Me Ultimate Lotion

IPSA

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About this product

The IPSA Me Ultimate Lotion is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 44 ingredients (34 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Emulsion
Ingredients
44
Low-risk
34
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 13/8
Good for dry skin
Algae Extract Batyl Alcohol Betaine Behenyl Alcohol Xylitol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Hydrogenated Polydecene Dimethicone PEG-32 PEG-6 Petrolatum
Caution for dry skin
Beheneth-20 Isostearic Acid Xanthan Gum Calcium Chloride Glycerin Salicylic Acid Hydroxyproline Alcohol
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 3/2
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Calcium Chloride Salicylic Acid Alcohol
Caution for oily/acne-prone skin
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Petrolatum
Sensitive Skin 4/12
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Dimethicone Tocopheryl Acetate Petrolatum
Caution for sensitive skin
Algae Extract Dipropylene Glycol Serine Sodium Citrate Butylene Glycol Glycerin Salicylic Acid Citric Acid Alcohol Hydrogenated Polydecene Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients list

44 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All44 Skin Conditioning32 Fragrance12 Humectant10 Viscosity Controlling10 Hair Conditioning9 Solvent8 Masking8 Emollient7
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
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
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling)
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
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Hydrogenated Polydecene
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
1
A
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling)
4
Petrolatum
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Moisturising, Uv Absorber)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
A
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
(Bleaching)
1
B
Beheneth-20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Batyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
3
A
PEG-32
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent)
3
A
PEG-6
(Humectant, Solvent)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking)
Prunus Armeniaca Juice
(Moisturising)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, 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
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
(Skin Conditioning)
3
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
Hydroxyproline
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Surfactant)
1
B
Lauryl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent)
3
B
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Arginine HCl
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Magnesium Chloride
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
Natto Gum
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming)
1
Calcium Chloride
(Cosmetic Astringent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Pyrola Incarnata Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Zingiber Aromaticus Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
4
B
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking)

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Key ingredients

Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
BHA
Unclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Vitamin C
Brightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Reduces Large PoresMinimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Skin TextureSmooths rough patches and refines texture.
Acne FightingFights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.

Concerns

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

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Binding agent, Skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentSkin-conditioning agent - occlusiveViscosity increasing agentEmollientViscosity controlling
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSolventViscosity decreasing agentMaskingViscosity controlling
Betaine
Hair conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Hair conditioningHumectantAntistatic agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
Xylitol
Flavoring agent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Flavoring agentHumectantSkin conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A FragranceHair conditioningSkin conditioningEmollientSolvent
Behenyl Alcohol
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingViscosity increasing agentBindingEmollientViscosity controlling
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioning
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
Bleaching
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Bleaching
Beheneth-20
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant
Batyl Alcohol
Emulsion stabilising, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Emulsion stabilisingEmollientSkin conditioning
PEG-32
Binding agent, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Binding agentHumectantSolvent
PEG-6
Humectant, Solvent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A HumectantSolvent
Sodium Citrate
Ph adjuster, Buffering agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Ph adjusterBuffering agentChelatingMasking
Prunus Armeniaca Juice
Moisturising
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Moisturising
+ 19 more — see the full ingredients list above
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
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
Petrolatum
Hair conditioning, Skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 4 Hair conditioningSkin-conditioning agent - occlusiveSkin protectingEmollientMoisturisingUv absorber Bad for Oily Skin
Dimethicone
Antifoaming agent, Skin protecting
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Antifoaming agentSkin protectingEmollientSkin conditioning Silicone
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
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
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 3 AntioxidantSkin conditioning Bad for Oily 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
Salicylic Acid
Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR B Antiacne agentAntidandruff agentCorn/callus/wart removerDenaturantExfoliantFragranceHair conditioningSkin conditioningKeratolyticMaskingPreservative Good for Oily SkinBad for Sensitive Skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.
  • 2 Wear SPF the next day: Acids and retinoids increase sun sensitivity — daily sunscreen is a must while using this.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.

Use with caution
BHA (salicylic) (Salicylic Acid)

Low-strength topical salicylic acid (BHA) is generally considered fine. Caution is usually reserved for high-strength leave-on products and salicylic peels.

This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.

Effective levels — general guide

The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.

Vitamin C (ascorbic) 5–20%

L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

BHA (salicylic) 0.5–2%

Salicylic acid is OTC-capped at 2%; 0.5–2% is the usual leave-on range. Much below that it acts more as a soothing agent than an exfoliant.

Salicylic Acid

INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.

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