The Retinol 0.1 Cream — Reddit Reviews
by COSRX
Updated July 29, 2026
Encapsulated formula reduces irritation compared to typical 0.1% retinol creams
What the community says
A gentle 0.1% encapsulated retinol cream with squalane that minimizes irritation and is favored in the K-beauty scene for gradual anti-aging and texture improvement.
What this means for you
Backed by 13 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Encapsulated formula reduces irritation compared to typical 0.1% retinol creams
- Includes squalane to help buffer dryness and support skin barrier
- Widely used in beginner retinol routines for gradual frequency build-up
Watch out for
- Must be stored in the fridge, which some find inconvenient
- Can cause irritation or redness initially, especially if not introduced gradually
- Sun sensitivity requires diligent SPF use to prevent burns
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Real Reddit threads
13 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare +3 more
“Definitely need cosrx retinol, cosrx niacinamide, and cosrx hyaluronic acid intensive cream.”
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“And a mineral spf in the morning.”
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“Korean products work”
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“I got an email from Amazon today too for a diff COSRX product I bought back in 2024....”
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“COSRX Retinol 0.1% Cream, Anti-Aging Eye & Neck Cream”
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“diff COSRX product”
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“I've tried Cosrx 0.1 % retinol cream and it was great”
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“but it has to be stored in the fridge and that was very inconvenient.”
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“I'm playing to try the Cosrx 0.5% retinol serum next.”
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“COSRX - The Retinol 0.1 Cream - 20ml PM”
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“Im now using for my routine since january these products but i cant see any type of improvement on my skin”
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“If you’re already doing spf, vitamin c and retinol/tret and seeing no improvement you should see a derm”
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“Cosrx Retinol (Every other day)”
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“recently started 0.1% retinol from corsx last night”
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“Since I use a lot of actives”
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“CosRx Retinol 0.1 Cream”
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“6. CosRx Retinol 0.1 Cream”
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“RETINOL NIGHT ROUTINE”
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