# IPSA skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/ipsa The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. IPSA is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited. [corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/en/company/history/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiseido) IPSA is widely loved for its bespoke moisturizers and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Time Reset Aqua for acne-prone skin. These offerings deliver targeted care to enhance the natural balance of the complexion. This page covers some of the most popular IPSA products; for the whole IPSA range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgd09d1595aa). ### IPSA moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Time Reset Aqua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/ipsa/time-reset-aqua/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit ## Questions and answers ### Is IPSA worth it? Yes, IPSA is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The IPSA products on this page are fragrance-free and include moisturizers like Time Reset Aqua that help keep skin soft and hydrated. [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) ### What are IPSA's best products? Time Reset Aqua is the best product on this page, and Lovi rates it Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin while rating it High for sensitive, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every IPSA product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Which IPSA moisturizer is best for dry skin? Time Reset Aqua is the best IPSA moisturizer for dry skin, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. The IPSA products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Does IPSA cause breakouts? IPSA is unlikely to cause breakouts because its products are well-suited for skin prone to pimples. Lovi rates the IPSA-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is IPSA fragrance-free? Yes, every IPSA product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in IPSA products? The key ingredients in the IPSA products on this page include concentrated [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin), [paeonia albiflora root extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peony), [tranexamic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tranexamic-acid), and [dipotassium glycyrrhizate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/licorice-root). Concentrated glycerin helps improve skin hydration and barrier function, while paeonia albiflora root extract may protect against UV-related damage. [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) [Molecular Medicine Reports, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26936104/) ### How do I build a IPSA skincare routine? To build an IPSA routine, apply the Time Reset Aqua moisturizer to hydrate and smooth the skin. Lovi rates the IPSA-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to IPSA? Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC are good alternatives to IPSA. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### IPSA vs Biore: which is better? IPSA is better because Lovi rates the IPSA-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while Biore-focused routines rate High for those same skin types. ### Who owns IPSA, and where is it from? IPSA is a Japanese brand founded in 1986, owned by Shiseido Company, Limited. [corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/en/company/history/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiseido) ### Is IPSA cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list IPSA as cruelty-free. ## Research behind IPSA's key ingredients - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Concentrated glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Paeoniflorin attenuates ultraviolet B-induced apoptosis in human keratinocytes by inhibiting the ROS-p38-p53 pathway](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26936104/) Paeonia albiflora root extract · Molecular Medicine Reports, 2016 - [Partially purified paeoniflorin exerts protective effects on UV-induced DNA damage and reduces facial wrinkles in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16676123/) Paeonia albiflora root extract · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006 - [Anti-Aging Efficacy of Low-Molecular-Weight Polydeoxyribonucleotide Derived from Paeonia lactiflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41516097/) Paeonia albiflora root extract · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025 - [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 ## Similar brands - Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/biore) - Japanese skincare: [Hada Labo](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/hada-labo) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/shiseido) - Japanese skincare: [SK-II](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/sk-ii) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/shiseido-senka) - Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dhc) - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pair) - Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anessa) - Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/fancl) - Japanese skincare: [Shu Uemura](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/shu-uemura) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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