: My top skincare products for 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
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Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum"The calming effects of this product is like no other."$16.49
Centella Calming Gel Cream"I remember the very first time I used this one and just being so shocked at how truly lightweight and invisible this feels on the skin."$17.00
Tea Tree Relief Serum"I never knew how lightweight a serum could be until I tried the IUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum."$21.00
Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream"I like beta glucan just in general as an ingredient. I think it's incredibly hydrating, barrier repairing, underrated."$17.59
Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen"It really has a smoothness and a silkiness that isn't necessarily really heavy with silicone or anything like that, and the finish is also quite middle of the road."$21.00
Beta-Glucan 3X Barrier Cream"This IUNIK Beta Glucan 3X barrier cream is like a richer, thicker version of their original beta glucan cream."$23.00
Centella Calming Daily Sun Water"Super lightweight, right? And then they also tell that it's like not only a hydration, but a cooling effect on the skin."$24.00Browse More
- “The brand claims that this has 98% of beta glucan in it, which is 20% more potent than hyaluronic acid when it comes to the hydration effects”6:19–6:25
- “Beta glucan is not only great for that, but it also has great anti-inflammatory effects and skin barrier supporting effects as well”6:27–6:33
- “This is also a lightweight texture, perfect for the warmer seasons”6:39–6:45
- “It's a bit more viscous than the number 7 one, but it is just as light. It's very refreshing, hydrating”6:45–6:51
- “It just feels very pleasant and it makes your skin ever so supple”6:58–7:05
- Source: Best of Yesstyle: Spring Survival Guide 2026 for Glass Skin - Apr 7, 2026
- “Betaglucan deeply hydrates and soothes inflammation which is amazing for compromised or acne prone skin”9:23–9:29
- “It does so well is give your skin deep hydration, barrier support, and it's very soothing for acne prone skin”9:29–9:37
- “Compared to the hyaluronic acid, this one has, as you can tell, it has more of that tacky finish, but once you spread it, it doesn't have that tacky finish anymore”9:42–9:51
- “This is great for sensitive, dry, and acne prone skin”9:57–10:02
- Source: Best Korean Serums for Combination Acne-Prone Skin 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
- “Beta glucan, again, a very great barrier-building ingredient”6:01–6:08
- “It kind of has that sort of snail mucin feel to it, absorbs super well into the skin”6:10–6:15
- “It's just going to give you that extra hydration that's going to give you that dewy skin”6:15–6:18
- Source: Ultimate routine to achieve glass or dewy skin - Nov 19, 2025
- “I love how this feels”16:24–16:27
- “The hydration is just top tier”16:26–16:29
- “If you ever can get a product that has an aesthetic that stands out that you haven't really experienced before, I think this qualifies”16:29–16:32
- Source: Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks - Jul 2, 2026
- “This would be a great choice for anybody who is just really looking for a lot of hydration”7:48–7:54
- “Beta glucan is great for kind of plumping up the skin”7:57–8:01
- “It has somewhat of a similar texture to like a snail mucin”7:59–8:04
- “It also has a lot of benefits for reducing inflammation”8:04–8:08
- “This is a great ingredient to go towards for soothing the skin, calming the inflammation, reducing the redness in a really gentle way”8:12–8:18
- Source: Niacinamide-free K-beauty routine for sensitive skin - May 5, 2026
- “I remember the very first time I used this one and just being so shocked at how truly lightweight and invisible this feels on the skin”10:07–10:12
- “It was one of the only products that actually sunk into my skin and made sure I didn't look too oily or greasy throughout the day”10:41–10:47
- “This is truly like a gel”
- “The ingredient list is absolutely incredible, especially if you're someone who is more prone to redness or irritation in the skin because it has centella asiatica extract, literally at the top of the ingredient list”10:51–10:56
- “It also has allantoin to help deeply nourish the skin, tea tree to reduce any excess inflammation and redness, and a ton of natural green extracts that work as antioxidants”
- “IUNIK is pretty much like the lowest price point product on this list”11:54–11:58
- “I'm gatekeeping this for only people with the greasiest skin”
- Source: Best moisturizers of 2025 for eczema, lips, and all skin types - Nov 29, 2025
- “This has been a staple on my channel for years”3:58–4:03
- “I love this moisturizer”4:31–4:32
- “Every single time I use it, my skin just gets a little bit red and flushed and irritated”4:16–4:20
- “It really is the most lightweight moisturizer I've ever used in my life”4:34–4:39
- “If you're someone who has oily skin, I highly recommend this”4:39–4:42
- “I still recommend it and I still love it, but I think I'm going to be looking for alternatives just to make my skin a little bit more happy”5:05–5:10
- Source: Every product I've emptied in 2026 and what I'd rebuy - May 24, 2026
- “If you're someone who really wants to keep your daytime routine not too heavy and still want to find a lightweight moisturizer that is still able to combat sensitivity and redness, I will always recommend the IUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream”5:51–5:56
- “This one was like one of the very first Korean skincare products I ever fell in love with. And I still to this day use this throughout the whole year”6:03–6:09
- “I love using this as a summertime moisturizer”6:09–6:16
- Source: Best Korean skincare to prep skin for winter - Oct 31, 2025
- “It is such a lovely gel cream consistency that honestly isn't even a gel cream. It's just like a gel, super lightweight”11:26–11:31
- “Amazing for anyone who lives in a humid environment or has really oily skin”11:33–11:39
- “It has ingredients like Centella asiatica, tea tree, all of which are great to help reduce redness and irritation”11:43–11:49
- “Ultra lightweight and definitely amazing if you're someone out there who has consistently, deliberately oily skin like I do”12:04–12:10
- Source: My Most Repurchased Korean Skin Care Products - Feb 16, 2026
- “has centella asiatica in it”
- “It's super popular in Korea”3:08–3:11
- “It basically has all the properties that you ever need”3:10–3:14
- “It's soothing”3:12–3:16
- “Great for reducing acne”3:14–3:17
- “Strengthens your skin barrier”2:48–2:49
- “Reduces skin redness”3:16–3:17
- “This consistency is so rich and hydrating”3:19–3:23
- Source: Viral skincare products for broke people - Apr 23, 2025
- “I never knew how lightweight a serum could be until I tried the IUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum”5:31–5:35
- “This one is so freaking good if you struggle with excess oiliness, if you struggle with redness and sensitivity, if you have breakouts or acne”5:53–5:58
- “This not only works to reduce any redness or irritation, it also has ingredients that help to fight against breakouts and pimples”6:00–6:06
- “It's by far one of the most fast absorbing serums I have ever used in my life”6:37–6:40
- “So freaking good if you're just wanting a simple but effective serum that can get you through the day”6:40–6:44
- “I've probably purchased over 10 bottles”
- “This product has stuck with me for life”6:54–6:58
- “I started recommending this in videos like 7 years ago and I'm not going to stop anytime soon”7:09–7:14
- Source: My Most Repurchased Korean Skin Care Products - Feb 16, 2026
- “It's very calming for any redness or acne”
- “I like the texture of it as well. It's a bit more liquidy”11:55–11:59
- “This one wouldn't mind repurchasing”
- Source: Every product I finished in 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
- “I like beta glucan just in general as an ingredient. I think it's incredibly hydrating, barrier repairing, underrated”15:17–15:20
- “It's super hydrating”
- “It's kind of perfect for that spring summer where your skin's a bit drier, but you also don't want one of these gel moisturizers that don't leave you any hydration”15:33–15:41
- Source: Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks - Jul 2, 2026
- “IUNIK beta glucan cream has this gel cream kind of a texture and focuses on hydrating and soothing your skin”0:04–0:09
- “Because it's a lightweight moisturizer, it is perfect for all skin types during the summer and monsoon season”0:12–0:16
- “However, during the winter season, only oily skin can use it”0:14–0:24
- Source: Will I Repurchase Any Empty Moisturizer? Skincare Trash Talk - Mar 18, 2026
- “It really has a smoothness and a silkiness that isn't necessarily really heavy with silicone or anything like that, and the finish is also quite middle of the road”30:35–30:41
- “All in all, I think that this is a really good one”
- “I like that it has beta-glucan, so if you deal with dehydration issues, I think this could be a really good one”30:50–30:57
- “It isn't quite at the level yet as like some of my top-tier picks, but I think it's one to watch”31:28–31:34
- Source: Best Asian Sunscreens of 2026 and Ones to Avoid - Jul 2, 2026
- “This IUNIK Beta Glucan 3X barrier cream is like a richer, thicker version of their original beta glucan cream”0:22–0:27
- “It has a very cushiony thick texture and is ideal only for normal to dry skin”0:29–0:37
- “I absolutely enjoyed it during the last winter season”0:34–0:40
- “Feel it does help in repairing the moderate level of damaged skin situation”0:37–0:46
- “However, I feel if you have very oily, very acne prone skin, you probably want to skip it. It might cause clogging on your skin”0:43–0:50
- Source: Will I Repurchase Any Empty Moisturizer? Skincare Trash Talk - Mar 18, 2026
- “Super lightweight, right? And then they also tell that it's like not only a hydration, but a cooling effect on the skin”12:10–12:15
- “This is going to be amazing for those in a hot hot humid climates”12:22–12:25
- “That might be one of the best experiences that I've had in a sunscreen in a really long time”12:59–13:02
- “This is pretty much a green tea toner sunscreen. Like it has five types of Centella. It's got loaded antioxidants, panthenol for soothing the skin. This is the green tea toner sunscreen”13:16–13:22
- “I might actually use body sunscreen every day as a function of this”13:26–13:29
- Source: Top Korean Sunscreens You Need This Summer | Dermatologist Favorites - Jun 11, 2026
Brand note
IUNIK is a Korean skincare brand that leans hard into soothing, lightweight formulas — think gel textures and calming ingredients like centella and beta-glucan. It's a solid pick if you have oily, sensitive, or redness-prone skin and want hydration that doesn't sit heavy. The Centella Calming Gel Cream is the most talked-about product, but it's worth noting that at least one creator with reactive skin found it irritating over time, so it's not a universal win.
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