The Retinol 0.1 Cream — Reddit Reviews
by COSRX
Updated August 25, 2026
Encapsulated 0.1% retinol offers effective anti-aging and texture benefits; some irritation risk.
What the community says
A beginner-friendly, cream-based retinol with built-in squalane to buffer irritation. Users see texture improvements and anti-aging effects, typically starting with 2-3 times weekly. Sensitive skin may face irritation, and proper cleansing before application is essential to avoid breakouts or clogged pores.
What this means for you
Backed by 23 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Encapsulated retinol reduces irritation compared to standard 0.3% formulas
- Noticeable improvement in skin texture and forehead lines within a month
- Built-in squalane provides moisturizing benefits in a cream texture
Watch out for
- Irritation and redness can occur, especially if overused or layered on unclean skin
- Needs cautious introduction to avoid barrier disruption and persistent burning
- Some users find it inconvenient because it requires refrigeration for stability
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Real Reddit threads — 33 mentions across 23 threads
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream on Reddit, in one place — 23 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 4 more, summarized.
“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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“without that, vitamin C + retinol won’t really fade spots”
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“The retinol I started with was the COSRX 0.1%, so I kind of eased in slowly.”
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“When I first introduced it, I was a lot more cautious.”
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“Eventually I did start overlapping after seeing that combo was generally fine”
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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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