IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum 50ml

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) • FA-Safe • Fragrance-Free • Halal-Friendly* • Vegan-Friendly* • Cruelty-Free*

For skin that stings after cleansing or flakes in patches, a barrier that cannot hold water reads as a constant low-grade discomfort rather than a single visible symptom. This serum's entire job is rebuilding that water-holding capacity before anything else is layered on.

Pros: minimalist 10-ingredient formula with nothing to individually second-guess; fragrance-free and FA-safe; strong, repeated community consensus on hydration; layers without known conflict under retinoids or acids as a buffering step.

Caveats: a genuine third-party complaint states the current formula carries less Beta-Glucan than an older, discontinued version; several reviewers found it too rich for oily skin in humid weather; pH is not officially published by the brand.

In Mauritius heat, the oily, slightly damp feeling on your face by midday is sweat and sebum doing their normal job — not dirt. Washing more than twice a day strips the skin's acid mantle (its natural pH 4.5-5.5 protective film), and the skin responds by producing more sebum to compensate, which is the exact oiliness people are usually trying to wash away.

This serum does not participate in that cycle: it is a leave-on hydrator, not a cleanser, and its job is to rebuild the water-holding capacity that over-cleansing destroys. Beta-Glucan forms a light, breathable film that helps the skin retain water instead of losing it to transepidermal water loss (TEWL), which is the mechanism that actually calms the compensatory-oil response over 2-4 weeks of consistent use.

Bedside-compatible: yes. No rinsing required, no precise dosage measuring beyond a few drops, and it can be pressed on with unwashed hands in a pinch without compromising the product.

It qualifies for a bare-bones routine: serum, then whatever moisturizer is already open, is a complete minimum-viable step on a night when a full routine is not happening. The gel texture is not heavy or strongly scented, so it does not carry the sensory-aversion risk that thick balms or fragranced products can on overstimulated days.

Step 1 (When): AM or PM, after toner/essence, before moisturizer.

Step 2 (How much): 2-3 drops for the face; add one more drop for the neck if used.

Step 3 (How): Press gently into slightly damp skin with fingertips — do not rub — and let it absorb for 30-60 seconds before your next step.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Gentle cleanser or splash of water if skin isn't oily overnight.
2. Hydrating toner, 5-8 drops, wait 10-20 seconds.
3. IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum — 2-3 drops on slightly damp skin, wait 30-60 seconds.
4. Moisturizer, 1-2 peas depending on texture.
5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, non-negotiable, 2-finger rule.

In humid Mauritius mornings, humectants like Beta-Glucan and glycerin pull moisture from the humid air itself rather than from deeper skin layers — this is precisely why this serum performs better in the morning humidity than it does in a dry, air-conditioned office later in the day.

1. Oil cleanser (if wearing sunscreen/makeup), then water-based cleanser.
2. Toner/essence, wait 10-20 seconds.
3. IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum — 2-3 drops, wait 30-60 seconds.
4. Any targeted active (retinol, acid, Vitamin C) per your own one-lane schedule.
5. Moisturizer to seal.

If your PM routine includes a retinoid or acid, this serum can be applied either just before or just after it as a comfort/buffering layer — it contains no known chemically-reactive ingredient that destabilizes retinoids, acids, or Vitamin C, but keep the active itself to a single lane per night regardless.

Technique: Pat/press into skin, do not rub — friction increases irritation and does not speed absorption.

Required skin state: Slightly damp performs best — the humectants have extra surface water to bind, which several reviewers independently found reduced the tacky/pilling sensation reported when applying to fully dry skin.

Wait time: 30-60 seconds before your next layer.

Hands vs. cotton pad: Hands deliver 100% of the product; cotton pads absorb roughly 30-40% of it. Use hands for this serum.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors or applying makeup.

Amount defaults: toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck. Hydrators perform best on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin. If the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: (1) Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional); (2) pH-prep toner (optional); (3) hydrating toner layers, 1-3 (optional); (4) essence (optional — choose toner layering OR essence, not both, if you pill easily); (5) mist (optional micro-step); (6) booster/soothing serum (optional); (7) antioxidant lane, choose one (optional); (8) pigment-support lane, choose one (optional); (9) hydration serum lane — this product's position, on slightly damp skin, sealed with moisturizer especially in AC; (10) oil-control lane (optional); (11) peptide/repair lane (optional); (12) eye serum/cream (optional); (13) moisturizer; (14) optional sealing layer if dry/AC; (15) sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, non-negotiable; (16) lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking — in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: (1) micellar pre-cleanse (optional); (2) oil cleanser/balm if wearing SPF/makeup; (3) water cleanser, second cleanse; (4) pH-prep toner (optional); (5) hydrating toner layers (optional); (6) essence (optional); (7) soothing/barrier serum (optional — this product can sit here or at the anchor slot below); (8) anchor product slot (bold placement); (9) targeted serum, only if non-conflicting (optional); (10) moisturizer; (11) sleeping mask (optional); (12) occlusive seal, avoid if clog-prone (optional); (13) spot treatment/patch, as needed; (14) lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine — barrier/hydration products like this one can always accompany any lane. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

This is a light fluid/water-thin gel-serum — apply after watery toners/essences, before moisturizer or cream. It sits in the water-phase, so it layers cleanly under an emollient or occlusive moisturizer without needing an oil-phase step in between.

Carbomer and Sodium Polyacrylate are gel-network thickeners, which is why the product can look thicker in the bottle than it feels once spread — do not judge the amount you need by how viscous it looks in the container; 2-3 drops is genuinely enough for the whole face.

Before starting this product, your routine does not need any specific prerequisite foundation — this is a barrier-support hydrator, not a strength-tiered active.

Dehydration and barrier weakness: Beta-Glucan is a humectant polysaccharide that binds water at the skin surface and supports the skin's own barrier-repair processes, reducing the flaking and tightness that come from a compromised acid mantle.

Reactive/irritated skin: Beta-Glucan carries documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in the wider skincare-ingredient literature (not brand-specific clinical data for this exact SKU), which is consistent with the rosacea/dry-patch calming several reviewers reported.

What this product cannot do: it cannot resolve active breakouts, fade pigmentation, or replace a targeted treatment for acne, dark spots, or fine lines — Adenosine is present but at an almost certainly sub-1% concentration, so any wrinkle-improvement effect should not be the reason to buy this product.

Moisturizer to seal it in — primary: IUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream 60ml — same beta-glucan lineage, explicitly designed by the brand as this serum's sealing partner. Use PM or AM after the serum.

Alternatives (verified in stock 2026-09-10): IUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 60ml (lighter, better for humid days); IUNIK Beta Glucan 3X Barrier Cream 50ml (richer, only 2 units in stock at time of writing — confirm availability); IUNIK Beta Glucan All In One Barrier Lotion 300ml (lightweight, face+body, only 1 unit in stock — confirm availability).

AM sunscreen to lock in barrier work — primary: IUNIK Beta Glucan Barrier Sunscreen 60ml (same beta-glucan lineage, only 3 units in stock — confirm availability). Alternatives: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 100ml, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ml, Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml.

Gentle first-cleanse pairing — primary: IUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil 200ml. Alternatives: IUNIK Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam 150ml (only 1 unit in stock — confirm availability), IsNtree Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam, COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml.

Pilling note: stacking this serum with multiple other Carbomer/polymer-thickened products (several toners and gel-creams use similar thickeners) raises pilling risk — apply on damp skin and wait the full 30-60 seconds before the next layer to minimize it.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, and can worsen inflammatory skin reactions and barrier weakness — the same barrier weakness this serum is formulated to support.

On a high-stress week, keeping this serum as a consistent, unchanged step (rather than adding a new active) gives the skin a stable hydration baseline while cortisol-driven barrier stress runs its course — reviewers who used it as a supportive layer under a busier active routine reported the most consistent satisfaction.

Permeability: Water-Permeable (wudu-compatible). This is a thin, water-based gel-serum with no occlusive waxes or heavy silicones in the declared INCI, so it does not form a water-blocking film on the skin.

Removal: No special removal step is needed before ablution given its water-permeable nature.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "A higher percentage of a hero ingredient always means a better product." REALITY: Beta-Glucan's brand-stated 40% figure is unusually high for a hero-ingredient serum, and while it is structurally consistent with its first-listed INCI position, texture and finish matter just as much as concentration — several reviewers found it too rich for their skin type despite the high number.

MYTH: "Serums that feel thick or take a while to absorb are 'not really absorbing' or sitting on top of the skin doing nothing." REALITY: A slower-absorbing, slightly tacky-on-application humectant gel is often a sign of a genuinely high-humectant-load formula doing its job of holding water at the surface — the fix for the sensory discomfort is applying on damp skin and using less, not assuming the product is ineffective.

AC environment warning: in air-conditioned rooms, humectants like Beta-Glucan and Glycerin can start drawing moisture FROM your deeper skin layers instead of from the (now-dry) air. Always seal this serum with a moisturizer when spending extended hours in AC.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 particulate increases during this period; this serum's gel texture is not notably tacky when applied correctly (damp skin, thin layer), so it is reasonable for AM use, but pat rather than rub if you've been outdoors.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; a residual calcium-stearate film from hard-water rinsing can leave skin feeling tight even before this serum is applied — a pH-adjusting toner beforehand helps this serum absorb more evenly.

*Beta-Glucan's 400,000ppm/40% figure is a brand-stated concentration corroborated across multiple independent third-party listings and consistent with its first-listed INCI position, but not independently lab-verified by Adilsons.

*Adenosine sits below the estimated efficacious-concentration threshold typical for this ingredient class and its inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than a guaranteed clinical effect at this SKU's actual dose.

Full INCI list: Beta-Glucan, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Sodium PCA, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---], Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol functions as a multi-functional solvent/preservative-booster; no traditional paraben or formaldehyde-releaser preservative is present in the declared list.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free. No Parfum/Fragrance entry appears in the declared INCI, corroborated by community reviews (SkinSort aggregate: 49% of reviewers specifically noted "no scent").

Scent: No detectable scent reported.

EU 26 allergen screen: None detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no Alcohol/Alcohol Denat./SD Alcohol entry present.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared 10-ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on this SKU's available INCI data — no animal-derived ingredient is detected in this specific 10-ingredient list. IUNIK is not a 100%-vegan brand across its full catalog, so this assessment applies to this SKU specifically, not the brand as a whole. This is NOT a formal vegan certification.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or an equivalent third-party audit. Whether IUNIK sells through Mainland China retail channels that could trigger post-market animal-testing exposure was not confirmed either way in our research.

Microplastic-Free: Yes. Carbomer and Sodium Polyacrylate are water-soluble/water-swellable thickening polymers, not solid particulate microplastics.

MFDS classification: Not confirmed as a registered Functional Cosmetic for this exact SKU. "Functional Cosmetic" in Korea means the product underwent additional government-mandated efficacy/safety testing for a specific claim (e.g. wrinkle improvement) — Adenosine's presence makes this plausible but it was not independently confirmed.

Comparative hydration claim: IUNIK and multiple resellers state Beta-Glucan holds 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid — this is a widely repeated brand claim with no independently checkable study citation found. *Evidence confidence: Marketing-Only. No named institution, sample size, or publication was found to support this specific comparative figure.

General ingredient evidence: Beta-Glucan's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are supported by the wider skincare-ingredient literature as a class, though not by a study specific to this exact product's formulation. *This broader-literature evidence is not the same as a clinical trial run on this SKU.

Reformulation history: A materially different older version of this exact product existed, marketed with "7 types of peptides" and no Beta-Glucan-first ingredient order — that formula has been discontinued in favor of the current minimalist, peptide-free, Beta-Glucan-forward 10-ingredient formula confirmed above. One third-party reviewer specifically states the current formula contains noticeably less Beta-Glucan than that older version — we report this honestly as an unresolved tension with the brand's 400,000ppm marketing figure for the current formula, rather than asserting either number as settled.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Safe. No fatty-acid esters, problematic plant oils, or known Malassezia-feeding ingredients are present in the declared 10-ingredient INCI, corroborated by an independent third-party fungal-acne-safe classification for this exact SKU.

Assessment: Low-to-Medium.

Carbomer and Sodium Polyacrylate (both gel-network thickeners) can interact with other polymer-thickened products layered on top — several reviewers reported tackiness or pilling specifically when applying this serum to fully dry skin or stacking it under multiple other gel/cream products.

Mitigation: apply to slightly damp skin, wait the full 30-60 seconds before the next layer, pat rather than rub, and reduce to 1-2 drops if you notice pilling starting.

Fresh product should be a clear-to-slightly-milky, colorless-to-faint gel. A yellowed color, a sour or off smell, or visible separation that will not remix are all spoilage signs — when in doubt, discard.

Mauritius storage note: keep out of direct bathroom-shower heat and humidity where possible; a bedroom shelf or drawer away from direct sun extends shelf life better than a steamy bathroom cabinet.

Patch test: apply a small amount to the inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then behind the ear, wait another 24 hours, before full facial use.

72-hour barrier reset (if you react): stop all actives. For 72 hours, use only a gentle cleanser, this serum or a plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately.

1. Applying to fully dry skin and rubbing it in — the single most common cause of the pilling/tackiness some reviewers report.
2. Using it as a stand-alone routine and expecting it to do more than hydrate — several reviewers found it "underwhelming" used completely alone without a supporting cleanser/moisturizer routine.
3. Skipping SPF because "it's just a hydrating serum" — humectants without daily SPF do not protect against UV-driven barrier breakdown.
4. Assuming more product means faster results — 2-3 drops is the effective dose; using more increases pilling risk without extra benefit.
5. Using it heavily in peak humidity without adjusting the amount down.

Overuse threshold: there is no established maximum-frequency restriction for this product (it is a daily-use hydrator), but using significantly more than 2-3 drops per application increases tackiness and pilling without added hydration benefit.

At 2-3 drops per application, twice daily, a 50ml bottle provides roughly 60-90 applications depending on hand dispensing habits — approximately 1-1.5 months of consistent AM+PM use for most people.

Using several times the recommended amount per application (as some reviewers describe when layering heavily) will shorten this considerably without improving results, since 2-3 drops is already the effective dose. Reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out, to allow for delivery time.

This serum's job is rebuilding water-holding capacity at the skin surface — apply it after toner/essence, before moisturizer, on slightly damp skin, both AM and PM.

If your skin currently stings on moisturizer or feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, use this serum alone with a simple moisturizer for a week before reintroducing any other active.

If you are spending long hours in air conditioning, always follow this serum with a moisturizer — an unsealed humectant layer in dry AC air can reverse-draw moisture from deeper skin layers.

If you have oily skin and it is Mauritius' humid season, use 1-2 drops instead of 2-3, or substitute the lighter IUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 60ml for your sealing step.

Stock-true bundle idea: this serum + IUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream 60ml + IUNIK Beta Glucan Barrier Sunscreen 60ml forms a complete same-lineage barrier-support AM/PM routine, sharing the same hero ingredient across all three steps (sunscreen stock is currently low — confirm availability before building around it).

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a single all-in-one step instead of a serum-plus-cream routine, IUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream 60ml is a standalone barrier moisturizer from the same product line — it trades the concentrated serum layer for a single cream step, at the cost of the higher, more concentrated Beta-Glucan dose this serum is built around.

Choose the serum over the Daily Moisture Cream if you need a higher-concentration, faster-absorbing hydration layer that can sit underneath a separate moisturizer of your choice, rather than one fixed cream texture.

If you have very dry, flaking skin and want maximum barrier support, layering the serum under the cream gives more total Beta-Glucan exposure than the cream alone.

If you want the absolute simplest possible routine, the standalone cream is sufficient and safer to stick to consistently — consistency beats complexity.

Don't upgrade to the two-step serum+cream routine if you already struggle to keep up with a basic routine, or you have oily skin in humid weather where a single lighter cream already meets your hydration needs.

Within IUNIK's own Beta-Glucan line, products form a real richness progression verified in Adilsons' current catalog: this Power Moisture Serum (lightest, concentrated hydration layer) → Daily Moisture Cream (everyday standalone moisturizer) → Beta Glucan 3X Barrier Cream (richest, for very dry/AC-heavy conditions, currently low stock).

Move up this ladder as the climate gets drier or your barrier needs more support, and back down toward the serum-only step in Mauritius' peak humidity months.

This product's PRIMARY function is: concentrated Beta-Glucan hydration and barrier support. You do NOT need this if you already own an unopened hydrating serum built on a similar high-humectant, fragrance-free base (e.g. a hyaluronic acid or polyglutamic acid serum you're already using for the same purpose) — finish your current product first.

Stacking assessment: Marginal Benefit if you already use a general hyaluronic acid serum (overlapping humectant mechanism); Significant Benefit if your current routine has no dedicated barrier-support hydrating step at all.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tip: IUNIK operates a brand-wide "HiddenTag Global" physical authentication tag on its packaging — download the HiddenTag Global app to scan the tag on your box and confirm authenticity directly with the brand, in addition to Adilsons' own sourcing verification above.

Brand: IUNIK. Founded: 2017. Headquarters: Goyang-si, South Korea.

Philosophy: an online-first, ingredient-led Korean skincare brand built around single-hero-ingredient product lines — Beta-Glucan, Centella, Propolis, Tea Tree, Calendula — rather than one shared active across the whole catalog. Manufacturing model: not publicly confirmed whether IUNIK manufactures in-house or via contract manufacturer.

This Power Moisture Serum sits inside IUNIK's Beta-Glucan barrier-repair line, alongside a daily cream, a richer 3X barrier cream, an all-in-one lotion, a lacto barrier milk essence, and a sunscreen — all sharing the same hero ingredient at different textures and use-cases.

Community sentiment for this exact product was found via SkinSort's aggregate rating (3.81/5 across reviewers, used in over 4,200 logged routines) and independent written reviews (KBeauty Notes, Amazon-linked accounts). We paraphrase real accounts below rather than inventing quotes.

Positive: one reviewer described the texture as "somewhat thick, very moisturizing," noting it absorbs nicely into skin when given time to sink in, and reported it specifically helped calm rosacea flare-ups and dry patches.

Mixed: a KBeauty Notes reviewer recommended it strongly for peeling, flaky, dry-patch skin and as a buffering layer for retinoid users, but explicitly called it "a big no for humid summer" on oily skin due to its rich consistency.

Critical: a separate reviewer stated the current formula contains noticeably less Beta-Glucan than an older version of the product, and characterized it as an overpriced hydrating serum with better alternatives available.

Common themes: strong consensus on hydration and "no scent" (49% of SkinSort reviewers); a recurring pattern of people using it as a supporting layer under an active-heavy routine reporting more satisfaction than people using it as a standalone hero step.

Is this good for oily skin? It can be used sparingly, but multiple reviewers specifically found the rich, gel texture unsuitable in humid weather on oily skin — the lighter Centella Calming Gel Cream may suit better as a sole moisturizer in those conditions.

Is it fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — confirmed by independent third-party classification and Adilsons' own INCI cross-reference against known FA-feeding ingredient classes.

Can I use it with retinol or other actives? Yes — the fragrance-free, minimalist formula contains no ingredient known to chemically destabilize retinol, acids, or Vitamin C, so it can function as a comfort layer before or after your active; keep the active itself to one lane per night.

What's the difference between this serum and the Daily Moisture Cream? The serum is a concentrated hydration layer meant to sit under a moisturizer; the cream is a standalone moisturizer. They can be used together or the cream can be used alone for a simpler routine.

Is this the same formula referenced in some older listings that mention peptides? No — that is an older, discontinued version of this product. The current formula is the minimalist 10-ingredient, peptide-free, Beta-Glucan-forward formula detailed in this listing.

Beta-Glucan

A polysaccharide (often derived from mushrooms, oats, or yeast cell walls) that holds water at the skin surface and supports barrier repair.

Humectant

An ingredient that draws and holds water, either from the air or from deeper skin layers.

Barrier (acid mantle)

The skin's natural protective surface layer, ideally at pH 4.5-5.5, that keeps water in and irritants out.

TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss)

Water escaping through the skin's surface — a key marker of barrier weakness.

INCI

The standardized international naming system for cosmetic ingredients, listed in descending order of concentration.

Fairy Dusting

When a marketed ingredient appears at such a low concentration (based on INCI position) that it likely has minimal real effect.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Free of ingredients known to feed the yeast that causes fungal-acne-type breakouts.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which regulates cosmetic claims including "Functional Cosmetic" status.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin looking for a fragrance-free, minimalist hydration layer — especially as a supporting step under an active-heavy routine.

Key benefits: a very short, transparent 10-ingredient formula; strong, repeated community consensus on hydration and "no scent"; fragrance-free and FA-safe; layers without known conflict under retinoids or acids.

Keep in mind: the rich gel texture is not a universal fit for oily skin in Mauritius' humid season; a genuine third-party account claims the current formula has less Beta-Glucan than an older, discontinued version; official pH is not published by the brand.

Assessment: Suitable, with the standard caution below.

This formula is fragrance-free, retinoid-free, and built from a short, minimal-preservative ingredient list, which is generally a lower-irritation profile for treatment-sensitized skin than heavily-fragranced or multi-active products.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Beta-Glucan carries documented antioxidant (free-radical-scavenging) activity in the wider ingredient literature, offering some general oxidative-stress defense alongside its primary hydrating role — this is a supporting benefit, not this product's main function.

AC/humidity swing interaction: as a humectant-heavy formula, this serum performs best when the surrounding air is humid (drawing water from the air) and needs to be sealed with a moisturizer during long air-conditioned stretches (otherwise it can draw water from your own deeper skin layers instead).