COSRX

The Retinol 0.5 Oil

31 Reviews

• 새로운흰배지빠귀8219

  Apr 17, 2025 (UTC)
  Oily SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  Despite having oily skin, I didn't feel like it was too heavy at all

  Cons

  I bought this because COSRX's retinol cream worked well for me, but even though I usually don't react to oils, this made my skin break out. The effectiveness was also not great...

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• quizui

  Apr 1, 2025 (UTC)
  Dry Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  It seems the retinol is definitely doing its job. If used carefully without overdoing it, I think it could show some great results.

  Cons

  I'm afraid this might be what caused my skin to freak out. I've been getting itchy, bumpy patches under one eye, and things keep popping up... It started right when I began using this product, and it's still ongoing.

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• 무거운보아9248164

  Jul 2, 2024 (UTC)
  Normal SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  I decided to try it out after hearing so many rave reviews, filled with high hopes

  Cons

  My skin completely broke out, and I thought it couldn't get worse, but it did. I can't believe how badly it reacted - my face was covered in blemishes as if I had an infection. The burning and pain lasted for months. If you feel something's not right, stop using it immediately. I stubbornly used it a couple more times, and what could have been just a few days of discomfort turned into months of suffering.

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• 대사관

  Dec 21, 2023 (UTC)
  Dry SkinSensitive Skin

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  Pros

  I bought this product after seeing a YouTuber recommend it. I've almost finished a whole bottle. Since it's high in retinol, I only use it once a week. It's been helpful in reducing fine lines, and my dark spots have faded too.

  Cons

  I applied two drops and tried to massage it in for better absorption, but my skin felt hot. The next day, my cheekbone area was red and swollen. It's best to use this carefully. Apparently, the retinol can be quite strong on the skin.

  Tip

  Don't get greedy - use it in moderation!

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• 도어벨

  Sep 19, 2023 (UTC)
  Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  I had such a great experience with COSRX's 0.1% Retinol Cream that I decided to try their oil too. But it seems my skin finds it a bit too intense! Given the high retinol content, I expected it might be potent, so I only used one drop for my entire face. Maybe I should use even less...?

  Cons

  Unfortunately, nothing about this product worked for me. My entire face broke out in blemishes after applying it, so I had to throw it away immediately.

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• 쵸크춐크

  Sep 10, 2023 (UTC)
  Oily SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  The scent reminds me of wood, which isn't unpleasant. I mixed a couple of drops with my moisturizer at night, and I could feel my skin becoming smoother the next day. However, for an oil, it feels a bit drying. While it makes the surface oily, it doesn't seem to address deep dryness - it's like having an oily exterior but a desert interior.

  Cons

  The most important factor for me is whether it causes blemishes, and unfortunately, I noticed one or two pimples popping up when I used this product alone. It doesn't seem to suit my skin, sadly...

  Tip

  Occasionally, after applying this, my skin hits a critical point and becomes red and irritated. When that happens, using a cica sheet mask helps restore my skin to normal by the next day.

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• 헤자에오

  Jul 20, 2023 (UTC)
  Combination Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  To be honest, my skin reacted badly to this product, so I can't say anything positive about it. However, after watching several YouTubers' analyses, it seems COSRX retinol is generally well-regarded!

  Cons

  I keep trying retinol products since they're supposedly essential for people in their 30s. The Mamonde Bakuchiol Retinol Cream I used before was fine, but this one seems to be too harsh - my skin keeps breaking out

  Tip

  Try using it gradually and see if it suits your skin before committing to regular use

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• 홍차히히

  Apr 29, 2023 (UTC)
  Oily SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  My face became so smooth just one day after applying it!

  Cons

  After using it for three days in a row, my face felt a tingling sensation. It seems I need to be careful about how often I use it.

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• 프로틴근성장

  Feb 21, 2023 (UTC)
  Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  Mixing this oil with my moisturizer kept my skin from feeling dry

  Cons

  I'm not sure if it's the high retinol content or if the oil just doesn't agree with my skin, but I ended up with blemishes

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• 휘쟈니

  Dec 14, 2022 (UTC)
  Dry SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  They say it works well if you know how to use it properly, but I find it a bit tricky

  Cons

  I think it might be my fault, but when I used it like a regular oil, my skin went haywire

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