IOPE Bio Conditioning Essence Foam

IOPE

Bio Conditioning Essence Foam

face foam cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
51%
Combination (dry)
51%
Balanced
81%
Combination (oily)
89%
Oily
89%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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A luxurious, antioxidant-infused cleanser that purifies, conditions, and refreshes your skin from the very first step. Powered by IOPE Bio Conditioning Essence, this gentle yet effective formula removes impurities, enhances texture, and strengthens the skin barrier.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
AHA PHA Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

2
Allergen
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

33 total
WATER POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER 1,2-HEXANEDIOL SODIUM CHLORIDE PENTYLENE GLYCOL SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS LEAF EXTRACT ISOSTEARIC ACID POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE GLUCONOLACTONE PHA ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN SODIUM PYRUVATE SODIUM BENZOATE ADENOSINE LIMONENE TETRASODIUM EDTA DEXTRIN LINALOOL SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT PROPANEDIOL CITRIC ACID AHA TOCOPHEROL DISODIUM EDTA

About Bio Conditioning Essence Foam

Overview

Bio Conditioning Essence Foam is a lightweight foam cleanser from IOPE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 33 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol and Water.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 7 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Pentylene Glycol

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Gluconolactone PHA

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
Adenosine

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
Dextrin

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
Propanediol

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Citric Acid AHA

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Tocopherol

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (30)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside Cocamidopropyl Betaine Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Acrylates/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer 1,2-hexanediol Sodium Chloride Pentylene Glycol Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract Isostearic Acid Potassium Hydroxide Caprylyl Glycol Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Sodium Metaphosphate Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Pyruvate Sodium Benzoate Adenosine Limonene Tetrasodium Edta Dextrin Linalool Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract Propanediol Tocopherol Disodium Edta

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Limonene, Linalool

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 33 ingredients on the label.

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

3 Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides

4 Cocamidopropyl Betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

5 Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide

6 Acrylates/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Copolymer formed from the ester of 2-methylpropenoic acid and docosanol, ethoxylated, 25 mol EO (average molar ratio) and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Synthetic polymer
7 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

8 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

9 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
10 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

11 Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid

Hydration
12 Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

13 Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Osmanthus fragrans, Oleaceae.

14 Isostearic Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Isooctadecanoic acid

15 Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium hydroxide

16 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

17 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
18 Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
19 Sodium Metaphosphate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium metaphosphate

20 Gluconolactone Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
21 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
22 Sodium Pyruvate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 2-oxopropanoate

23 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

24 Adenosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
25 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
26 Tetrasodium Edta Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate

27 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
28 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
29 Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Ferment is an extract of the yeast cells of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

30 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
31 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

32 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
33 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Bio Conditioning Essence Foam?

WATER, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS LEAF EXTRACT, ISOSTEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM PYRUVATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ADENOSINE, LIMONENE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DEXTRIN, LINALOOL, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT, PROPANEDIOL, CITRIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, DISODIUM EDTA.

What are the active ingredients in Bio Conditioning Essence Foam?

NIACINAMIDE, GLUCONOLACTONE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Bio Conditioning Essence Foam?

Pump the essence foam two to three times, adding water to create a rich lather. Gently massage onto the skin and rinse off as the final step, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, light, and moisturized without any tightness

What skin types is Bio Conditioning Essence Foam good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Bio Conditioning Essence Foam good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Bio Conditioning Essence Foam fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Bio Conditioning Essence Foam while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Bio Conditioning Essence Foam fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Does Bio Conditioning Essence Foam contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Bio Conditioning Essence Foam silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Bio Conditioning Essence Foam contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Is Bio Conditioning Essence Foam paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Bio Conditioning Essence Foam?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Bio Conditioning Essence Foam?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Bio Conditioning Essence Foam have?

It lists 33 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Bio Conditioning Essence Foam?

IOPE, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
IOPE
Country
Korea
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