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
IUNIK
Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser
face gel cleanser
IUNIK
face gel cleanser
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Take the skin testExperience gentle yet effective cleansing with iUNIK Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser, a low pH (5.5 ± 1) K-beauty cleanser infused with Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Centella Asiatica to soothe sensitive skin while removing impurities. Its vegan, fragrance-free formula, enriched with a multi-acid complex (AHA, BHA, PHA, LHA) and eight types of Hyaluronic Acid, exfoliates, controls sebum, and hydrates, delivering a balanced, radiant complexion without dryness or irritation.
Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser is a lightweight gel cleanser from IUNIK. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 61 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Beta-glucan and Hyaluronic Acid, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Beta-glucan, Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Centella Asiatica Extract and Beta-glucan.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily 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 barrier support 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, silicone-free and microplastic-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 first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Lauric acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract is an extract of the beans of the Coffee plant, Coffea arabica L., Rubiaceae
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
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.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Cleanse" 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 61 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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.
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycine, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucose homopolymer, dodecyl ether
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Lauric acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Calendula Officinalis Flower is plant material derived from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers by the microorganism, Lactobacillus
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Mentha Suaveolens, Lamiaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Trifolium Pratense Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Red Clover, Trifolium pratense L., Fabaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruit of the Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L., Solanaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract is an extract of the beans of the Coffee plant, Coffea arabica L., Rubiaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Saw Palm, Serenoa Serrulata, Palmaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Malus domestica, Rosaceae
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Heart Mint, Mentha rotundifolia L., Lamiaceae
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cynanchum Atratum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Cynanchum atratum, Apocynaceae.
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-
43rd 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)
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
49th 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)-
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acacia Senegal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate of the acacia, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycolipids are mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
56th 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
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium carbonate
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
\b,\e-Carotene-3,3'Diol, (3R, 3'R, 6'R)-,Lutein
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WATER, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER, LACTOBACILLUS/HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER FERMENT FILTRATE, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHA SUAVEOLENS LEAF EXTRACT, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM FRUIT EXTRACT, COFFEA ARABICA SEED EXTRACT, SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT, MENTHA ROTUNDIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT, CYNANCHUM ATRATUM EXTRACT, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TROMETHAMINE, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ALLANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ECTOIN, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, GLYCOLIPIDS, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, XANTHOPHYLLS.
HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Morning cleansing: Wet face with lukewarm water, apply a pea-sized amount of cleanser, lather gently, and rinse thoroughly. Double cleansing (evening): After an oil-based cleanser, apply the gel to wet skin, massage to create foam, and rinse with lukewarm water. Application: Dispense a small amount onto hands, massage onto face in circular motions, focusing on areas with sebum or impurities. Follow-up: Pat skin dry and follow with toner, serum, or moisturizer to lock in hydration and complete your skincare routine.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily 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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propylene Glycol Laurate, Lactobacillus/hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
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 Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 61 ingredients, of which 12 are recorded as actives.
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