Beta-glucan

Clinical findings show that topical beta-glucan visibly improves skin hydration, lowers skin reactivity, supports healing, and enhances stretch mark treatments. This versatile ingredient suits dry skin and oily skin alike, and it is widely available in soothing creams, lightweight serums, and refreshing toners. Because it layers easily, beta-glucan fits seamlessly into any daily skin care routine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
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Popular beta-glucan products
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Rhode
Glazing Milk
SAR 190.00
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LANEIGE
Water Sleeping Mask
SAR 63.75
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Torriden
Dive In Serum
SAR 69.70
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ZO Skin Health
Growth Factor Serum
SAR 719.54
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cocokind
Ceramide Barrier Serum
SAR 120.21
- Vitamasques Lip Mask
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iUNIK
Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
SAR 114.67
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ZO Skin Health
Daily Power Defense
SAR 662.61
Beta-glucan creams
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Rhode
Glazing Milk
SAR 190.00
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Torriden
Dive In Serum
SAR 69.70
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cocokind
Ceramide Barrier Serum
SAR 120.21
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iUNIK
Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
SAR 114.67
- Philosophy Hope In A Jar
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Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
SAR 1,242.00
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
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Hero Cosmetics
Rescue Balm
SAR 76.90
- StriVectin Contour Restore Tightening & Sculpting Face Cream
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Benton
Snail Bee High Content Essence
SAR 59.00
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iUNIK
Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream
SAR 66.23
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cream
SAR 108.07
What reviewers say about popular beta-glucan products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular beta-glucan product on Lovi.
Rhode Glazing Milk Deep Hydration ★4.8 · 100+ reviews
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask Intense hydration ★4.4 · 8.2k+ reviews
- Lightweight gel texture
- Non-sticky finish
- “woke up to plump, hydrated skin”
Torriden Dive In Serum Deep hydration ★4.8 · 5.0k+ reviews
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum Lightweight gel ★4.5 · 1.4k+ reviews
- Hydrating, plumping
- Very expensive
- “The lightweight gel feels refreshing upon application”
cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum Deep hydration ★4.8 · 3.4k+ reviews
- Lightweight texture
- Gentle formulation
- “noticeably hydrated”
Vitamasques Lip Mask Intense hydration ★4.3 · 800+ reviews
Beta-glucan serums
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ZO Skin Health
Growth Factor Serum
SAR 719.54
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ZO Skin Health
Daily Power Defense
SAR 662.61
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iUNIK
Tea Tree Relief Serum
SAR 30.23
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Beauty of Joseon
Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C
SAR 43.45
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MEDIHEAL
Retinol Collagen Lifting Pad
SAR 205.08
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celimax
The Real Cica Calming Ampoule
SAR 151.19
- Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum
Beta-glucan toners
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Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
SAR 36.00
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By Wishtrend
Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water
SAR 126.00
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
SAR 100.97
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belif
Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner
SAR 132.76
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Haruharu Wonder
Black Bamboo Mist
SAR 49.65
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Facial Toner
SAR 147.95
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Mild Toner Pad
SAR 121.24
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
SAR 147.13
- The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner
Other beta-glucan products
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LANEIGE
Water Sleeping Mask
SAR 63.75
- Vitamasques Lip Mask
- Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask
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Huxley
Good Night Sleep Mask
SAR 128.97
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Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel
SAR 43.00
- Paula's Choice Softening Cream Cleanser
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Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
SAR 45.78
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LANEIGE
Eye Sleeping Mask
SAR 153.00
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Medi-Peel
Hyaluron Aqua Peptide 9 Ampoule Eye Patch
SAR 55.28
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MEDIHEAL
Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad
SAR 118.00
- JKosmmune Enzyme Cleansing Powder
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iUNIK
Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen
SAR 57.34
Beta-glucan for dry skin
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
SAR 100.97
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
SAR 147.13
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Rhode
Glazing Milk
SAR 190.00
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
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Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence
SAR 60.00
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cocokind
Ceramide Barrier Serum
SAR 120.21
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Beauty of Joseon
Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C
SAR 43.45
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iUNIK
Tea Tree Relief Serum
SAR 30.23
- Vitamasques Lip Mask
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Facial Toner
SAR 147.95
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Mild Toner Pad
SAR 121.24
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iUNIK
Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream
SAR 66.23
Beta-glucan for oily skin
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
SAR 100.97
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Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
SAR 45.78
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belif
Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner
SAR 132.76
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Haruharu Wonder
Black Bamboo Mist
SAR 49.65
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Facial Toner
SAR 147.95
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LANEIGE
Eye Sleeping Mask
SAR 153.00
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
SAR 147.13
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Mild Toner Pad
SAR 121.24
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celimax
The Real Cica Calming Ampoule
SAR 151.19
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By Wishtrend
Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water
SAR 126.00
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Wellage
Real Hyaluronic Blue 100 Ampoule
SAR 123.00
- Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum
Beta-glucan for combination skin
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belif
Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner
SAR 132.76
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Facial Toner
SAR 147.95
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
SAR 100.97
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
SAR 147.13
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Beauty of Joseon
Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C
SAR 43.45
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celimax
The Real Cica Calming Ampoule
SAR 151.19
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Torriden
Dive In Serum
SAR 69.70
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Haruharu Wonder
Black Bamboo Mist
SAR 49.65
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Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
SAR 45.78
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iUNIK
Tea Tree Relief Serum
SAR 30.23
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Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence
SAR 60.00
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Mild Toner Pad
SAR 121.24
Questions and answers
What does beta-glucan do for the skin?
Beta-glucan helps improve skin hydration, supports skin recovery after laser treatments, and may enhance the healing of burns and stretch marks. It also helps reduce skin reactivity and redness.
How do you use beta-glucan?
Beta-glucan is used daily in skincare regimens to help improve skin hydration, recovery, and barrier function. Topical formulations containing beta-glucan may also be applied to support healing after treatments like fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021The Journal of Dermatology, 2022
Should you use beta-glucan in the morning or at night?
Beta-glucan can be used in your daily skincare routine without restriction to morning or night. It helps support skin recovery and hydration.
Can you use beta-glucan every day?
Yes, you can use beta-glucan daily to help soothe dry or recovering skin. It is often included in daily moisturizers and post-procedure routines to support skin hydration and barrier recovery.
Does beta-glucan cause purging or irritation?
Beta-glucan is unlikely to cause purging, and it is frequently used to help soothe skin and support recovery after intensive treatments.
Which skin types is beta-glucan best for?
Beta-glucan is well-suited for all skin types, with Lovi rating options like Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner as a Superior fit for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin. It also offers Superior fits for acne-prone skin with Torriden Dive In Serum, for mature skin with Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner, and for skin with dark spots with Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C.
Research on beta-glucan
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