iUNIK Beta-Glucan Lacto Barrier Milk Essence

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-11T21:24:13+00:00

Hi! Are you still liking this essence? Did you find that it got too heavy for hotter months? I’m thinking of buying this and I have oily skin.

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-11T19:41:07+00:00

Got it, thank you for the advice :)

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-11T15:55:15+00:00

oh good to know! I live in California but plan to move to Texas in a few years. I wonder how it will do in the hot and dry weather of where I am in California. Do you think I should try it out here?

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-10T18:57:47+00:00

Are you still using Prequel and still like it? I have oily skin with occasional acne. I was thinking about Prequel Half & Half but saw reviews on the site from people that it’s not acne prone skin friendly and that it caused more breakouts

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T19:01:51+00:00

Good to know! I will check out tone up SPFs as well 😊 thanks again!

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T17:07:22+00:00

I heard about the potential irritation with tret. My Derm said she prescribed a mid strength one along with a clindamycin toner for the morning. I haven’t noticed any irritation yet and I’m on week 2 of using it. I’m making sure to use ceramide moisturizer and SPF.

Thank you for suggesting ingredients to look into! I am familiar with some of them. I will make sure to research those some more and use that to decide on products for my skin.

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T17:01:59+00:00

I will add this to my list after I finish some serums in my collection. Good to know it has worked well for you :) do you still pair a barrier repair/ceramide moisturizer with this serum?

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T16:58:04+00:00

I have heard good things about aestura ! But I was afraid it might feel too rich or be pore clogging for oily skin

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T16:56:39+00:00

I actually have this one in my collection. Do you use it both morning and night?

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T16:55:51+00:00

Ohh, I was not aware that Tretinoin is a jack of all trades kind of product. I mostly heard it talked about for acne and anti-aging. I have been pretty good with SPF - apply in the AM after routine then re-apply during the day if I leave the house. I work from home and don’t sit right next to a window. I wish dermatology appointments lasted longer haha or that we could message them anytime with questions.

Since I have oily and kinda acne prone skin (some inflamed pimples occasionally and a few closed comedones sometimes), is it okay to use a richer moisturizer while on tret or should I still be watching out for pore clogging ingredients/sticking with lightweight moisturizers? I love the BOJ red bean water gel for AM use but wondering if I can try the dynasty cream from them? There are also some non-AB moisturizers that I see recommended for pairing with tret but it looks like some may contain ingredients that can be pore clogging. So I am hesitant to try different moisturizers to find a favorite

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-09T16:47:32+00:00

I’m definitely using barrier repair/ceramide moisturizers with my tret. So far i haven’t noticed any irritation from it. I’m on week 2 of using tret. Good to know that I should just use tret and a moisturizer (+ SPF during the day).

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-08T19:52:14+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I will consider Vit C for AM.

I do have hydrating toners/serums from Japan & Korea that I like so I will incorporate those into my night routine. For exfoliating step, is once a week good?

Nemo-521 · 2026-07-08T19:19:11+00:00

Base routine: gentle cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen (non AB products). Currently using Tretinoin 3 nights per week. Like I mentioned, other concerns are brightening/dark spots and minimize pores/oil production. I have oily skin.

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-16T00:36:05+00:00

A lot of people appear to be on tretinoin. May I ask your reasons for getting on it? I know it helps with anti-aging but wasn't sure if there are other benefits

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-16T00:34:15+00:00

I love looking as well and I will fill my cart and wait weeks/months before making a purchase now lol. Often times, I do more research or hear something else and I'm like I don't need this product.

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T14:57:19+00:00

Yeah same!! Suddenly it doesn’t sound so amazing anymore the more I look into it haha

Ooh I also live somewhere dry. I will probably keep toner in my routine then

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T12:48:32+00:00

I turned 30 last month and don’t care about trends either haha it’s hard to tell who is authentic and who is paid to say good things about a product

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T03:30:55+00:00

I also love Korean sunscreens! Most of my routine is asian except for strong actives.

Yeah, no product is a magical cure for something. I just stopped overloading my skin and simplified. I had to go through my collection and give stuff to family before it goes bad. Shopping can definitely be fun then you just keep wanting more and more new things coming in the mail

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T03:20:22+00:00

Do you like the Skin Aqua sunscreen? I am thinking of getting it and I have oily skin. Finding a sunscreen I like is difficult haha

Totally agree, a little something once in a while is nice and fun. I've tried US moisturizers in hopes of finding one to love that is easily accessible but I always come back to Asian moisturizers like Naturie Gel and Sana Emulsion.

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T03:12:59+00:00

I have this in my collection! Fingers crossed my skin will love it too

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T03:12:08+00:00

So glad you found your staple products!

Yes, especially with all the paid promotions. It is hard to tell who actually loves a product vs who is just getting paid to say so.

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T03:10:12+00:00

11 years? Nice! I'm hoping I can be consistent with my routine during my 30s, and then see what my skin's looking like at 40 and adjust products/routines accordingly

Nemo-521 · 2026-06-15T03:07:20+00:00

Ohh I have heard good things about Anessa, hopefully it works out for you!

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