The Retinol 0.3 Cream INCI List & Ingredients | COSRX

Allergen & irritant analysis

This facial treatment from COSRX lists 52 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationReduces large poresRedness reducingDark spotsSkin textureAcne fightingGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

1
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.

Full Ingredient List

52

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol, glycerin, glycine soja oil, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, cetearyl alcohol, trehalose, panthenol, butyrospermum parkii butter, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, dimethicone, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, helianthus annuus seed oil, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, carbomer, retinol 0.3%, tromethamine, glyceryl stearate, polysilicone-11, sodium sulfite, daucus carota sativa root extract, allantoin, glyceryl caprylate, propanediol, oryza sativa bran wax, tocotrienols, stearic acid, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, palmitic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, sorbitan isostearate, 1, 2-hexanediol, elaeis guineensis oil, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, beta-carotene, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, myristic acid, hyaluronic acid, lauric acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, ascorbic acid, limnanthes alba seed oil, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glutathione

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Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retinol 0.3 Cream fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in The Retinol 0.3 Cream's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is The Retinol 0.3 Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in The Retinol 0.3 Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is The Retinol 0.3 Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in The Retinol 0.3 Cream, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.