iUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Beta-glucanWorks well
“It’s also enriched with adenosine for anti-wrinkle benefits.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Adenosine + 3 moreWorks
“Potent in humectants like mushroom-derived beta-glucan, the serum moisturizes skin and strengthens the skin barrier with no sticky feeling.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Helps to improve skin tone and overall skin complexion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
I really enjoyed this serum - it's wonderfully hydrating and really helped with healing acne marks. I liked the texture (spreadable, but substantial) and the size of the bottle for the price. That being said I think I'm looking for something that can also help guard against winter skin sensitivity which I'm not really finding with this serum unfortunately. So I'd recommend this serum but I think I'm going to keep looking.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.6–1.35%
Butylene glycol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolAdenosine~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineTromethamine~1.1–1.6%
Sodium pca~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerBeta-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Beta-glucanSodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Sodium pca, Carbomer, Beta-glucan, Sodium polyacrylate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| iUNIKBeta-Glucan Power Moisture SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Coreana LabAmple:N Peptide Shot Ampoule | ONE THINGCica B5 Serum | Beauty of JoseonPore Firming Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $15.00 | $18.64+$3.64 | $14.60 | $17.00+$2.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: 23 years old Bakuchiol A AmpouleAMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule
Product summary
"iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 1.30% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "iUNIK" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 16.25£ in the United Kingdom, for 21.95A$ in Australia and from 15.88$ up to 19.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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