COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream – 0.3% Pure Retinol Cream for a More Advanced Skincare Routine
COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream is a rich face cream designed to address visible wrinkles, signs of loss of elasticity, uneven tone, and rougher texture. The number in the name indicates a 0.3% concentration of pure retinol, making this product less suitable as a first step for those new to retinol: the manufacturer positions it for skin already familiar with retinol. Its concept is straightforward – to deliver a stronger vitamin A derivative not in a serum or oil, but in a comfortable, moisturizing cream base.
Retinol intensity supported by a base designed for skin comfort
This cream’s strength lies in its targeted formula, which combines 0.3% retinol with antioxidant, moisture-supporting, and skin-softening ingredients. This is particularly important in a product with this concentration: the cream does more than simply deliver an active ingredient; it also creates a more pleasant feel on the skin’s surface. One notable practical detail is that, to help preserve the retinol’s freshness, the manufacturer recommends storing the product in the refrigerator.
- 0.3% pure retinol: the formula’s key active ingredient, designed to help reduce the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles and create the impression of smoother skin texture.
- Vitamin E system: Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, and tocotrienols add antioxidant properties to the formula; COSRX highlights tocotrienol as “Super Vitamin E.”
- Moisture and softness support: Panthenol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Shea Butter, and several forms of hyaluronic acid help maintain a more comfortable feel and reduce the sensation of dryness.
- Adenosine and Allantoin: these ingredients further enhance the cream’s skincare properties – Adenosine is associated with caring for skin elasticity and wrinkles, while Allantoin is valued for its skin-softening properties.
In the tube, the cream looks rich and creamy, but once spread, it leaves a smoother, substantial feel rather than a watery one. This is an evening-routine cream best suited to experienced retinol users looking for a more noticeable concentration without giving up the comfort of a cream format. COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream stands out for precisely this balance: a clear focus on 0.3% retinol paired with a nourishing base in a single product.
Usage
Apply COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream to clean, dry skin in the evening, avoiding the eye and lip areas; start by using it 2–3 times a week, gradually increasing the frequency as your skin adjusts, always apply a moisturizer after use, and use sunscreen during the day.
Ingredients
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Retinol(0.3%), Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Sulfite, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Tocotrienols, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1-2-Hexanediol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Myristic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione
The manufacturer is responsible for the product’s ingredients. Due to possible changes, we always recommend checking the ingredient list directly on the packaging.



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