Me 1

IPSA

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About this product

The IPSA Me 1 is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.

Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Emulsion
Ingredients
30
Low-risk
22
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
Japan

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 11/7
Good for dry skin
Honey Diglycerin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Methyl Gluceth-10 Isostearyl Alcohol Xylitol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Hydrogenated Polydecene PEG-8
Caution for dry skin
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Isostearic Acid Glycerin Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Alcohol Menthol Alcohol Denat.
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 3/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Alcohol Alcohol Denat.
Sensitive Skin 3/10
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Menthol
Caution for sensitive skin
Dipropylene Glycol Sodium Citrate Butylene Glycol Glycerin Citric Acid Alcohol Hydrogenated Polydecene Menthol Alcohol Denat. Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients list

30 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All30 Skin Conditioning18 Humectant13 Solvent9 Fragrance8 Masking7 Viscosity Controlling5 Emulsifying4 Flavoring Agent4
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
4
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
3
A
PEG-8
(Humectant, Solvent)
1
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
3
B
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Diglycerin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER
(Skin Conditioning)
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
(Bleaching)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
1
A
Methyl Gluceth-10
(Emulsifying, Humectant, Moisturising)
2
A
Hydrogenated Polydecene
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
PEG-30 Phytosterol
(Emulsifying)
1
A
Isostearyl Alcohol
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Isostearic Acid
(Binding Agent, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Isostearic Acid., Binding, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking)
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
1
A
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing)
1
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Honey
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Emollient, Moisturising)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
THYMUS SERPYLLUM EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning)

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Key ingredients

Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSolventViscosity decreasing agentMaskingViscosity controlling
PEG-8
Humectant, Solvent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A HumectantSolvent
Xylitol
Flavoring agent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Flavoring agentHumectantSkin conditioning
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B Skin conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 HumectantSkin conditioningSolvent
PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
Bleaching
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Bleaching
Methyl Gluceth-10
Emulsifying, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmulsifyingHumectantMoisturising
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A FragranceHair conditioningSkin conditioningEmollientSolvent
PEG-30 Phytosterol
Emulsifying
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Emulsifying
Isostearyl Alcohol
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningEmollientViscosity increasing agentViscosity controlling
Trisodium EDTA
Chelating agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Chelating agent
Sodium Citrate
Ph adjuster, Buffering agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Ph adjusterBuffering agentChelatingMasking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Flavoring agent, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Flavoring agentSkin conditioningHumectant
+ 7 more — see the full ingredients list above
Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 4 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Isostearic Acid
Binding agent, Sufactantsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of isostearic acid.
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentSufactantsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of isostearic acid.BindingEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
Alcohol
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 2 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin
Menthol
Denaturant, External analgesic
Potentially a skin irritantRead moreShow less
EWG 1 DenaturantExternal analgesicFlavoring agentFragranceOral health caredrugMaskingRefreshingSoothing Good for Oily SkinBad for Sensitive SkinBad for Dry Skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

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