COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream: expiry date and ingredients
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream lists 51 ingredients; Panthenol is at position 8.
Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-10-30).
A low-irritation 0.1% retinol cream aimed at first-time retinol users, said to target early fine lines linked to dryness.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream was made from its batch code?
No reliable public date-decoding rule is implemented here. Read the separate printed expiry field; the official portal asks for both lot and expiry.
How long does COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream last unopened?
Inspect the bottle or jar base, carton flap and, for tubes, the sealed crimp. Locations vary by product; photograph the entire label and keep lot, EXP and barcode separate.
Can the year repeat after 10 years?
Do not apply a 10-year rule to an opaque COSRX lot. The printed expiry and product-specific PAO are separate fields.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
Key ingredients
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Vitamin A. Speeds up skin renewal to soften lines and uneven texture; can irritate at first.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains ingredients that break down with light and air (Ascorbic Acid). Close the cap tightly and store it somewhere cool and dark.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEmollient
- PropanediolHumectant
- GlycerinHumectant
- Tocopheryl AcetateAntioxidant
1% line: from Retinol (#25) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. The brand states Retinol at 0.1%. Ingredients above 1% must come first, so everything after it should be 1% or less too.
Full ingredient list, decoded (51)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 3 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 6 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 7 | Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water.Also found in 46 products | Humectant |
| 8 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 9 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 10 | Glycine Soja Oil돌콩오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 11 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머Thickener that gives a light gel-cream texture. | Thickener / texture |
| 12 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 13 | Glyceryl Polymethacrylate글리세릴폴리메타크릴레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 14 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 15 | Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 16 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 17 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 18 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 19 | Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 20 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 21 | Polysilicone-11폴리실리콘-11Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 22 | Sodium Sulfite소듐설파이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation.Also found in 2 products | Antioxidant |
| 23 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 24 | Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract당근추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 25 | Retinol 0.1%레티놀Vitamin A. Speeds up skin renewal to soften lines and uneven texture; can irritate at first.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 26 | Allantoin알란토인Soothing, softening ingredient. | Soothing |
| 27 | Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula. | Preservative |
| 28 | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax쌀겨왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 29 | Tocotrienols토코트라이엔올Antioxidant.Also found in 1 product | Antioxidant |
| 30 | Stearic Acid스테아릭애씨드Fatty acid used as thickener and co-emulsifier. | Emulsifier |
| 31 | Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate폴리글리세릴-3메틸글루코오스다이스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 32 | Palmitic Acid팔미틱애씨드Fatty acid; part of the soap base in foaming cleansers. | Cleansing agent |
| 33 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 34 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 35 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 36 | Sorbitan Isostearate솔비탄아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 37 | Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil오일팜오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 38 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 39 | Beta-Carotene베타-카로틴Provitamin A pigment; antioxidant and colour. | Antioxidant |
| 40 | Myristic Acid미리스틱애씨드Fatty acid that forms foam in cleansers when combined with an alkali. | Cleansing agent |
| 41 | Lauric Acid라우릭애씨드Fatty acid that gives cleansers a big, bubbly foam. | Cleansing agent |
| 42 | Ascorbic Acid Trace아스코빅애씨드Pure vitamin C. Antioxidant that brightens; unstable and works best at low pH.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 43 | Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 44 | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Trace3-O-에틸아스코빅애씨드A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 45 | Glutathione글루타티온Antioxidant marketed for brightening; topical evidence is limited.Also found in 9 products | Antioxidant |
| 46 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 47 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 48 | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드Smaller fragments of hyaluronic acid for lighter, layered hydration.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 49 | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머Cross-linked hyaluronic acid that forms a moisture-holding film.Ingredient guide →Also found in 21 products | Humectant |
| 50 | Hyaluronic Acid하이알루로닉애씨드Holds many times its weight in water; plumps the surface layer with moisture.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 51 | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트Modified hyaluronic acid that binds to skin more strongly.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
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Shared ingredients only — this doesn’t mean the same effect or a substitute. Amounts and textures can differ. Very common ingredients (water, glycerin and the like) are not counted.
General information, not medical advice.
Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too.