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Description
IPSA The Time R Aqua Medicated Lotion, 200 ml
Overview
The Time R Aqua is one of the most durable products in Japanese skincare: launched by IPSA, a brand within the Shiseido group, in 2002, and still among the highest-rated toners on @cosme more than two decades later. It is a quasi-drug (iyakubugaihin) lotion with a light, watery texture that leaves a thin hydrating layer rather than a sticky film. See also our Japanese lotions and toners.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Quasi-drug (iyakubugaihin) status in Japan, with a soothing active ingredient
- ✓ Aqua Presenter III, IPSA's proprietary hydration technology
- ✓ Light, watery texture that sinks in without a sticky residue
- ✓ Layers easily under an essence, serum or sheet mask
- ✓ More than twenty years of repeat purchase in the Japanese market
- ✓ 200 ml — around six to eight weeks of daily use
Product Details
| Brand | IPSA |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Product type | Face lotion / toner |
| Format | Liquid lotion, bottle |
| Volume / count | 200 ml |
| Line | The Time R |
| Manufacturer | IPSA (Shiseido group) |
| Sales channel | Japanese drugstore line |
| Regulatory status | Quasi-drug (iyakubugaihin) in Japan |
| JAN code | See package label |
Who Is This For?
- Combination skin that produces oil but still feels tight after cleansing
- Dehydrated skin that dislikes heavy or sticky toners
- Anyone building a layering routine who wants a reliable base lotion
- Adult skin prone to rough patches and occasional breakouts
How to Use
- After cleansing, pour about 2 ml — a coin-sized amount — into your palms or onto a cotton pad
- Press it into the face, focusing on the driest zones such as the cheeks
- Layer a second or third time if your skin still feels tight
- Follow with your essence, serum or moisturiser
- Use morning and night
Frequency: Morning and evening, layered two or three times on dry areas
Full Ingredients
Quasi-drug active: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, a soothing ingredient. Other declared components include the Aqua Presenter III complex, hyaluronic acid derivatives, glycerin and water-soluble botanical extracts. The full panel is printed on the Japanese carton.
Ingredient list as declared by the manufacturer. Formulations are occasionally revised, so always read the list printed on the package you receive.
Cautions
- Patch test on the inner forearm before first use, especially if your skin is reactive.
- Discontinue use and consult a doctor if redness, itching, swelling or persistent stinging occurs.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If the product enters the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Do not apply to broken, sunburned or actively inflamed skin.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
- Do not apply over open or actively inflamed breakouts.
- Quasi-drug status in Japan is a regulatory category between cosmetic and medicine. It means an active ingredient has been approved for a defined mild claim — it does not make the product a medical treatment.
- This product contains no sun filters and does not protect skin from UV — apply your sunscreen separately.
Package Contents
One bottle of IPSA The Time R Aqua medicated lotion, 200 ml.
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
Cotton pad or hands — which does IPSA recommend?
IPSA officially recommends a cotton pad, and it gives a light wiping action along with the hydration. Many long-term users prefer their hands because it uses less product and is gentler on reactive skin. Both work; pick the one your skin prefers.
Will it help with adult acne?
The quasi-drug designation covers a soothing active, and users with adult skin often report a calmer, less rough surface. That is the honest limit of it. It is not a treatment for inflammatory or persistent acne, and if that is your situation a dermatologist will do more for you than any toner.
What does "quasi-drug" mean on a Japanese label?
It is a regulatory middle category in Japan, written iyakubugaihin. Products in it contain an approved active ingredient at an approved concentration and may make a specific, limited claim — for example soothing rough skin. It sits between an ordinary cosmetic and a medicine, and closer to the cosmetic end.
Is 200 ml a lot?
It lasts roughly six to eight weeks with daily use, which for a lotion applied in layers is normal rather than generous. Refill bottles exist in Japan but are not part of this listing.
Will I pay customs duty or import VAT?
That depends on your country and on the declared value of the parcel, not on us. We ship from Japan with a correct customs declaration and full tracking; any duty or import VAT your country charges is collected by your local carrier or customs office on delivery. Check your national de-minimis threshold before ordering if you want to avoid a surprise.
