cosrx retinol 0.1 cream review

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The COSRX Retinol 0.1% Cream is an anti-aging eye and neck cream with retinoid treatment that helps reduce signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles to achieve smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. Here are some details, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients of the product:

Product Details:

  • The cream comes in a 0.67 Fl Oz tube.
  • It is formulated with skin-friendly ingredients that alleviate irritated skin.
  • It is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, animal testing-free, parabens-free, sulfates-free, and phthalates-free.
  • It is suitable for acne-prone skin use and is non-comedogenic.

Positive Aspects:

  • The cream has a low irritation formula with 0.1% pure retinol.
  • It is an irritation-reduced solution created with the optimal ratio of key ingredients for first-time retinol users just starting to notice the appearance of fine lines caused by dry skin.
  • It is clinically proven to improve wrinkles, elasticity, lifting, and pore volume and area.
  • It is a good product for retinol beginners that are looking to incorporate the ingredient into their skincare routine.

Negative Aspects:

  • The price of the product is a little high for the amount of retinol in the product.

Ingredients:

  • Water/Aqua/Eau
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  • Propanediol
  • Glycerin
  • Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Cetearyl Olivate
  • Betaine
  • Sorbitan Olivate
  • Dimethicone
  • Cetearyl Alcohol
  • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  • Allantoin
  • Panthenol
  • Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Ethylhexylglycerin
  • Adenosine
  • Sorbitan Isostearate
  • Polysorbate 60
  • Retinol

It is recommended to apply a pea-sized amount of the cream as the last step of your skincare routine. For daytime wear, follow up with SPF 30+ sunscreen. It is also advised to perform a patch test on the body before using it on the face.