iUNIK skincare
iUNIK is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.
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iUNIK is loved for its minimalist approach to moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and makeup removers, utilizing thoughtful formulas that highlight effective, natural ingredients. Its products suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, providing gentle hydration and balancing care. For targeted concerns, the brand offers standout options including 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, its offerings deliver reliable daily support for a balanced complexion.
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 works well for oily skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers are non-sticky and fast-absorbing, though some users note that it may not be moisturizing enough.
Is iUNIK worth it?
iUNIK is worth considering for dry, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for these skin types. The iUNIK products on this page are completely free of fragrance, though shoppers sometimes note occasional breakouts or that the moisturizers are not moisturizing enough.
What are iUNIK's best products?
iUNIK fits dry skin best with the Centella Calming Gel Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its intense hydration, while every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
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Which iUNIK moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Centella Calming Gel Cream is the best moisturizer 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 the other two as High.
Does iUNIK cause breakouts?
iUNIK is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers, though some reviewers note occasional breakouts. The iUNIK products on this page fit acne-prone skin well, with moisturizers like the Centella Calming Gel Cream rated High for acne-prone skin by Lovi.
Is iUNIK fragrance-free?
Yes, the iUNIK products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in iUNIK products?
iUNIK features natural extracts like centella and tea tree, alongside hydrating ingredients such as beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid, across its formulas. Reviewers often mention that these ingredients help keep the skin feeling soft and calm, though some note occasional breakouts.
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How do I build a iUNIK skincare routine?
To build an iUNIK routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a calming deep moisture toner, the Centella Calming Gel Cream, and the Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen. In the evening, use the Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser followed by a facial cleanser, the Tea Tree Relief Serum, and the Centella Calming Gel Cream. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask into your evening routine after cleansing and before your serum.
Where can I buy iUNIK, and how much does it cost?
iUNIK products can be bought online through Lovi on pages featuring stores in Italy. Prices range from thirteen euros and forty-nine cents to twenty-one euros and eighty-four cents, with most items falling between fifteen euros and eighty-nine cents and twenty euros and fifty cents.
What are good alternatives to iUNIK?
Good alternatives to iUNIK include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates SKIN1004 Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
iUNIK vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKIN1004 is slightly better for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates SKIN1004 Superior and iUNIK High, while both brands rate High for combination, oily, 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 fits dry skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its intense hydration, and every iUNIK product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
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 fits sensitive skin well, and Lovi rates the brand's routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers mostly mention that its moisturizers are soothing and calming, and every iUNIK product on this page lists no fragrance.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Pharmaceutics, 2024
Is iUNIK good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, iUNIK is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Shoppers frequently mention that its moisturizers are non-sticky, fast-absorbing, and soothing, though breakouts are sometimes noted as a risk.
Is iUNIK good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, iUNIK is generally good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates most of its products High for this concern. Ingredients like niacinamide, found in several items, help reduce pigmentation.
Is iUNIK good for mature skin?
Yes, iUNIK is good for mature skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for mature skin, and multiple moisturizers such as the Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream and Centella Calming Gel Cream fit mature skin at a High level.
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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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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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