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The Retinol 0.1 Cream

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

COSRX·Retinoid5 recommendations

What the community says

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Backed by 4 threads from r/koreanskincare and r/30PlusSkinCare.

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Pros

  • Encapsulated retinol reduces irritation compared to regular retinol
  • Cream texture includes squalane for added moisture and barrier support
  • Noted by some users for visible forehead line texture improvement within a month

Cons

  • Slow to show results—some see no improvement after months of use
  • Requires careful layering with long wait time (15-20 mins) before other steps to avoid pilling
  • Still can cause irritation for sensitive skin despite buffering

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Where to buy

Available on Amazon

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Real Reddit threads

4 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare

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