iUNIK vs The Face Shop — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
9/10 · iUNIK
| Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum | Yehwadam Revitalizing Serum | |
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| Brand | iUNIK | The Face Shop |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Slightly viscous but watery serum that absorbs cleanly | Silky, slightly viscous serum with herbal scent |
| Finish | calm, hydrated without shine | dewy |
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| Verdict | iUNIK signature product and one of the best-kept secrets in sensitive-skin K-beauty. 70% beta-glucan — a powerhouse humectant and soothing agent — combined with a minimalist supporting cast. The result is a serum that hydrates like hyaluronic acid but also calms reactive skin the way centella does. Cult favorite for a reason. | The Face Shop's premium line proves the brand can compete with Sulwhasoo at half the price. This ginseng and traditional Korean herb serum genuinely firms and brightens aging skin. The Yehwadam line uses traditional Korean medicine ingredients backed by LG's R&D. Outstanding value in the anti-aging space. |
