COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream 20ml

A concentrated night cream that works quietly. The 0.3% retinol is the first serious step — enough to prompt real skin renewal, calibrated carefully enough not to overwhelm it. Behind this understated 20 ml format lie years of research into stabilising retinol in a cold emulsion: you keep the bottle in the fridge, and that single detail says everything about how the formula is built.

Texture and ingredients — The texture is a smooth, emollient cream-gel, neither greasy nor watery, stabilised with Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax — two texture agents that allow effortless application with no residual film. Retinol appears at 0.3% on the INCI list, where it targets fine lines and wrinkles. It is supported by Tocotrienols (an advanced form of vitamin E) to visibly reduce signs of skin ageing, and Adenosine to help with elasticity and the appearance of lines. Panthenol supports hydration and suppleness. Three forms of hyaluronic acid — Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer — work at different depths within the skin. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil round out the nourishing base without weighing skin down. Refrigerating the bottle between 3 and 10 °C is not a cosmetic gimmick: it preserves the integrity of the retinol, which degrades faster when exposed to heat.

In your routine — In the evening, after cleansing and before moisturiser if needed. A pea-sized amount covers the whole face — the 20 ml format encourages precision rather than abundance. From the moment you open it, store the bottle upright in the fridge and use it without delay: the cool sensation on application is part of the experience, and the texture melts quickly into skin. If you are new to retinol, two to three evenings a week gives your skin time to adjust before you increase frequency. The next morning, sun protection is essential.

• Retinol at 0.3% (listed on the INCI): an effective starting dose for fine lines and wrinkles, suitable for skin not yet accustomed to retinoids.
• Tocotrienols and Adenosine complement the anti-ageing action: elasticity, skin texture, pore appearance.
• Must be stored upright in the fridge between 3 and 10 °C — a condition set by the manufacturer to keep the formula stable.
• Use from the moment you open it, without waiting: the stability of retinol in a cold emulsion depends on using it promptly after opening.
• 20 ml format: designed as a focused skincare cycle to be repeated — not a one-size-fits-all jar for everyday use.