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Basic Barrier Hydrating Moisturizer

Basic Barrier Hydrating Moisturizer

Soft, supple, and protected -your skin barrier’s new best friend.

$69.00
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Most moisturizers hydrate -but at the cost of clogged pores or a compromised barrier. This one restores both. Basic Barrier delivers lightweight, lasting hydration while strengthening your skin barrier -keeping pores clear and your skin calm, balanced, and in control with a biofilm-aware approach.  

  • Fungal Acne-Safe

  • Barrier-First Formulas

  • Biofilm-Aware Actives

  • Clinically Gentle

  • Microplastics-Free

  • Bio-Tech Clean Actives

Basic Barrier Hydrating Moisturizer

Hydrate deeply. Restore your barrier.

When your skin barrier is weakened, moisture escapes faster than your skin can replace it. The result? Tightness, dryness, sensitivity, irritation, and a complexion that never quite feels comfortable - no matter how many moisturizers you try.

Basic Barrier Hydrating Moisturizer helps your skin recover.

Powered by GC3-Biotechnology, this lightweight barrier cream replenishes hydration, reinforces your skin's natural moisture barrier, and helps lock water in - without feeling heavy, greasy, or clogging pores.

Built around biomimetic hydration essentials, every ingredient has a purpose.

Sugarcane Squalane replenishes skin with a lipid that closely mimics your skin's own natural moisture barrier. Glycerin draws lasting hydration into the skin, while Xylitol helps improve moisture retention and supports a healthy skin barrier. 

What you'll notice:

  • Deep hydration without heaviness
  • Softer, smoother, healthier-feeling skin
  • A stronger, more resilient moisture barrier
  • Less tightness and dryness throughout the day
  • A calm, balanced, satin-soft finish

Fungal-acne-safe. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance-free. Microplastic-free.

Because lasting skin health starts with giving your barrier what it needs to recover and flourish.

 
Stage Feel
Application Silky glide, cool, smooth spread
During rub-in Cushion, slight gel-cream bounce
0–30 seconds Fresh, hydrated, gently dewy
2–5 minutes Satin, soft, non-sticky, not oily
After 15 minutes Hydrated, breathable

*This formula is fungal acne safe and non-comedogenic. No pore clogging ingredients. 

Why Our Formulas Work

We formulate for all skin - especially the most sensitive.

Because when you create skincare gentle enough for dry, irritated, and oily/breakout-prone skin… normal skin wins even more.

At iamgreenminded, every formula is powered by GC3-Biotechnology, our clean-science system that respects your skin’s natural ecosystem.

We believe clarity and calm start with what you leave out - and what you put in with purpose.

Most skincare secretly feeds the very microbes that trigger irritation and breakouts.

Studies show all acne has a fungal (Malassezia folliculitis) component - yet many products still use ingredients that make things worse.

That’s why our formulas are:

  • 100% fungal-acne-safe (Malassezia folliculitis)
  • Free from esters, long-chain oils (C11–24), fatty acids, polysorbates, ferments, and algae
  • Always fragrance-free, microplastic-free, and GC3-Biotech clean

Because when you formulate for the most sensitive skin, you build something that helps every skin thrive - clearer, calmer, and more resilient than ever.

How To Use

Apply to face, neck and décolletage.

Ingredients

You shouldn’t have to worry about what’s hiding in your skincare.
Many products use fillers and harsh chemicals that your skin can’t handle.

We do things differently.
Our formulas are made with clean, natural, and nature-identical ingredients—never microplastics, petrochemicals, or forever chemicals.

Just pure, biodegradable skincare your skin can trust.
Free from:
Cruelty • Microplastics • Fragrance • PEGs • Parabens • Sulfates • Silicones • Synthetic Dyes • Petroleum-Derived Ingredients and more

Basic Barrier Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Squalane(†Sugarcane), Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides(†Vegetable Sources), Glycerin(†Vegetable Sources), Pentylene Glycol(†Sugarcane), 1,3-Propanediol(†GMO free Sugar), Cetyl Alcohol(†Vegetable Sources), 1,2-Hexanediol*, Arachidyl Alcohol(GMO free Rapeseed), Arachidyl Glucoside(†GMO free Rapeseed), Xylitol(GMO Free), Hydroxyacetophenone*, Xanthan Gum(†Vegetable Sources), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate*, Sodium Dehydroacetate*, Behenyl Alcohol(GMO free), Sodium Citrate(†Corn), Citric Acid(†Corn)

*Bio-based
†Derived From

All listed ingredients are biodegradable and environmentally safe, aligning with GC3-Biotech Clean Chemistry principles. None are microplastic, silicone, PEG, or petrochemical derivatives.

GC3 - Biotechnology Promise

Green Chemistry. Real results. 

Our GC3-Bio-Tech skincare and non-comedogenic makeup are created to support your skin’s natural ecosystem—not disrupt it.

Every product is intentionally formulated to be:

Green Chemistry - Most irritation and congestion come from flawed formulation—not flawed skin.
That’s why we avoid pore-clogging esters, long-chain oils, polysorbates, algae, ferments, and fillers that disrupt the microbiome or trigger fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis).
Through advanced GC3-BioTechnology, our formulas glide into the skin with ease, staying non-comedogenic and beautifully absorbed—offering powerful results that stay soothing on even the most reactive skin.

Green Ingredients - No toxins. No microplastics. No forever chemicals. No petroleum fillers, PEGs, silicones, parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, or synthetic fragrance.
Only intentional, skin-compatible ingredients that work with—not against—your skin.

Green Sustainability - Eco-conscious sourcing and complete transparency.
Our GC3-Biotech Preserve uses a bio-based, non-toxic preservation system that biodegrades down cleanly into carbon dioxide and water—keeping every formula safe for both skin and environment.

We believe you deserve skincare that honors your skin and your values.
Every iamgreenminded formula is:

  • Cruelty-free
  • Biodegradable
  • Eco-conscious
  • Scientifically engineered for maximum luxury and performance

This is clean beauty evolved.

This is GC3-BioTechnology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Basic Barrier Hydrating Moisturizer unique?
A: Our Basic Barrier Hydrating Moisturizer is meticulously crafted with clean ingredients to elevate your daily skincare ritual. It combines gentle yet potent elements like Squalane, Xylitol, and Glycerin to quench your skin's thirst and fortify its natural defenses, leaving you with soft, supple, and hydrated skin.

Q: How does this moisturizer benefit the skin's natural barrier?
A: The formula replenishes moisture and strengthens the skin's natural barrier. Squalane, a key ingredient, helps restore and maintain the barrier function, ensuring long-lasting softness and protection. This means your skin stays hydrated, resilient, and better protected against environmental stressors.

Q: Is this moisturizer suitable for acne-prone skin?
A: Yes, the Basic Barrier is fungal acne safe moisturizer and non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores. Xylitol has anti-bacterial properties, making it beneficial for acne-prone skin, while Squalane and Glycerin provide gentle hydration without irritation.

Q: How should I incorporate this moisturizer into my skincare routine?
A: Apply the moisturizer after cleansing and toning your skin. For best results, use it twice daily, in the morning and at night. Its lightweight texture makes it perfect for layering under makeup or using as a part of your nighttime skincare ritual.

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