Dr.Ci:Labo vs IPSA — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
The Time R Aqua
9/10 · IPSA
| VC100 Essence Lotion EX Special | The Time R Aqua | |
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| Brand | Dr.Ci:Labo | IPSA |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Editor Rating | 8.2/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Texture | Premium vitamin C lotion | Jelly-to-water hybrid — bouncy on contact, liquid on skin |
| Finish | Fresh | Plump, balanced, never greasy |
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| Verdict | Dr. Ci:Labo's premium VC100 Lotion variant — the cult brand's vitamin C platform in essence-lotion format with multi-form vitamin C + niacinamide + glycolic acid layered for the brightening + texture work. VC100 is the brand's longest-running cult line; the EX Special is the modern higher-active variant. | IPSA's one true global cult product. A gel-lotion hybrid that goes on bouncy and turns to liquid as you press it in. Oily and combination skin people swear by it for hydration without weight, and it layers beautifully under any routine. |
