[ VT ] Glucamune Essence 100ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: All skin types, dehydrated skin, sensitive skin easily prone to redness from outside irritation, skin wanting fresh, non-sticky vegan hydration

PERFECT FOR: When severe dehydration is on your mind, and you want a gentle hydrating product the whole family, including pregnant women, can use

AM: After cleansing, take an appropriate amount at the toner or essence step and spread along your skin texture, patting to absorb.

PM: Can be used daily morning and night; layer 2-3 times on especially dry days.

A viscous, stretchy plant-based mucin texture that absorbs fast with no stickiness when rolled on, forming a smooth moisture-coating film. Free from synthetic fragrance.

Glucamune (Snow Mushroom-Derived Plant Mucin Extract 395ppm + Beta-Glucan 7ppm Proprietary Complex), Panthenol, Allantoin, Plant Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate

- Glucamune: a 100% plant-based clean mucin ingredient offering 111-125% higher moisture retention than hyaluronic acid and 9.7 times the calming effect of heartleaf, creating a moist environment with no irritation (a reassuring formula suitable for pregnant women and infants)
- Panthenol: firmly protects the skin barrier and boosts moisture retention
- Allantoin: rapidly calms skin sensitised by outside irritation

Hwahae Beauty Award Winner, Clean Mucin for the Whole Family

VT's Glucamune Essence. Glucamune, a proprietary complex combining snow mushroom-derived plant mucin and beta-glucan, offers 111-125% higher moisture retention than hyaluronic acid and 9.7 times the calming effect of heartleaf. Panthenol and allantoin protect the barrier and rapidly calm irritation.

A 100% plant-based clean mucin essence with a gentle formula suitable for pregnant women and infants.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 4/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: A genuine Hwahae Beauty Award win in the pregnancy category, plus a gentle formula the whole family can trust, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: V-Label vegan certified by the European Vegetarian Union (EVU), passed low-irritancy testing, cruelty-free and non-comedogenic formula (no functional cosmetic review applicable - a pure low-irritancy calming/hydrating line).

SAFETY NOTES: Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children, and avoid applying to broken skin.

GLOBAL SALES: VT's flagship Glucamune essence on its official store (a 5.0/5.0 rating), officially stocked at global channels including Olive Young Global and iHerb.

AWARDS: Won in the Baby & Mom (pregnancy) category at the 2025 Hwahae Beauty Awards.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "It calms skin gently with no sting even during breakouts or seasonal changes, and despite the stretchy texture it absorbs fast with no stickiness, helping makeup sit well and fixing that dehydrated feeling."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed (100ml size, shelf life: 36 months unopened, 12 months after opening).

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Extract (395ppm), Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Malt Extract, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan (7ppm), Squalane, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate (100ml)

Q. Can pregnant women use this?
A. The brand introduces it as a reassuring formula suitable for pregnant women and infants, and it won in the Baby & Mom category at the 2025 Hwahae Beauty Awards. It's still a good idea to consult a doctor based on your individual health situation before use.

Q. Is it more hydrating than hyaluronic acid?
A. According to the brand's official materials, it offers 111-125% higher moisture retention than hyaluronic acid.

Q. Is it vegan certified?
A. Yes, it holds V-Label vegan certification from the European Vegetarian Union (EVU).

Q. Doesn't it feel sticky?
A. The texture is stretchy, but it absorbs fast when rolled on and doesn't feel sticky.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Dehydrated skin, sensitive skin easily prone to redness, skin wanting fresh non-sticky vegan hydration

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you want whitening or wrinkle-improvement functional effects, note this is a pure calming/hydrating line.