"Growing Primarily on Qoo10 Since Entering Japan in 2023" UIQ, a skincare brand developed by Korean pharmaceutical and bio-company GENOME & COMPANY, which entered the Japanese market in September 2023, will open its first store on the fashion e-commerce platform ZOZOTOWN on July 1, 2026 (Wed). In June 2026, the number of followers on the official Qoo10 store surpassed 130,000, and sales in the second quarter of 2026 exceeded 200% compared to the same period last year (Q2 2025). Based on GENOME & COMPANY's microbiome research, the brand offers products utilizing skin-derived microbiome ingredients and is steadily expanding its sales channels in Japan. "Official Store to Open on ZOZOTOWN on July 1st" This expansion follows the brand's entry into offline distribution channels in Japan, such as LOFT, PLAZA, and Daikanyama Tsutaya Books, in addition to major e-commerce channels like Qoo10 and Rakuten. An official store will open on ZOZOTOWN on July 1, 2026 (Wed). At launch, 23 SKUs will be available, including flagship products such as Cream Mist, Biome Barrier Panthenol Cream, and Biome Remedy Pore Reset Cooling Pad, with plans to sequentially expand the lineup. The brand aims to create new touchpoints with users highly interested in fashion and beauty, thereby increasing brand awareness in Japan. To commemorate its debut on ZOZOTOWN, the official store will feature opening promotions, including a ZOZO Open Commemorative Set and a time sale. The product lineup and content will be tailored to ZOZOTOWN's user demographics, focusing on representative and summer key products, to broaden opportunities for users to experience the brand. Must-Try UIQ Recommendations: 3 Must-Buy Items to Check Out First! On ZOZOTOWN, products will be offered that address seasonal skin concerns such as dryness from summer UV rays and air conditioning, and visible pores. We introduce three representative UIQ products based on skin microbiome* research. (*Refers to resident skin bacteria). Biome B