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COSRX

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

Moisturizer

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13 of 51 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Pregnancy caution
Retinol
Potential irritant
Retinol
Strong active
Retinol, Ascorbic Acid

Key ingredientsPanthenol (B5), Retinol, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin C derivative, Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  3. 3Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  5. 5Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  6. 6Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  7. 7Trehalose

    Sugar that helps skin hold water under stress.

  8. 8Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  9. 9Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

    Rich, nourishing plant butter. Great for dry skin.

  10. 10Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal acne trigger

    Nourishing oil, moderately comedogenic.

  11. 11Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  12. 12DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  13. 13Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
  14. 14Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  15. 15Polyglyceryl-10 StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  16. 16Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  17. 17Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  18. 18Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

  19. 19Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  20. 20Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  21. 21Polysilicone-11
  22. 22Sodium Sulfite
  23. 23Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  24. 24Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  25. 25RetinolStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    Gold-standard vitamin A. Speeds cell turnover for smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin. Start slow.

  26. 26Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  27. 27Glyceryl Caprylate
  28. 28Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
  29. 29Tocotrienols
  30. 30Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  31. 31Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  32. 32Palmitic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  33. 33Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  34. 34Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  35. 35Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  36. 36Sorbitan IsostearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  37. 37Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  38. 38BHT

    Protects the formula from going off.

  39. 39Beta-Carotene
  40. 40Myristic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  41. 41Lauric AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  42. 42Ascorbic AcidStrong active

    The most researched vitamin C. Brightens, fades dark spots and boosts collagen. Can tingle.

  43. 43Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  44. 443-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    A stable, gentle form of vitamin C for brightness and antioxidant protection.

  45. 45Glutathione
  46. 46Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  47. 471,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  48. 48Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  49. 49Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  50. 50Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  51. 51Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.