COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream

20ml · Retinol 0.1% · Super Vitamin E + Panthenol · Firmness & Smooth · Youthful-Looking Skin · K-Beauty

COSRX's The Retinol 0.1 Cream is a gentle yet effective K-Beauty retinol cream formulated with Retinol 0.1%, Super Vitamin E and Panthenol to visibly improve firmness, smooth skin texture and deliver youthful-looking skin — with a buffer system designed to minimise irritation for those new to retinol.

Description

Start your retinol journey the right way. Firmer, smoother, younger-looking skin starts here.

Introducing COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream — a thoughtfully formulated K-Beauty retinol cream that makes the gold-standard anti-ageing ingredient accessible, comfortable and effective for all skin types. At 0.1% Retinol, this cream sits at the ideal entry-level concentration — potent enough to deliver real, visible results in firmness, texture and skin renewal, while gentle enough for retinol beginners to incorporate into their routine without excessive irritation or downtime.

Retinol works by accelerating skin cell turnover and stimulating collagen production — the two key mechanisms behind smoother texture, reduced fine lines and a more youthful-looking complexion. At 0.1%, this cream begins this process effectively while the supporting ingredients work to buffer and protect the skin throughout.

Super Vitamin E provides powerful antioxidant protection that shields skin from oxidative damage while the retinol works, and helps maintain the skin's lipid barrier integrity. Panthenol (Provitamin B5) soothes, hydrates and supports barrier recovery — significantly reducing the dryness and sensitivity that can accompany retinol use. Together, these three ingredients create a retinol experience that is far more comfortable than traditional formulas, making it the ideal first retinol for skincare beginners.

Why you'll love it:

• Retinol 0.1% — clinically proven anti-ageing active that stimulates collagen and accelerates cell turnover
• Improves firmness — visibly firms and lifts skin with consistent use over 4–8 weeks
• Smooths skin texture — reduces roughness, fine lines and uneven surface for a polished complexion
• Youthful-looking skin — addresses early signs of ageing for a more radiant, renewed appearance
• Super Vitamin E — antioxidant protection and barrier support throughout retinol use
• Panthenol — soothes and hydrates to minimise dryness and sensitivity from retinol
• Ideal entry-level concentration — perfect for retinol beginners starting their anti-ageing routine
• K-Beauty formulation — gentle, buffered and thoughtfully designed for sensitive retinol starters

Key ingredients:

• Retinol 0.1% — the gold-standard anti-ageing active that stimulates collagen, accelerates cell renewal and visibly smooths and firms skin over time
• Super Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — potent antioxidant that protects against free radical damage and supports barrier health during retinol use
• Panthenol (Provitamin B5) — soothes irritation, deeply hydrates and supports barrier recovery to buffer the effects of retinol

How to use:

• Use in the evening only — retinol increases sun sensitivity
• Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin after serum as the last skincare step before sleeping
• Begin with 2–3 times per week and gradually increase frequency as skin adjusts
• Always follow with SPF50 the next morning — this is non-negotiable with retinol use
• Avoid using with AHA/BHA exfoliants on the same evening to reduce irritation risk

Retinol · Anti-ageing · Firmness · Fine lines · Smooth skin · K-Beauty · COSRX · All skin types · PM use only