- Release Date
- 2013.2.25 Reformulated in 2018 & 2020; Repackaged in 2021.
- Size
- 170ml
- Brand
- GATSBY
- Producer
- Mandom Corp.
- Product Type
- Lotion
- Price
- ¥700
Quasi-Drug (医薬部外品) GATSBY Acne Care Water is an oil-absorbing Japanese watery lotion to treat acne for young men with oily skin.
Formulated for young men in their teens to early 20s, the toner is medicated with pore-clearing BHA and anti-inflammatory dipotassium glycyrrhizate that penetrates deep into pores to reduce inflammation and prevent acne. It also contains a sebum-absorbing powder that effectively absorbs excess sebum to prevent shine on the face.
It locks in moisture and keeps oil at bay while working to prevent acne for silky smooth, trouble-free skin.
Aqua Citrus Fragrance
Ingredient(s): BHA Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Fragrance-Free Paraben-Free Silicone-Free
Skin Type(s): Combination Skin Oily Skin
Beauty Concern(s): Pimples, Blackheads & Clogged Pores Redness & Irritation
Shake well before use. Gently pat a 500-yen coin-sized amount to the face after cleansing or shaving.
2013 FORMULATION
Active(s): Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate & Salicylic Acid.
Other Ingredients: Water,, alcohol,, dipropylene glycol,, nylon-12,, glycosyl trehalose,, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate,, sodium phosphate,, bentonite,, sodium chloride,, ratzillacosme.com do.not.copy,, disodium EDTA,, disodium phosphate,, methyl gluceth-10,, menthol,, quaternium-22,, butylene glycol,, silk powder,, hydroxyapatite,, sea salt,, silica,, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract,, fragrance.
2018 FORMULATION
Active(s): Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate & Salicylic Acid.
Other Ingredients: Water,, alcohol,, dipropylene glycol,, nylon-12,, glycosyl trehalose,, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate,, poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate,, ratzillacosme.com do.not.copy,, sodium phosphate,, disodium phosphate,, bentonite,, sodium chloride,, menthoxypropanediol,, disodium EDTA,, sodium PCA,, menthol,, lactic acid,, quaternium-22,, fragrance.
2020 FORMULATION
Active(s): Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium & Glycyrrhizate.
Other Ingredients: Water,, alcohol,, Isopentyldiol,, glycosyl trehalose,, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate,, lauroyl lysine,, sodium phosphate,, bentonite,, silica,, disodium phosphate,, sodium chloride,, menthoxypropanediol,, phytic acid,, menthol,, ratzillacosme.com do.not.copy,, potassium hydroxide,, hydroxypropyl arginine lauryl/myristyl ether HCl,, butylene glycol,, polyquaternium-7,, camellia sinensis leaf extract,, fragrance.
「ギャツビー 薬用アクネケア ウォーター」の有効成分:グリチルリチン酸ジカリウム、サリチル酸
その他の成分：精製水、エタノール、ジプロピレングリコール、ナイロン末、グリコシルトレハロース・水添デンプン分解物混合溶液、リン酸一水素ナトリウム、ベントナイト、塩化ナトリウム、エデト酸二ナトリウム、リン酸二水素ナトリウム、l-メンチルグリセリルエーテル、l-メントール、塩化γ-グルコンアミドプロピルジメチルヒドロキシエチルアンモニウム液、1.3-ブチレングリコール、シルク末、ヒドロキシアパタイト、海水乾燥物、無水ケイ酸、ハマメリスエキス、香料
＜２０１８＞有効成分:グリチルリチン酸ジカリウム、サリチル酸 その他成分:精製水、エタノール、ジプロピレングリコール、ナイロン末、グリコシルトレハロース・水添デンプン分解物混合溶液、ポリアクリル酸アルキル、リン酸一水素ナトリウム、リン酸二水素ナトリウム、ベントナイト、塩化ナトリウム、l-メンチ ルグリセリルエーテル、エデト酸二ナトリウム、DL-ピロリドンカルボン酸ナトリウム液、l-メントール、乳酸、塩化γ-グルコンアミドプロピルジメチ ルヒドロキシエチルアンモニウム液、香料
＜２０２０＞有効成分：サリチル酸、グリチルリチン酸ジカリウム その他成分：
精製水、エタノール、3-メチル-1,3-ブタンジオール、グリコシルトレハロース・水添デンプン分解物混合溶液、Nε-ラウロイル-L-リジン、リン酸一水素ナトリウム、ベントナイト、無水ケイ酸、リン酸二水素ナトリウム、塩化ナトリウム、l-メンチルグリセリルエーテル、フィチン酸液、l-メントール、水酸化カリウム、N-［3-アルキル（12,14）オキシ-2-ヒドロキシプロピル］-L-アルギニン塩酸塩液、1,3-ブチレングリコール、塩化ジメチルジアリルアンモニウム・アクリルアミド共重合体液、チャエキス（1）、香料
Ok small update, I’ve been testing new dry skin moisturizer, Palmer’s cocoa formula (very affordable), on my body – so back included – and no breakouts, interesting, seems like the previous one was much less moisturizing and it didn’t sink well which could contribute to clogging. I’ve also ordered 250mL of creme de corpse to see the size of the gap as Palmers helped but I still feel it could be a lot better. Just kinda afraid of the costs in the long run, so hopefully once in a while will be sufficient to keep the dryness at bay.
Thanks!
I’ve tried Palmer’s Cocoa Butter many, many years ago and I I remember thinking that it smelled a bit like chocolate. If I remember correct, very rich too!
It’s not bad yep..but it sadly doesn’t punch as much as kiehl’s corps. By the way have you tried any dry skin creams with ginko and it’s effectiveness as I found this (lone) study, not sure if change in skin dryness is directly related to change in skin moisture but seems a big impact, though lacking sufficient evidence/only single blind study. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20412217 )
Interesting study! It’s found in a small handful of Japanese products listed in the site. https://www.ratzillacosme.com/?s=Ginkgo+biloba I think I’ve seen it in some Korean skincare products I’ve tried in the past, but I’m not how much it actually does on its own.
This, aswell as Oxy white, are suitable for everyday use on heavily oily right – at least Oxy seems gentle enough..
By the way I’ve been testing this tounge scraper called Amano, not sure if you ever bothered with this, have to say it’s interesting as my taste has improved immediately aswell as appearance of the tounge, there are other medical/dental studies referenced on their page, in case you would be interested, just thought I would share. Have a nice day!
Sorry for double post (I’m not able to comment under every product). I saw Mentholatum Acnes lotion also has a powder version, not featured on your site, looks interesting enough to try, just not sure what are these two actives supposed to do – only antibacterial role? (I don’t have acne so maybe not useful for me)
You mean this? https://www.ratzillacosme.com/skin/mentholatum-acnes-medicated-powder-lotion/
Yeah, I’m sorry, not sure how I missed it.. though, like I mentioned in post below, I was a bit afraid that BHA dries/dehydrates me (can’t dry me as I have oily skin, but wasn’t sure about dehydration), as I’ve gotten one cystic acne on my cheek, so I though it would be good choice to alternate, but I think amping BHA to twice per day has been helpful in the long run and the cyst was merely a result of having clogged pores present on my beard/cheek area.
Interesting alternative to Oxy. Can Normal skin type also clog regularly as my back does and doesn’t look dry type as it is never scaly and dry skin moisturizer actually can break me out. I do however exfoliate only once every 3 days manually (exf. towel) and afterwards apply Oxy white. I only add Tsuru sake after that for a bit of more hydration as manual exf. (forgot what is your stance with them for thick parts like (back, arms, upper legs..) makes me itch a bit for the first 5-10min. Now I’m not sure if the problem is I… Read more »
Interesting alternative to Oxy white lotion. I’ve been having clogged areas on my back regularly (since forever). I do manual exfoliation (exf. towel) every 3 days and apply Oxy afterwards. Maybe I should start doing that everyday but its very non-economical (couldn’t found any bigger bottles on the page). I also had clogged areas on some of my dry skin area when it was severe but my back would break out from dry skin products + its never flaky thats why I assume it’s oily. Unless it’s normal type as it gets very itchy (like other parts) when using the… Read more »
Hi, how are you? I was wondering if other than cosme.net there are any other prestigious Japanese awards for cosmetic products? Please let me know. Thanks ^^
Beauty magazines like VoCE do yearly awards, but just like US’s Allure magazine, results are rigged for advertising purposes.