About The Item

Feel the benefits of Retinol without irritation with The Retinol 0.5 Oil by COSRX. This rich and silky night oil provides a healthy glow and hydrated skin. A gentle but concentrated .5% of pure retinol improves the appearance of fine lines, creases, and wrinkles and enhances elasticity.

This serum is safe for all skin types, and best for skin accustomed to retinol but still experiencing progressive signs of aging such as loss of elasticity and dryness. It’s an intermediate-level retinol for those looking for a highly concentrated, youth booster.

Vitamin A supports collagen production and skin cell turnover, squalene protects and moisturizes the skin, and vitamin E reduces visible signs of aging and skin damage.

Formulated without fragrance, parabens, sulfates, artificial colors, alcohol, mineral oil, and silicone.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence comprises of 96% skin friendly snail secretion filtrate that is effective at repairing damaged skin, improving skin elasticity and maintaining hydration level all day long. It only contains essential ingredients, that nourish, repair and revitalise the skin. Snail mucin has the ability to repair everything from dry patches, to acne breakouts while helping zap hyperpigmentation, so with loyal use your skin will glow.

COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil is a highly concentrated solution formulated for powerful anti-aging care. This conditioning face oil contains 0.5% pure retinol and squalane to help diminish signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles as well as fade blemishes. Retinol, which is a form of vitamin A, helps increase the rate at which your skin produces new cells, which otherwise slows down with age. Retinol 0.5 Oil regenerates your skin cells to improve skin texture and even out the skin tone.

Lightweight, non-sticky formula :

Formulated with Retinol, the lightweight oil seeps into the skin during your sleep and fills your skin with the nutrition it needs. Wake up to smooth glowing skin.

Highly concentrated Retinol cream :

With 0.5% pure Retinol, this oil is recommended for those looking for a youth-booster. Apply 1-2 drops on the palms of your hands and massage the oil into skin, focusing on areas wrinkles or frown lines. Use after cleansing as the last step of your skincare routine.

0.5% Pure Retinol :

Retinol helps reduce signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles to achieve smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. It helps renew and resuface the skin and leaves the face glowing with radiance.

Features :

• Anti-aging face oil formulated with 0.5% stabilized, pure retinol
• Aids in skin cell regeneration and reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Contains squalene that protects the skin from external irritation and vitamin E that reduces skin damage
• Reduces uneven skin tone, fades blemishes, and improves skin texture
• Has a quick absorbing and non-greasy formula
• Suitable for experienced retinol users
• Dermatologically tested
• COSRX products are cruelty-free

Key Benefits :

Based on real results from consumers’ self assessments, the Retinol 0.5% Oil helps reduce wrinkles, creases and fine lines while increasing the skin’s elasticity and improving the skin’s radiance.

How To Use :

• After using essence or serum, apply 1 to 2 drops to the hand and pat in with your fingertips.
• Apply evenly over the face, neck and areas with wrinkle concerns.
• Limit initial use to three times per week; gradually increase frequency to every other night; use as tolerated.
• Have an ‘adoption period’ when using retinol.

Week 1-2:

• Frequency: Use 3 times a week at night.
• How to use: After cleansing, at the moisturizer step, apply a small amount to areas of concern like under eyes, mouth, forehead and neck (recommended amount: 0.1 ml per section / 1 grain of rice.)

Week 3:

• Frequency: You may apply every other night.
• How to use: After cleansing, at the moisturizer step, take a pea sized amount and spread it over the entire face.
• The ‘adoption period’ can be shortened or extended depending on individual differences.
• Maintain this phase until no discomfort is experienced.
• Gradually increase the frequency and areas of application.

Key Ingredients :

• 0.5% Pure Retinol (Vitamin A): Accelerates collagen production and skin cell turnover to reduce fine lines.
• Plant-derived Squalane: Protects the skin from external irritation.
• Tocotrienol (Super Vitamin E): Reduces visible signs of aging and skin damage.

Full Ingredient List: Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Retinol(0.5%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone.