Where does this cream go in a skincare routine?

Apply it after essence or serum, at the moisturizer step. Pat it onto your skin and leave it on.

How much should I use when starting?

Use about 0.1 ml, described by COSRX as one grain-of-rice amount, for each targeted section.

Should I start on my whole face or only concern areas?

Begin on selected concern areas. From week three, you may gradually spread it over your full face and increase the frequency only when your skin remains comfortable.

What does the cream feel like when applied?

It has an elastic, creamy texture that spreads softly over the skin.

Which active products should be kept out of the same routine?

Do not combine it in the same routine with separate vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, AHA or BHA acids, scrubs, peels or other exfoliating products, as irritation may increase.

Should it be used during the day or at night?

Use it at night. COSRX also directs you to wear sunscreen while using the product, including the following day.

Does the tube need to be refrigerated?

Store it away from high temperatures and direct sunlight. COSRX recommends refrigeration when you do not use it every day. The retinol may also give the formula a darker color or characteristic odor over time.

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COSRX

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

Q: Who is the 0.1% strength best suited to?

COSRX recommends it for first-time retinol users beginning to notice fine lines, rough texture, visible pores or reduced elasticity. The product is specified for all skin types, but it still calls for a gradual introduction.

What it is: A leave-on night cream with 0.1% pure retinol, made for first-time users beginning to notice fine lines, rough texture, visible pores or reduced elasticity.

0.1% pure retinol
Beginner-focused care
Elastic cream texture
Refined pore appearance

Net weight: 20 ml

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

20ml ·€17.00

0.1% pure retinol

Beginner-focused care

Elastic cream texture

Refined pore appearance

Main active: Retinol
Intensity: Gentle

PRODUCT DETAILS

New to retinol? This cream offers a measured place to begin. Its 0.1% pure retinol is intended to soften the look of early fine lines, while the beginner-focused format suits skin starting to show rough texture, visible pores or reduced elasticity.

The elastic, creamy texture spreads softly across your skin. Panthenol brings moisture support to the formula, giving this active-focused step a little more comfort without changing the need to introduce retinol slowly.

With consistent use, it can help refine pore appearance and reduce the look of blackheads and whiteheads. Exact-product testing also supports a more balanced look to excess oil and sebum.

Although listed for all skin types, its directions call for a gradual introduction guided by your comfort. COSRX does not recommend this product during pregnancy or breastfeeding, immediately after nonsurgical cosmetic procedures or with beauty equipment.

Learn more

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A 0.1% retinol cream for early fine lines, visible pores and excess oil, with panthenol for moisture support.

Softer-looking fine lines
Refined pore appearance
Fewer visible blackheads and whiteheads
More balanced-looking oil
Moisture support

Key Ingredients

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Retinol

May help soften the look of fine lines and uneven texture with consistent, carefully introduced leave-on use.

Panthenol

Pro-vitamin B5 that helps skin hold moisture and feel softer and more comfortable.

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Adenosine

A skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used to help skin look smoother and soften the appearance of fine lines.

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Vitamin E

A Vitamin E family used for formula antioxidant support or conditioning—with evidence that depends on the exact form.

Clear hydrogel spheres and droplets on a pale lilac background.

Hyaluronic Acid

Helps hydrate and visibly plump the skin.

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Allantoin

Helps soothe and soften dry, rough-feeling skin.

Real Results

55.9%Fewer measured blackheads after four weeks¹
54.3%Fewer measured whiteheads after four weeks¹
45.1%Reduction in measured pore volume after two weeks^{1, 2, 3}
46.7%Improvement in measured oil control after four weeks¹

View all 15 real results

45.3%

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Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Fine Lines Wrinkles
Early fine lines can leave your complexion looking less smooth and rested.
2
Visible Pores
More noticeable pores can interrupt an otherwise even-looking surface.

How To Use

1Before your first use, patch test the cream. For each application, use it at night after cleansing and any essence or serum.
2At the moisturizer step, pat about 0.1 ml, or one grain-of-rice amount per section, onto selected concern areas of the face or neck. Avoid direct eye contact.
3During the first two weeks, use it no more than three nights each week and let your comfort set the slower schedule. Reduce the frequency or stop if stinging, redness, itching or peeling persists.
4From week three, you may gradually expand the application to your full face and increase toward nightly use only when well tolerated.
5Leave the cream on. If irritation occurs, apply a non-irritating moisturizer before it. If your skin is dry, you may follow with moisturizer or facial oil.

Frequently asked questions

How often should a first-time retinol user apply it?

Start at night no more than three times a week, using the slower schedule your skin tolerates. From week three, gradually increase the area and frequency only when there is no discomfort.

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COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream | Beginner Care | Sleepy Hello

COSRX

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

What it is: A leave-on night cream with 0.1% pure retinol, made for first-time users beginning to notice fine lines, rough texture, visible pores or reduced elasticity.

0.1% pure retinol
Beginner-focused care
Elastic cream texture
Refined pore appearance

Net weight: 20 ml

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

20ml ·€17.00

0.1% pure retinol

Beginner-focused care

Elastic cream texture

Refined pore appearance

Main active: Retinol
Intensity: Gentle

PRODUCT DETAILS

With consistent use, it can help refine pore appearance and reduce the look of blackheads and whiteheads. Exact-product testing also supports a more balanced look to excess oil and sebum.

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

360º Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream€21.00

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch€7.88

1025 Dokdo Cleanser€10.99

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream€20.88

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack€14.98

2-Step Propolis Energy Active Ampule Mask€15.00

530 S-Peptide Ampoule Plus€21.88

6 Peptide Complex Serum€9.88

A 0.1% retinol cream for early fine lines, visible pores and excess oil, with panthenol for moisture support.

Softer-looking fine lines
Refined pore appearance
Fewer visible blackheads and whiteheads
More balanced-looking oil
Moisture support

Key Ingredients

Real Results

55.9%Fewer measured blackheads after four weeks¹
54.3%Fewer measured whiteheads after four weeks¹
45.1%Reduction in measured pore volume after two weeks^{1, 2, 3}
46.7%Improvement in measured oil control after four weeks¹

View all 15 real results

45.3%

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Fine Lines Wrinkles
Early fine lines can leave your complexion looking less smooth and rested.
2
Visible Pores
More noticeable pores can interrupt an otherwise even-looking surface.

How To Use

1Before your first use, patch test the cream. For each application, use it at night after cleansing and any essence or serum.
2At the moisturizer step, pat about 0.1 ml, or one grain-of-rice amount per section, onto selected concern areas of the face or neck. Avoid direct eye contact.
3During the first two weeks, use it no more than three nights each week and let your comfort set the slower schedule. Reduce the frequency or stop if stinging, redness, itching or peeling persists.
4From week three, you may gradually expand the application to your full face and increase toward nightly use only when well tolerated.
5Leave the cream on. If irritation occurs, apply a non-irritating moisturizer before it. If your skin is dry, you may follow with moisturizer or facial oil.

Frequently asked questions

How often should a first-time retinol user apply it?

Start at night no more than three times a week, using the slower schedule your skin tolerates. From week three, gradually increase the area and frequency only when there is no discomfort.

Keep learning

Customer reviews

Frequently Bought Together

Buy these products together

This itemThe Retinol 0.1 Cream€17.00

360º Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream€21.00

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch€7.88

Total price: €45.88

This itemThe Retinol 0.1 Cream€17.00

360º Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream€21.00

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch€7.88

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30 ml€21.00

VT COSMETICS

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2 mL × 10€7.88

ROUND LAB

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1025 Dokdo Eye Cream

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100 ml€14.98

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