COSRX

Retinol 0.1%.

Retinoids

About this product

A gentle retinol serum containing 0.1% pure retinol, designed for first-time retinol users and those with sensitive skin.

Best for

Sensitive skin Mature skin

Type

RetinoidsDrops & dropper

Key actives

RetinoidVitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Sulfite, Tocopherol, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Retinol, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Tocotrienols, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Stearate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, BHT

Guru Score

85%

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What the gurus are saying

This retinol earns consistent praise for its gentleness, with gurus noting it rarely triggers breakouts even in easily irritated skin. The low 0.1% concentration paired with soothing ingredients like Panthenol makes it a solid entry point for anyone new to retinol, particularly those drawn to K-beauty for its typically milder approach to active ingredients.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2024

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What the gurus are saying.

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Nipun Kapur

401k subs

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"The COSRX 0.1 percent retinol the formula is so so gentle... I have not heard of a single person breaking out with this one formula"

James Welsh

1.58M subs

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"The COSRX Retinol 0.1% I used solidly for about three months before they launched it, and I really, really enjoyed it. As someone with very easily irritated skin, this was amazing. I think also because of the Panthenol, it kind of really helped soothe my skin. Their product description says 'Low irritation with 0.1% pure Retinol', which is kind of rare to see in K-beauty. They say 'An irritation reduced solution created with the optimal ratio of key ingredients for first time Retinol users.' Which I think is perfect because a lot of people who are into Korean skincare often move to Korean skincare because they have very sensitive skin and the majority of K-beauty takes a gentler approach to a lot of their actives. So having a Retinol that is actually really good for first time users from a K-beauty brand that is actually huge in the rest of the world, I think it's a really good one to go for if you're new to Retinol."

Frequently asked.

What is COSRX Retinol 0.1%?

A gentle retinol serum containing 0.1% pure retinol, designed for first-time retinol users and those with sensitive skin.

Is COSRX Retinol 0.1% worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is COSRX Retinol 0.1%'s Guru Score?

COSRX Retinol 0.1% holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.