Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum vs IOPE Expert Retinol Super Bounce Serum
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Dr. Althea — 0.1% Gentle Retinol SerumFull breakdown →
IOPE — Expert Retinol Super Bounce SerumFull breakdown →
| Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum | IOPE Expert Retinol Super Bounce Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $22 | $49 |
| Best landed cost | $26.99 | $54.99 |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 (340) | ★ 4.5 (800) |
| Evidence grade | B | A |
| Korea signal | — | — |
| Hero ingredients | Retinol | Retinol |
| Best for | Aging, Texture | Aging, Texture |
| Skin types | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal | Dry, Normal, Combination |
| Texture | light | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones |
| Fragrance-free | ✗ | ✗ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✓ |
Our read: IOPE Expert Retinol Super Bounce Serum carries the stronger evidence grade (A); Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum wins on landed cost. If your concerns match both, evidence is the tiebreaker we'd use.
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