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June 12, 2026
Today we’re reviewing a moisturising cream from Korean skincare brand iUNIK, best known for minimalist formulas that won't break the bank.
iUNIK became popular with Asian Beauty fans thanks to its simple, ingredient-focused skincare range, often compared to brands like COSRX.
If your skin feels sensitive, tight or compromised, iUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream is designed to help comfort and hydrate the skin while supporting a healthier-looking barrier.
iUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream is a basic Korean moisturiser that promises hydration benefits without irritating your skin. It contains a mix of humectants and Centella asiatica.
This cream is best suited to sensitive skin, or skin that feels like its barrier has been compromised.
A compromised skin barrier can show up as tightness, stinging, redness, rough texture, increased sensitivity or breakouts. It can happen from over-exfoliating, using products that are too harsh, exposure to cold weather, pollution or simply using the wrong routine for your skin.
One of the positives of this cream is that it has no added fragrance, making it a better option for already-fragile skin.
If your skin is dry, peri-menopausal, mature or craving something more nourishing with anti-aging benefits, Jelly Ko Bubble Tea Steam Cream is a beautiful upgrade. It features beta glucan alongside 9 other active ingredients to soften, comfort and deeply moisturise the skin.
It’s designed as a 3-in-1 oil, serum and moisturiser, which is ideal if your skin needs more cushion, glow and comfort. Best of all, it comes in a Prevention Best of Beauty-Award winning refill.
Use iUNIK morning and night as the final moisturising step in your routine.
In the morning, apply it before sunscreen and allow it to absorb properly. At night, use it after your serum. If your skin is very dry, you can layer it underneath a thicker sleeping mask or occlusive cream.
The star ingredient is beta glucan, a skin-soothing ingredient commonly derived from mushrooms. It is loved in skincare for its calming, moisturising and barrier-supporting benefits, making it especially useful for sensitive or dry skin.
Despite its richer appearance, the cream feels relatively lightweight once applied. It hydrates well without feeling overly greasy, which makes it a nice option for skin that is prone to congestion.
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iUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream is a solid basic moisturiser, especially if you need something on a budget. It is not overly heavy, which means it may also work well for combination skin types looking for comfort without a greasy finish.
However, in 2026 it feels like a product from an earlier generation of K-Beauty. It does what it says, but there are now many more sophisticated barrier creams available with newer ingredients like ectoin and more robust lipid-repair systems.
Despite being called a moisture cream, many people with peri-menopausal skin, mature skin, eczema-prone skin or very dry winter skin will probably want something richer, especially at night.
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Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Trimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Betaine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
"The star ingredient is a natural extract called Beta Glucan, which is derived from mushrooms and has antioxidant properties. It’s a known skin-soothing agent, making it ideal for sensitive skin."
- STYLE STORY
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