iUNIK skincare
iUNIK is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.
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Skincare enthusiasts love iUNIK for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and makeup removers, all grounded in gentle yet effective formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best, helping to soothe and balance complex complexions. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Centella Calming Gel Cream for acne-prone skin, the Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted solutions, the brand delivers reliable daily care that respects the skin barrier.
This page covers some of the most popular iUNIK products; for the whole iUNIK range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 14.6k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise iUNIK for lightweight texture, effective hydration, and soothing sensitive skin. The most common complaints are insufficient hydration for dry skin and stickiness or shine.
Highlights
Non-sticky and fast-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Texture is literally gel without any color... lightweight — Centella Calming Gel Cream”
- “Sinks in the skin quite well — Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream”
- “Skin drinks it right up — Centella Calming Gel Cream”
Soothing and calming moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Calms redness instantly — Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum”
- “Zaps inflammation dramatically — Centella Calming Gel Cream”
- “Great for post-breakout healing — Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream”
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “Deep lasting hydration — Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum”
- “Leaves my face soft and plump — Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream”
Good under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Makeup stays on with no dry patches — Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream”
- “acts as primer — Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen”
Not moisturizing enough Often Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin dry afterwards — Centella Calming Gel Cream”
- “Skin feels dry again after 10 minutes — Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream”
- “Too light for dry skin — Tea Tree Relief Serum”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Broke me out — Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum”
- “It irritated [my acne] which is weird — Centella Calming Gel Cream”
- “Caused breakouts without hydration — Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream”
Scent and essential oils Sometimes Noted
- “peculiar smell — Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil”
- “Fragrance is a little strong — Centella Calming Gel Cream”
- “smells like grass — Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen”
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Questions and answers
Is iUNIK good for oily skin?
Yes, iUNIK is a good option for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The iUNIK products on this page help keep skin comfortable, though reviewers sometimes note they are not moisturizing enough.
Is iUNIK worth it?
iUNIK may be worth it for shoppers looking for gentle care, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High across major skin types. Reviewers often mention its products provide intense hydration and absorb quickly without a sticky feel, though some note it may not be moisturizing enough for very dry skin.
What are iUNIK's best products?
iUNIK features several standout products, and Lovi rates the Centella Calming Gel Cream as Superior for dry skin. Additionally, the Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum and Centella Calming Gel Cream both achieve High fit levels for a wide range of skin types.
Which iUNIK moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Centella Calming Gel Cream is the best choice for dry skin, followed by the Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream and the Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum. Lovi rates the Centella Calming Gel Cream as Superior for dry skin, and rates both the Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream and the Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum as High.
Does iUNIK cause breakouts?
Yes, reviewers sometimes note that iUNIK products caused breakouts. However, the iUNIK products on this page are rated High for acne-prone skin.
Is iUNIK fragrance-free?
Yes, the iUNIK products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers occasionally mention scent and essential oils, but every item featured here is formulated without added fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in iUNIK products?
iUNIK products use centella asiatica, beta-glucan, and tea tree extract as their key ingredients to help soothe and calm the skin. Reviewers note that these formulas are non-sticky and fast-absorbing.
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Where can I buy iUNIK, and how much does it cost?
You can buy iUNIK at stores in France, with prices ranging from €14.00 to €27.30 and most falling between €17.94 and €21.12.
What are good alternatives to iUNIK?
Good alternatives to iUNIK with brand pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine as Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin compared to iUNIK's High fit for those skin types.
iUNIK vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKIN1004 is rated better for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates SKIN1004 Superior and iUNIK High, while both brands are rated High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns iUNIK, and where is it from?
iUNIK is a Korean brand founded in 2016, owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.
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Is iUNIK cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list iUNIK as cruelty-free.
Is iUNIK good for dry skin?
Yes, iUNIK is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the products provide intense hydration, and every iUNIK product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which iUNIK sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The only sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin is the Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen, which Lovi rates Average for sensitive skin.
Is iUNIK good for sensitive skin?
Yes, iUNIK is a good choice for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers are soothing and calming, and the iUNIK products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is iUNIK good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, iUNIK is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that its moisturizers are non-sticky and fast-absorbing.
Is iUNIK good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, iUNIK offers several products that help with dark spots, and Lovi rates the Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream, Centella Calming Gel Cream, Tea Tree Relief Serum, and Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil High for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots by slowing down pigment transfer.
Is iUNIK good for mature skin?
Yes, iUNIK is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the Centella Calming Gel Cream, Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream, and Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil High for mature skin. Reviewers often mention intense hydration, though some note it may not be moisturizing enough for everyone.
Research behind iUNIK's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Bifidobacterium longum lysate, a new ingredient for reactive skin
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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