COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream vs IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%
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| COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream | IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $22 | $42 |
| Best landed cost | $22 | $46.10 |
| Rating | ★ 4.4 (4,100) | ★ 4.5 (3,400) |
| Evidence grade | A | A |
| Korea signal | #15 serum · Olive Young Korea (seed) | #8 serum · Olive Young Korea (seed) |
| Hero ingredients | Retinol, Panthenol (B5) | Retinol, Adenosine |
| Best for | Aging, Texture | Aging, Texture |
| Skin types | Normal, Combination, Oily, Dry | Normal, Dry, Combination |
| Texture | cream | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones |
| Fragrance-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✗ import only |
Our read: Evidence grades are equal (A) — so let fit decide: check the skin-type rows above, and if both fit, COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream is the cheaper landed cost over IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%.
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