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iUNIK Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Contains Centella Asiatica Extract to soothe the skin Red Fruits Complex (Prunus, Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach, Punica) is Anti-oxidant and Vitamin-rich and provides plenty of nutrition to the skin Brightens skin tone and reduces appearances of fine lines and wrinkles
adenosine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
niacinamide
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
1.8% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Contains Centella Asiatica Extract to soothe the skin Red Fruits Complex (Prunus, Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach, Punica) is Anti-oxidant and Vitamin-rich and provides plenty of nutrition to the skin Brightens skin tone and reduces appearances of fine lines and wrinkles
niacinamide
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
punica granatum extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream
sodium chondroitin sulfate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
sodium hyaluronate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
arginine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
1.8% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Anti-oxidation
ficus carica fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
punica granatum extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
prunus persica fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
User reviews (2)
Recommend
2 reviews
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How would you describe the finish?
1 review
Matt
Dewy
Shiny
How would you describe the texture?
2 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does this product clog
pores?
2 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
2 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
prunus persica fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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butylene glycol
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
cyclopentasiloxane
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Beta-glucan, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl isononanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Cetearyl glucoside, Allantoin, Centella asiatica extract, Betaine, Prunus salicina fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract
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