iUNIK Beta-Glucan 3X Barrier Cream 50ml

What it is & Key Features

• Product: iUNIK Beta‑Glucan 3X Barrier Cream, size 50 ml.

• Purpose: A barrier‑repairing, deeply hydrating face cream, formulated especially for dry, sensitive, or barrier‑compromised skin. 

• Key claims:

  • Contains 10,000 ppm Beta‑Glucan to support deep hydration and barrier strength. 

  • Enriched with Ectoin + Panthenol (vitamin B5 derivative) to soothe irritation, strengthen the barrier, protect against environmental stressors. 

  • Rich cream texture yet designed to absorb without excessive greasiness. Suitable for daily use. 

  • Dermatologically tested and allergy‑friendly (claims like “free from 26 common allergens” appear in listing).

🔬 Ingredients & What They Do

Some of the highlighted ingredients:

• Beta‑Glucan: A potent humectant and barrier‑support ingredient. The formulation emphasizes 10,000 ppm of it. 

• Ectoin: A newer skincare ingredient known for protective effects — defending skin from stress (UV, pollution, dryness) and aiding barrier resilience. 

• Panthenol: Known for its soothing, hydrating, and repairing effect on compromised skin. 

• Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP: These support tone‑brightening (niacinamide) plus barrier lipids (phytosphingosine, ceramide) for skin repair.

• The base: Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride etc — decent emollient/humectant mix.

🧴 How to Use

1. After cleansing and your serum/treatment, at the moisturiser/cream step, apply a moderate amount of the cream evenly over the face. 

2. Gently pat/press for better absorption. 

3. Use morning and/or night. If used in the morning, follow with sunscreen (especially if skin barrier is newly strengthened).

4. On very dry or compromised skin, you might use it as your main night cream; in the morning you might pair a lighter layer or use for targeted areas.

🎯 Who It’s Good For

• Skin types: Dry, very dry, sensitive, or skin that has been compromised (over‑exfoliated, post‑treatment, barrier damaged). Many listings note this as target. 

• Skin concerns: Moisture loss, rough texture, visible barrier damage (tightness, flaking, sensitivity), redness/irritation from external stress.

• Users who want a cream rather than a gel or lotion, but one that isn’t ultra‑heavy occlusive (though some users find it richer).

• Could also be useful in seasons/conditions where skin needs extra support (winter, air‑conditioned indoor environments, travelling).

⚠️ Things to Be Aware / Limitations

• Texture & feel: Some users report that the cream can feel a little ticklier, or slightly occlusive/heavy for oily skin, or in very humid climates. For example:

  “Also felt very tacky on my skin… felt overly occlusive and kind of waxy on my skin.” 

• Although it is formulated for sensitive skin, any product can still cause reaction depending on the individual (barrier state, other actives in routine).

• As with all barrier‑repair creams: using regular sunscreen, gentle cleansing, avoiding over‑exfoliation remains key — the cream supports but does not replace those fundamentals.

• Pricing & availability: Imported K‑beauty products may cost more locally in Pakistan, may have limited stock. Check authenticity, batch codes, trusted importers.

• If your skin is very oily or used to ultra‑matte finishes, you may find this cream richer than preferred — you might prefer a lighter barrier‑serum alternative for daytime.