iUNIK vs Then I Met You — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Living Cleansing Balm
9/10 · Then I Met You
| Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil | Living Cleansing Balm | |
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| Brand | iUNIK | Then I Met You |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8.1/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | 8-ingredient minimalist oil | Luxurious buttery balm that melts into a golden oil on contact with warm skin |
| Finish | Clean | clean, nourished |
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| Verdict | Iunik's 8-ingredient cleansing oil — sunflower + canola + calendula + jojoba + macadamia + argan in a stripped-down minimalist formulation. The Calendula officinalis flower extract delivers the brand's signature soothing positioning, and the minimal INCI list means no fragrance, no essential oils, no surprises. Clean-beauty preferences meet $18 pricing. | Widely considered the best cleansing balm in K-beauty at any price. The olive plus sea buckthorn plus squalane base melts makeup and sunscreen effortlessly, and the orange oil scent is subtle rather than artificial. Leaves skin clean, nourished, and never stripped. Expensive, but a single jar lasts months and the experience is genuinely luxurious. |
