The Retinol 0.5 Oil

Product Description

COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil is a high-strength, oil-based anti-aging treatment designed to target fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, uneven texture, and signs of aging. The lightweight oil texture absorbs smoothly into skin without greasiness, delivering potent retinol in a nourishing, hydrating base. It helps refirm, smooth and rejuvenate skin over time, while supporting barrier strength — especially useful for mature or dry skin, or skin that needs more resilience and renewed texture. Intended for use at night, this oil pairs powerful retinol results with skin-friendly oils for balanced care.

Ingredients — Key + Full-Base Components

Active / Key Components

• Retinol (0.5% pure retinol) — a potent form of vitamin A that supports skin renewal, boosts collagen production, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and improves skin texture and tone.
  
• Squalane (plant-derived) — emollient oil that hydrates, nourishes, and helps maintain the skin barrier while reducing the risk of dryness or irritation.
  
• Tocotrienols and Vitamin E (antioxidants) — help protect skin from oxidative stress, enhance skin resilience, and support overall skin health.
  

Full Ingredient Base (emollients + oils + stabilizers)
 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.

How to Use

• Use only at night on clean, dry skin.
  
• Start with 1–2 drops in the palm of your hand.
  
• Gently tap or massage the oil onto your face, avoiding the eye and lip areas.
  
• After application, follow up with a moisturizer to lock in hydration.
  
• For the first 2 weeks, use 2–3 times per week. After skin builds tolerance, you may increase frequency to every other night or as tolerated.
  
• Because retinol increases skin’s sensitivity to sun, always apply sunscreen the next morning.
  
  

Benefits

• Provides effective, targeted reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness.
  
• Stimulates skin renewal and boosts collagen production, helping improve skin elasticity and resilience.
  
• Improves skin texture, smoothness, and overall tone over time.
  
• Offers deep nourishment and hydration while delivering retinol — minimizing dryness or irritation compared to some retinol formulas.
  
• The oil base helps maintain skin barrier and delivers antioxidant protection through added vitamin E.
  
• Suitable for skin types needing intensive anti-aging care (especially normal, dry, or aging skin), and for users already comfortable with retinol.