Wonjin Effect Water Glow Ampoule Versus iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Wonjin Effect Water Glow Ampoule 48 ingredients
iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 10 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Wonjin Effect Water Glow Ampoule 48 ingredients
iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Buteth-3
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberClay Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Boletus Edulis Whole Plant Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Schisandra Chinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Chinensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCitrus Iyo Fruit Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTributyl Citrate
SolventOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Water
Humectant
Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Collagen
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantAzulene
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Buteth-3, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Clay Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Boletus Edulis Whole Plant Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Chinensis Flower Extract, Sea Water, Citrus Iyo Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Tributyl Citrate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coral Extract, Collagen Water, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Azulene, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Wonjin Effect Water Glow Ampoule 48 ingredients
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