UIQ

Biome Barrier Cream Mist

Name: Biome Barrier Cream Mist
Brand: UIQ
Price: 27.0 USD
Availability: InStock

For sensitive skin needing midday hydration and barrier care.

A cream mist that earns Korea's #1 spot in the category — and a genuinely interesting product from UIQ, a microbiome-focused skincare brand backed by Genome & Company (a Korean biotech specializing in microbiome research). The hero is something most "biome" skincare products gesture at without actually delivering: 9.7% Cutibacterium ferment, a real "good bacteria" ferment that supports the skin's natural microbiome — not just plant-derived prebiotics dressed up in marketing language. Around it, fructan, beta-glucan, lactobacillus ferment, and fructooligosaccharides build out a full pre- and post-biotic system.

The format is the other piece of cleverness. The bottle holds a double-layer formula — a moisture-rich cream and a refreshing water layer — that comes out as a fine, even mist through a special Albéa pump. So it sprays cleanly without spitting, doesn't disrupt makeup, and leaves a soft cream-like finish rather than a wet-and-then-dry mist effect. Niacinamide brightens, oat kernel and artichoke leaf extracts soothe, hydrogenated lecithin reinforces the barrier. Multi-awarded as Korea's #1 cream mist by Hwahae and YouTube Excellence Awards in both 2023 and 2024.

Best For: Sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin — also a great everyday option for anyone who works in dry air conditioning, takes frequent flights, or wants a more substantial hydrating mist that holds up over makeup.

Key Ingredients

Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment (9.7%) A real good-bacteria ferment that supports a balanced skin microbiome. The signature UIQ ingredient, developed from genuine biotech microbiome research. Fructan and Beta-Glucan A prebiotic-and-soothing duo that feeds the beneficial bacteria of the skin while holding moisture 20% better than hyaluronic acid. Lactobacillus Ferment and Fructooligosaccharides A probiotic-and-prebiotic pair that supports the microbiome balance from two angles. Niacinamide Brightens, evens out tone, and strengthens the skin barrier with consistent use. Oat Kernel and Artichoke Leaf Extracts A soothing-and-antioxidant pair that calms reactive skin and protects against environmental stress.

How to Use

Shake gently, then spray evenly over clean skin from about 15–20 cm away — or over makeup throughout the day for a refresh. Press in gently with your fingers for better absorption, or let it set naturally. Use morning, evening, or any time skin feels dry, stressed, or in need of a hydration boost. The double-layer formula doesn't disrupt makeup. Tip: Use it mid-flight or mid-meeting in air-conditioned environments — the cream-mist hybrid format means it delivers more substantial moisture than a watery mist without leaving makeup smudged or disrupted. Two spritzes around lunchtime can genuinely transform how your skin looks by the end of the day.

Full Ingredients

Water, Cutibacterium Avidum Ferment Extract Filtrate (9.7%), Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Ethanol, Fructan, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Protease, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Volume — 100 ml