IPSA Co., Ltd. will release the eye cream IPSA Eye Cream Ultimate (quasi-drug) on Thursday, October 1, 2026. On the same day, it will also release the refill, IPSA Eye Cream Ultimate (Refill) (quasi-drug).
Both contain 23g, and the price is ¥15,400 (tax included) for the main product and ¥14,850 (tax included) for the refill. The company says it believes the impression of the eye area affects the impression of the whole face, and aimed to develop an eye cream that brings out a positive, forward-looking "eye-power impression."
A formula combining the active ingredients pure retinol and 4MSK with the complex moisturizing ingredient AMINO5EP
The company considers it important for "absence of wrinkles, moisture and firmness, and brightness" to come together at once, and newly focused on under-eye wrinkles caused by a lack of moisture, which tend to become noticeable from a young age. It positions the formula as a "triple approach" of wrinkle improvement, whitening (*1) care and long-lasting moisturizing.
There are two active ingredients. "Pure retinol (*2)" is included as a medicated active ingredient for improving wrinkles. The medicated whitening active ingredient "4MSK (*3)" is said to suppress the production of melanin and prevent spots and freckles.
For moisturizing, it newly includes "AMINO5EP (*4)," a complex moisturizing ingredient born from the company's eye-area research. It also contains Cornflower Extract GL (moisturizing ingredient, *5), Tormentilla Extract GL (moisturizing ingredient, *6) and evening primrose oil (moisturizing ingredient), and is free of alcohol (ethanol) and parabens.
*1 Suppresses the production of melanin and prevents spots and freckles
*2 Retinol
*3 Potassium 4-methoxysalicylate
*4 Trimethylglycine, D-glutamic acid, L-serine, L-hydroxyproline, L-arginine hydrochloride, camellia extract, concentrated glycerin (moisturizing ingredients)
*5 Cornflower extract, concentrated glycerin
*6 Tormentilla extract, concentrated glycerin
Focused on the skin characteristics of the thin-stratum-corneum eye area, with a rich cream that spreads smoothly
The company focused on the skin characteristics of the delicate eye area, where the stratum corneum is thinner and the barrier function lower than on the cheeks. By including carefully selected moisturizing ingredients, it says it protects the eye area from dryness caused by external stress such as ultraviolet rays.
In terms of feel, thanks to a formula that pursues comfort, the rich cream is said to melt into the skin and spread smoothly, and after application to fit gently on the eye area, which moves a lot. The company describes a feel that wraps the skin in moisture and firmness.
At the end of your morning and evening routine, blend in one small pearl-sized amount
To use it, at the end of your morning and evening routine, take one small pearl-sized amount on your fingertip and gently blend it around the eyes or into areas where you are concerned about wrinkles. Although it is an eye cream, the company says it can also be used on other areas where wrinkles are a concern (around the mouth, between the eyebrows, etc.).
The release also gives precautions for use of a product containing retinol.
*If you use it in the morning, please use a cosmetic with UV protection afterwards to protect the effect of retinol.
*Please refrain from using it if you have ever had a problem with a product containing retinoids, or if you are prone to skin problems.
*When using it for the first time or when your skin is sensitive, the company advises gradually increasing how often you use it: for the first two weeks, only at night every two to three days, and for the next two weeks, every night.
*When using it together with other products containing retinol, avoid using several at once and use one at a time while watching how your skin reacts.
*Please use it correctly, following the frequency and amount of use.
IPSA Eye Cream Ultimate: price, release date and where to buy
- Product name: IPSA Eye Cream Ultimate (quasi-drug) / IPSA Eye Cream Ultimate (Refill) (quasi-drug)
- Volume: 23g (both the main product and the refill)
- Price:
Main product ¥15,400 (tax included, ¥14,000 before tax)
Refill ¥14,850 (tax included, ¥13,500 before tax) - Release date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 (both the main product and the refill)
- Where to buy: The release does not list retailers and refers readers to the IPSA official website
Image: courtesy of IPSA Co., Ltd.
