The Retinol 0.5 Oil

Advanced Retinol Oil for Youthful-looking Skin

COSRX’s The Retinol 0.5 Oil harnesses 0.5% pure retinol in a nourishing oil base with squalane and vitamin E to target deep wrinkles, uneven texture, and skin firmness loss. Suitable for all skin types, especially those acclimated to retinol, it delivers visible smoothing, strengthened resilience, and a luminous complexion over time.

Size : 20ml / 0.67fl. Oz

Concern	Suitable	Key Benefit	Key Ingredient
Post-breakout marks	Yes	Smooths and firms skin	Retinol 0.5%
Loss of elasticity	Yes	Helps rebound & bounce	Retinol + Squalane
Uneven tone & rough skin	Yes	Refines texture	Retinol + Vitamin E
Enlarged pores	Yes	Minimizes appearance	Retinol + Squalane

1. Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin at night.
2. Put one or two drops on your hand.
3. Tap with it your fingers and gently massage into face, avoiding eyes and lips.
4. Follow with moisturizer.
Initially use 2–3 times a week, gradually increasing frequency to once a day, after 3 weeks, after building tolerance. Apply sunscreen during daytime.

*Patch test recommended before facial use.

Info	Details
Volume	20mL
Key Ingredients	0.5% Pure retinol, Super Vitamin E(Tocotrienol), Squalane(Plant-Derived)
Clinically Proven	Yes (Sensitive skin irritation test, Primary skin irritation test)
Expiration	36 months from manufacturing or 3 months after opening
Allergens	Hypoallergenic tested

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

Feature	Retinol 0.5 Oil	Typical Retinol Formula
Retinol concentration	0.5% pure, stabilized retinol	Lower (e.g., 0.2%–0.3%)
Target concerns/results	Deep wrinkles, loss of elasticity, rough texture, enlarged pores	Target fewer or shallower concerns
Texture & base	Silky oil formula with squalane and super-vitamin E	Often cream or serum base with fewer supportive oils
Suitable skin types/usage	Best for users accustomed to retinol; intermediate level care	May be beginner-level or less potent