Cure vs IPSA — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Natural Aqua Gel
8.7/10 · Cure
| Natural Aqua Gel | Clear Up Lotion 1 | |
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| Brand | Cure | IPSA |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.7/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Clear watery gel | Wipe-off exfoliating lotion |
| Finish | Clean bare skin | Clean |
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| Verdict | Japan's best-selling peeling gel for 20+ years, and the only exfoliant that's safe enough for eczema skin and pregnancy routines. No acids, no enzymes, no micro-beads — just Hibamata extract in a polymer matrix that rolls dead cells off in visible pills. Paula Begoun is skeptical, Japanese grandmothers aren't. Use on dry clean skin, massage gently, rinse. | IPSA's wipe-off exfoliating lotion — designed as the prep step before the ME customization, lifting dead corneocytes and excess sebum without aggressive acids. The wipe-off format (apply to cotton pad, sweep, no rinse) makes this the daily-friendly exfoliation step for Japanese routines. |
