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COSRX Retinol 0.5% Oil.
Guru Score
The Guru Score: every expert's verdict on a product, in one simple number.
Yay · 75%+
Mixed · 55 to 74%
Nay · under 55%
Under the score you'll see how many experts weighed in, or "Early verdict" while only a few have. Paid takes count for half in the score.
Guru Certified means at least 6 experts, a score of 85% or more, and almost no Nays.
How we score →74%
Mixed
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What the gurus are saying
This retinol oil earns praise for being gentle and non-drying, with squalane and other hydrating ingredients that help ease the initial adjustment period many people hit when starting retinol. It absorbs as a dry oil without feeling greasy and pairs well with skin cycling routines. One reviewer found it didn't quite work for them personally, so results seem to vary.
What they liked
- Gentle, non-drying formula
- Dry oil texture without greasiness
- Moisturizing ingredients like squalane
What they flagged
Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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