COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream vs Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum
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| COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream | Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $22 | $22 |
| Best landed cost | $22 | $26.99 |
| Rating | ★ 4.4 (4,100) | ★ 4.5 (340) |
| Evidence grade | A | B |
| Korea signal | #15 serum · Olive Young Korea (seed) | — |
| Hero ingredients | Retinol, Panthenol (B5) | Retinol |
| Best for | Aging, Texture | Aging, Texture |
| Skin types | Normal, Combination, Oily, Dry | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal |
| Texture | cream | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones |
| Fragrance-free | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✓ |
Our read: COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream carries the stronger evidence grade (A); COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream wins on landed cost. If your concerns match both, evidence is the tiebreaker we'd use.
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