UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm

UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm

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Results you may expect from using UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm:

UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
22
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11
Polyethylene
6
PEG-10 Isostearate
4
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
3
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
2
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
1.5
Glyceryl Caprylate
1
Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Water
0.3
Protease
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Glyceryl Glucoside
0.3
Fructan
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
0.3
Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
0.3
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
0.3
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract
0.3
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
0.3
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Collagen
0.3
Pantolactone
0.3
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
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Water
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Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
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Glycerin
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
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Ingredients explained

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polyethylene
Est. %11
Function
Origin
PolyethyleneCommonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
PEG-10 Isostearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PEG-10 Isostearate
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateA synthetic surfactant that creates clear cleansers.
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan SesquioleateA natural liquid ingredient that is yellow to amber in color and completely transparent. It supports oil and water mixtures and disperses minerals into oils.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Protease
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Protease
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Glyceryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Glucoside
Fructan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Fructan
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed ExtractAn antioxidant, soothing, and wound healing extract derived from soybeans. Soybeans are a famous source of phytoestrogens - plant compounds that have a similar effect to steroid hormones.
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pueraria Lobata Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of Kudzu, a trailing vine native to several Asian countries. It contains a combination of isoflavones and polysaccharides which have been shown to increase the production of collagen and HA in aging skin.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrolyzed Collagen

A humectant, film-forming, and emollient mixture of various proteins and peptides that were created by cutting the huge molecules of normal collagen into smaller pieces for better absorption. It also has some antioxidant properties.

Pantolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PantolactoneA vitamin B5 derivative. Similar to panthenol, it has several benefits as an antioxidant and humectant. However, it is less reactive and therefore products can stay stable longer.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl Salicylic AcidA derivative of salicylic acid, with bigger and more lipid-soluble molecules. This makes it more powerful and safer than salicylic acid. It is used as an exfoliating and peeling agent.