COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil 20ml

Product Description:

If you already use retinol and want to step up to a stronger formula, a higher-strength oil can be the next move. The COSRX retinol oil, known as The Retinol 0.5 Oil, uses 0.5% stabilized pure retinol in a nourishing oil base to help smooth the look of lines and support firmer-looking skin. It is a nighttime treatment made for people whose skin has already built up a tolerance to retinol.

COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil keeps its short ingredient list focused, pairing pure retinol with squalane and vitamin E to help the skin stay comfortable and hydrated while you use a strong active. The texture is a silky oil that absorbs without feeling heavy, and you only need to apply one or two drops. Because retinol works best at night, you use it in your PM routine, after cleansing and before your moisturizer.

This Korean retinol product, available in Canada, is a good pick for intermediate and experienced retinol users who want a higher strength. A few important notes: this is not a beginner product, so if you are new to retinol, start with a lower-strength formula first. Retinol also makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, so daily sunscreen is a must, and this oil is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Features:

• Uses 0.5% stabilized pure retinol in a nourishing oil base.

• Short, focused formula with squalane and vitamin E.

• Lightweight, silky oil texture that applies as one or two drops.

• Made for intermediate to experienced retinol users, not beginners.

• Fragrance-free formula, with no added scent.

• A 20ml size that lasts, since you only need a drop or two.

Concerns:

• The look of deeper lines, wrinkles, and creases

• Loss of firmness and bounce over time

• Uneven-looking texture

• Dryness that comes with using strong actives

Suitable For:

• Intermediate and experienced retinol users

• Anyone wanting a higher-strength retinol step

• Nighttime routines paired with daily sunscreen

• Not for retinol beginners, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Made In:

South Korea

• The 0.5% pure retinol supports the look of smoother, firmer skin over time.

• Squalane and vitamin E help keep skin comfortable and hydrated while you use a strong active.

• The silky oil texture absorbs without a heavy or greasy-feeling finish.

• This retinol oil, available in Canada, is a simple way to add a higher-strength retinoid to a PM routine.

• The short ingredient list keeps the formula focused, which suits skin used to actives.

• A drop or two covers the face, so the 20ml bottle lasts a long time.

1. Patch test first, and use it only at night on clean, dry skin.

2. Start with two to three nights a week to let your skin adjust.

3. Apply one to two drops, tapping gently over the face and avoiding eyes and lips.

4. Follow with your moisturizer to keep skin comfortable.

5. Build up to more frequent use after about three weeks, as tolerated.

6. Always apply sunscreen in the morning, since retinol increases sun sensitivity.

Key Ingredients:

• Pure Retinol (0.5%): A higher-strength retinoid that supports smoother, firmer-looking skin.

• Squalane: A lightweight oil that helps keep skin hydrated and comfortable.

• Vitamin E (Tocotrienol and Tocopherol): Antioxidants that help protect and soothe the skin.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Adds a soft, nourishing oil base.

Ingredient Claims:

• Fragrance-Free (no added fragrance)

• Paraben-Free

• Sulfate-Free

• Phthalate-Free

• Cruelty-Free, per the brand

• Dermatologist-tested, per the brand

• Note: contains soybean and palm oil, so those with a soy allergy may want to patch test

Full Ingredients List:

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

COSRX is a South Korean skincare brand known for simple, ingredient-led formulas that focus on one or two hero ingredients. Its name comes from combining cosmetics with Rx, reflecting a practical, results-first approach, and it is well known for its snail mucin line and its focused active treatments. Shoppers can expect straightforward, effective products that suit sensitive and blemish-prone skin, and COSRX is a cruelty-free brand. You can shop COSRX in Canada through C&C Canada, your Montreal-based destination for authentic Korean, Japanese, and Chinese beauty.

•  COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil
• Size: 20ml
• Quantity: 1 bottle