iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream is built on 68.5% centella asiatica leaf water — and unlike most percentage claims in Korean skincare, this one is verifiable from the ingredient list, where centella water sits first and plain water only fourth.

This page gives you the complete official ingredient list, what the brand’s testing actually covers, one ingredient worth knowing about before you buy, and where this cream fits for acne-prone and irritated skin.

What This Cream Is
The 68.5% Claim, Checked
What Centella Actually Does
Tea Tree at 9.7%
The Niacinamide Nobody Advertises
One Ingredient Worth Knowing About
What the Testing Covers
Who It Suits
How to Use iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream
Fungal Acne and Why This Cream Comes Up
Texture and Layering
What to Expect Over Time
Botanical Waters vs Extracts
When Calming Is the Right Answer
How It Compares
Storage and Shelf Life
Delivery Across Bangladesh
Common Questions
Full Ingredient List

What This Cream Is

iUNIK build minimal formulas around a single dominant botanical, and this is their centella product. It is a gel-cream — lighter than a cream, more substantial than a gel — aimed at skin that is irritated, reactive, oily or breaking out.

The positioning is soothing rather than treating. It is not an acne medication and it does not exfoliate. It is the product you reach for when your skin is angry and you want to calm it down without adding weight.

It comes in a 60 ml jar.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 60ml jar — The 60 ml jar of Centella Calming Gel Cream

The 68.5% Claim, Checked

We check every headline percentage against the ingredient order, because they frequently disagree. This one holds up.

Position	Ingredient	What it tells you
1st	Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (68.5%)	The largest single component, ahead of everything else
2nd	Butylene Glycol	Humectant and solvent
3rd	Tea Tree Leaf Water	The second botanical water, stated at 9.7%
4th	Water	Plain water only fourth — unusual and meaningful

In most creams, water is first and the hero botanical appears somewhere in the middle. Here two botanical waters occupy first and third, and ordinary water is pushed to fourth. That is consistent with what iUNIK claim, and it is the single best reason to consider this cream.

What Centella Actually Does

Centella asiatica — gotu kola, or cica — is among the better-supported soothing ingredients in skincare. Its active compounds, madecassoside and asiaticoside, are associated with calming irritation and supporting the skin’s repair processes.

Worth being precise about the form. This product uses centella leaf water, a distillate, plus centella extract further down the list. Leaf water is gentler and more dilute than a concentrated extract, which is exactly why it can sit at 68.5% without irritation.

So: excellent for comfort and calming. Not a high-potency cica treatment. If you want concentrated madecassoside, a dedicated ampoule is the better tool.

Tea Tree at 9.7%

Tea tree leaf water sits third at a stated 9.7%, with tea tree leaf extract appearing again later.

Tea tree has genuine antibacterial properties, which is why it turns up constantly in acne products. Two honest caveats. First, this is leaf water, considerably milder than tea tree essential oil. Second, that mildness is a feature — undiluted tea tree oil is a well-known irritant and sensitiser.

Do not expect this cream to clear active acne. Expect it to help keep skin calm while whatever is actually treating your acne does its work.

Lightweight gel-cream texture of the iUNIK Centella cream — A light gel-cream that layers without heaviness

The Niacinamide Nobody Advertises

Niacinamide sits sixth in the list, above most of the actives, and iUNIK barely mention it.

That position suggests a genuinely functional amount — likely somewhere in the low single digits by percentage, though the brand does not publish a figure so we will not invent one. At that level it contributes to barrier support, sebum regulation and gradual tone evening.

It is a real bonus in a product sold on soothing. It is also why this cream suits oily skin better than most calming creams do.

One Ingredient Worth Knowing About

The formula contains Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, roughly mid-list.

Two things you should know. Bergamot oil is a fragrance material, so this is not a fragrance-free product despite the minimal positioning. And natural bergamot oil contains bergapten, a compound associated with photosensitivity — although cosmetic-grade bergamot is normally bergapten-reduced, and iUNIK state the formula is free from 26 common allergens, which implies a refined grade.

We are flagging it rather than hiding it. If you are sensitive to essential oils or specifically avoiding fragrance, this matters to you and most product pages will not mention it. Daily sunscreen — which you should be wearing regardless — addresses the photosensitivity question.

What the Testing Covers

iUNIK publish a specific list of what has been tested, and it is more detailed than most brands manage:

Tested for sensitive skin irritation
Suitable for acne-prone skin
Soothing effect for physically induced skin irritation
Soothing effect for heat-induced skin irritation
Soothing effect for chemically induced skin irritation
Dermatologically tested, free from 26 common allergens
Non-comedogenic

These are tolerance and soothing claims, which is appropriate for what the product is. Note what is absent: no claims about clearing acne, fading marks or reducing wrinkles. That restraint is a good sign, not a gap.

Who It Suits

A strong match for

Oily and combination skin that finds most creams heavy
Acne-prone skin needing moisture without congestion
Skin irritated by retinoids, acids or sun exposure
Redness and general reactivity
Humid weather, where richer creams become unpleasant

Look elsewhere if

You avoid fragrance or essential oils — bergamot oil is present
You have very dry skin; this hydrates but does not deeply nourish
You want active acne treatment rather than calming support
You avoid silicones; dimethicone is in the formula

How to Use iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream

Apply after your serum, as the moisturising step.
Use a small amount and pat rather than rub — irritated skin does not want friction.
Layer a second thin application on especially dry or angry patches; the texture is buildable.
In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

Because it is a jar, use clean dry fingers or a small spatula.

Fungal Acne and Why This Cream Comes Up

iUNIK state the formula is fungal-acne safe, and this cream is recommended constantly in that context, so it is worth explaining plainly.

Malassezia folliculitis — commonly called fungal acne — is caused by a yeast that feeds on certain fatty acids and esters. Products containing those materials can worsen it, which is why people managing it read ingredient lists obsessively.

This formula is built on botanical waters, glycols and silicones rather than the oils and esters that typically cause trouble, which is the technical reason behind the claim.

Being careful here: fungal acne needs proper diagnosis and usually antifungal treatment. A safe moisturiser supports that; it does not replace it. If you have persistent small uniform bumps that do not respond to acne treatment, see a dermatologist.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream with its retail box — iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream with its packaging

Texture and Layering

The texture is a light gel-cream that absorbs quickly and leaves a fresh, non-greasy finish. It layers well, which matters — you can apply a thin coat for daily use or build it up when skin needs more.

Layering notes:

Goes on after serums, before sunscreen
Pairs well over retinoids and acids as the calming step
Light enough to use morning and night in humid weather
Let it settle for a minute before sunscreen to avoid pilling

What to Expect Over Time

First use — immediate cooling and comfort. Redness often looks less angry within minutes.
Week one — reactivity settles. Skin tolerates the rest of your routine better.
Weeks two to four — the niacinamide starts contributing to oil balance and tone.
Longer term — a steady, unexciting comfort product. That is the job.

Botanical Waters vs Extracts: Why It Matters

Korean skincare leans heavily on botanical waters, and the distinction from extracts is genuinely useful once you understand it.

	Botanical water (distillate)	Extract
How it is made	Steam distillation of the plant	Solvent extraction, then concentrated
Strength	Dilute	Concentrated
Typical use level	Very high, sometimes most of the formula	Usually well under 1%
Irritation risk	Low	Higher, depending on the plant

This is why a “68.5% centella” cream is not automatically stronger than one listing centella extract further down. A high percentage of a dilute distillate and a small percentage of a concentrate can deliver similar amounts of active compound.

What the high leaf-water content genuinely buys you is that the base of the product is doing something mildly useful instead of being plain water. That is a real advantage — just a more modest one than the number suggests.

When Calming Is the Right Answer

There is a pattern we see constantly, and it costs people money. Skin gets irritated, so they add another active to fix it, which irritates it further, so they add another.

Irritated skin does not need more treatment. It needs less of everything and something soothing while the barrier recovers. That is the situation this cream is built for.

Signs you are in this position:

Stinging from products that used to be fine
Redness that does not settle overnight
Tightness even after moisturising
Flaking alongside oiliness at the same time
New sensitivity to sun or wind

The recommended approach is simple: cleanser, this cream, sunscreen. Nothing else for two weeks. Reintroduce actives one at a time afterwards. It is unglamorous and it works more often than adding another product does.

How It Compares to Our Other Calming Products

Product	Approach	Best when
iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream	68.5% centella water, light gel-cream	Oily or acne-prone skin that is irritated
COSRX Snail 92 All In One Cream	92% snail mucin, richer cream	Dry or dehydrated skin needing repair
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum	Propolis and niacinamide serum	Comfortable skin wanting glow and texture work

If your skin is both irritated and dry, the COSRX Snail 92 is the better choice. If it is irritated and oily, this one.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream ingredient detail — Centella asiatica is the ingredient the whole formula is built around

Storage and Shelf Life

Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, away from bathroom heat. Botanical waters and extracts degrade faster when warm.

Check the period-after-opening symbol on your carton — the open-jar icon with a figure such as 12M — and go by your unit. Jars need clean hands.

Delivery Across Bangladesh

We deliver nationwide with cash on delivery available. Delivery is ৳120 inside Dhaka, ৳120 in Munshiganj and ৳150 outside Dhaka.

Please open and check your parcel in front of the delivery person and record an unboxing video. Once the courier has left we cannot resolve a damaged, missing or wrong item claim.

Browse all moisturizers we stock, or pair this with the SKIN1004 Water-Fit Sun Serum for a full calming routine.

Common Questions

Is it fragrance-free?

No. It contains bergamot fruit oil, which is a fragrance material, though the brand states the formula is free from 26 common allergens.

Will it clear my acne?

No. It soothes and moisturises acne-prone skin without clogging. Treatment needs an actual acne product.

Can I use it with retinol?

Yes, and it is a sensible pairing. Retinoid first on dry skin, then this on top.

Is it enough on its own for dry skin?

Probably not in winter. It is a light gel-cream; very dry skin will want something richer over it at night.

Is it non-comedogenic?

iUNIK state it is. Non-comedogenic testing is a useful signal rather than a guarantee for every individual.

Full Ingredient List

As published by iUNIK:

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (68.5%), Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Formulations are updated from time to time. The list on your jar is the authoritative one — always read it if you have allergies or sensitivities. Full product information is published on the official iUNIK product page.

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