Banila Co Dear Hydration Water Barrier Cream Versus iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Banila Co Dear Hydration Water Barrier Cream 48 ingredients
iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Banila Co Dear Hydration Water Barrier Cream 48 ingredients
iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Methylpropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Menthyl PCA
HumectantEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Phytate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthyl PCA, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Tocopherol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Banila Co Dear Hydration Water Barrier Cream 48 ingredients
iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 10 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Banila Co Dear Hydration Water Barrier Cream 48 ingredients
iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 10 ingredients
I got a sample of this and saw that it was FA safe and had no comedogenic or irritating ingredients so I tried it out. Only used it 4 times, but it was pretty obvious what a powerful humectant beta-glucan is. Just pure hydration and calm. Definitely buying the full size if I need the extra hydration. In this regard, it beats the skin1004 madagascar centella ampoule! (Still love that for beneficial Show more
Very hydrating, my must have product
Wow. I regret not buying this earlier. It's a somewhat thick serum that's very moisturizing and absorbs nicely into the skin,depending how much you use. I go heavy on this and put a full dropper on my face and it takes a while but it does sink in.
It has helped with my rosacea flareups and dry patches.
It's niacinamide free so it's a great hydrating Show more
