What skin types is Betaine good for?

Betaine is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Betaine?

Betaine works well with Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Betaine safe to use every day?

Betaine can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 0.5–5% in formulations.

Betaine

Betaine

Also known as: Trimethylglycine · TMG · Glycine Betaine

HumectantMoisturisingSoothing

“A beet-derived humectant that hydrates and soothes — a K-beauty staple.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

0.5–5%

What it does

Betaine (trimethylglycine) is a naturally occurring compound found in sugar beet. It acts as an osmoprotectant — protecting cells from osmotic stress — as well as a humectant that draws water to the skin. It has mild soothing properties and is widely used in Korean skincare formulations for its lightweight hydration and skin-calming effect.

Benefits

Lightweight, non-sticky hydration
Soothes irritation and reduces stinging from actives
Stabilises the skin's water balance (osmoprotection)
Works synergistically with other humectants

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

As the last step in your routine

Good for

All skin

Works well with

Hyaluronic Acid ›Glycerin ›Niacinamide ›Centella Asiatica ›

How to use

A supporting ingredient in essences, serums, and moisturisers. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 0.5–5% in formulations