1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Beta Glucan 3x Barrier Cream
face cream
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face cream
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Take the skin testThe IUNIK Beta Glucan 3x Barrier Cream is a deeply hydrating, skin-repairing moisturizer designed to restore and strengthen the skin barrier, especially ideal for dry and sensitive skin types. Infused with 10,000ppm of beta-glucan, ectoin, and panthenol, it soothes irritation, locks in moisture, and supports long-term skin resilience. Niacinamide and phytosphingosine brighten dullness and help manage breakouts, while the rich, creamy texture absorbs effortlessly to reveal a radiant, nourished glow. Perfect for daily use to maintain soft, healthy, and balanced skin.
Beta Glucan 3x Barrier Cream is a lightweight cream from IUNIK. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol and Glycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Beta-glucan, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ectoin.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Hydrogenated Lecithin.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Vinyl Dimethicone
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 36 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol and isooctadecanol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecan-1-ol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, ethenyl methyl, ethenyldimethylsilyl terminated
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
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WATER, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PANTHENOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PHYTOSTERYL ISOSTEARYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETA-GLUCAN, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, VINYL DIMETHICONE, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CARBOMER, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL, ECTOIN, ADENOSINE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM PHYTATE, CERAMIDE NP, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, TOCOPHEROL.
PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP.
Apply an appropriate amount to the face at the final stage of the skin care routine. Pat gently into the skin to aid in absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Vinyl Dimethicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 36 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
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