Key: Retinol (#34 on the ingredient list), Hydrolyzed Sponge, Niacinamide
Products that put Retinol on the front, page 3 of 4
45 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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Key: Retinol (#34 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Sodium DNA
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Retinol (#37 on the ingredient list), Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 56.88%
25 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin (amount unknown) · better hydration · less visible pores (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- calmer skin
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Dual functional for wrinkles & whitening.
backed by evidenceCares for butterfly zone pores, dull complexion, sagging skin lacking elasticity, and uneven texture.
plausible, not testedSqualane: Provides moisture and nutrition simultaneously to complete a firm skin finish.
plausible, not testedPrimary skin irritation test completed.
plausible, not testedDermatological test completed (skin irritation response SCORE 0.00).
plausible, not testedNon-comedogenic test completed on sensitive skin.
plausible, not testedA high-efficiency ampoule that simultaneously manages pore texture and inner glow through the synergy of potent Green Tea PDRN™ and Retinol.
partly backedAs a low-irritation formula with a sensitive skin irritation response of 0.00, it is a dual-functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement and whitening that smooths rough skin texture and bestows an elastic glow.
partly backedConfirmed 2.33 times more powerful repair effect of Green Tea PDRN™ compared to commercial salmon PDRN reagent*(*Results of in-vitro test comparing the repair efficacy of Green Tea PDRN™ and salmon PDRN reagent)
partly backedVegan PDRN sourced from clean Jeju green tea fields, not extracted from animal-derived ingredients.
partly backedGreen Tea PDRN™ (lactobacillus ferment lysate derived from lactic acid bacteria obtained from Jeju green tea): Repair / Helps skin repair as vegan PDRN derived from skin-beneficial lactic acid bacteria from green tea.
partly backedTriple Retinol Complex™ (Pure Retinol 1,000 IU/g + Dual Retinoid 1,150 ppm): Elasticity, antioxidant, moisture / Helps promote skin turnover and smooth skin texture, densely fills elasticity in stretched and enlarged pore areas.
partly backedThrough the synergy of Retinol and PDRN, it densely cares for the number, area, depth, and volume of pores to complete a firm skin foundation. In particular, the effect of improving pore concerns was confirmed after 4 weeks, and you can expect the effect of filling the skin with elasticity from within when used.
partly backedGreen Tea PDRN™ contained in the Retinol PDRN Skin Booster Ampoule was confirmed to have a 2.33 times more powerful repair effect than commercial salmon PDRN reagent, as measured in the control group after 16 hours. This ingredient is a vegan PDRN extracted through microbial culture technology derived from Jeju green tea, and it plays a role in building a strong skin barrier.
partly backedThe Retinol PDRN Skin Booster Ampoule has been certified as a dual-functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement and whitening as notified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The retinol ingredient promotes the skin turnover cycle to create a smooth skin texture, and densely fills elasticity in the butterfly zone and nasolabial folds, helping to manage skin that shines both inside and out.
partly backedAfter 4 weeks of use, proved a 26.4% improvement in inner glow and a 39.8% reduction in pore area,
partly backedPore texture & inner glow, improves both outer and inner elasticity of pores to create smooth pore texture and skin that shines both inside and out!
overstatedA low-irritation daily retinol ampoule that recorded a sensitive skin irritation response of 0.00 and can be used daily without irritation.
overstatedYarrow Extract: Excellent for soothing the skin and anti-inflammatory effects, suitable for sensitive skin. Also rich in antioxidants, helps prevent aging.
overstatedThe Retinol PDRN Skin Booster Ampoule is a product that received a low-irritation rating with a sensitive skin irritation response of 0.00. Having completed primary skin irritation testing and non-comedogenic testing, it is a low-irritation, high-efficiency formula that can be used daily without burden even on sensitive skin.
overstatedWith 3.4 times stronger absorption, it densely fills elasticity from deep within the skin,
no supporting source foundWith a size 1/20,000th of a pore, it delivers absorption of a different dimension, densely reaching deep into the skin.
no supporting source foundGreen Tea Ceramide: Soothes skin and cares for the moisture barrier.
no supporting source foundPDRN: Technology: Liposome method / Strengthens the skin barrier and improves skin condition.
no supporting source foundA next-generation skin booster born from the meeting of Retinol and PDRN.
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It's made for better barrier support and less visible pores.
Key: Retinol (#38 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
10 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · less visible pores · better barrier support (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin
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Retinol (500IU/g) and Defense Cica™ formula (Centella 4X·Phytosterol·4-fold Cica activity) strengthen skin defense and help improve skin barrier damaged by physical irritation.
plausible, not testedThe Innisfree Retinol Cica Scar Barrier Cream Set confirms improvement figures of 32.7% in oil, 28.5% in pore area, and 21.6% in dark spots and blemishes after 4 weeks of use, and delivers soothing·barrier care for trouble marks and sensitized skin concerns.
partly backedImproves the skin barrier damaged by physical irritation by 77.3% to complete strong skin defense ((Inc.) Global Medical Research Center / 2023.05.02～2023.06.09 / 20～39 years old 31 people)
partly backedRetinol Cica Scar Barrier Cream showed satisfactory results of 28.5% improvement in pore area and 14.8% improvement in skin texture after 4 weeks of use, and cares for even the marks of newly formed blemishes, providing smooth skin texture.
partly backedRetinol Cica Scar Barrier Cream is guided by standards of whitening & wrinkle improvement dual functionality, completed skin irritation test, and completed non-comedogenic test, allowing sensitive skin to consider use with confidence.
partly backedWhen cream and ampoule are used together, a boosting effect of 136% improvement in damaged skin barrier with just one use has been confirmed (compared to cream alone, damage due to physical irritation, temporary effect).
partly backedThe low-irritation water-gel texture formula containing retinol and cica ingredients improves the skin barrier damaged by physical irritation by 77.3% to complete daily care.
overstatedAfter heating, transient redness is relieved by 112.7% and skin cooling effect of 96.6% is proven ((Inc.) Global Medical Research Center / 2023.05.02～2023.06.09 / 20～39 years old 31 people)
overstatedCompleted non-comedogenic test on sensitive panel, enabling day & night care without worry of skin irritation.
overstated#TroubleEndingCare #SkinDefense #SkinRepair #SkinSoothing #MoistureTexture
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Primera
Vitatinol Bouncy Lift Serum
It's made for firmer skin and less visible pores.
Key: Retinol (#38 on the ingredient list), Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Ascorbyl Glucoside
29 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin · less visible pores · a brighter skin tone
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
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NEW Vitatynol serum does not use any fragrance at all.
backed by evidenceElasticity lifting X2.2 times more powerful than retinol*
partly backedPore/wrinkle improvement efficacy UP
partly backed2) Formation of a defense barrier against elasticity loss through antioxidation
partly backedThe more powerful NEW Vitatynol special-coated vitamin C capsule goes into the triple retinol serum!
partly backedTriple retinol : pure retinol+ HPR(low-irritation retinol) +sustained-release retinol
partly backedMid-face elasticity lifting 2.2% improved
partly backedPotential wrinkles before settling 42.6% improved
partly backedBrightening UP with vitamin C boosting!
partly backed4-week blemish & trace improvement
partly backedTo realize a more certain low-irritation feel, we even excluded the existing allergen free fragrance.
partly backedThe special-coated vitamin C capsule is made into a capsule in serum formula that can maintain the efficacy of fresh ingredients even in the retinol serum.
partly backedPerfectly complements retinol irritation, OK even for sensitive skin, zero irritation worries, dryness irritation No!
overstatedPowerful triple elasticity lifting, sagging pores, mid-face skin elasticity, potential wrinkles³⁾ perfectly improved
overstated400-hour antioxidant, even preventing elasticity loss
no supporting source foundCompleted by the synergy of vitamin C and retinol
no supporting source foundSagging Y-shaped pores, vertical pores 94.6% improved
no supporting source found+97.9% brighter skin
no supporting source foundUltra-fast absorption formula, into 15 layers of skin in just 3 seconds*
no supporting source foundOlive Young Awards Trend category Slow Aging 2 years in a row Winner!
no supporting source found1) No. 1 in serum category by Primera standard
no supporting source found2) No. 1 in Olive Young skincare real-time sales (May '24)
no supporting source foundThe total content of vitamin and retinol per bottle has been increased to about 2 times or more compared to the existing, including pure+derivatives.
no supporting source foundNEW Vitatynol serum is a product suitable for sensitive/acne-prone skin that has undergone sensitive skin test, hypoallergenic test, non-comedogenic test, and dermatology test.
no supporting source foundAll Primera products are launched after undergoing stability tests in various environments such as high-temperature exposure. Having proven the stability of ingredients compared to existing Vitatynol
no supporting source foundOnce with retinol, elasticity boosting
nothing specific to checkOnce more with vitamin C, double boosting
nothing specific to checkHigh efficacy x low irritation golden ratio that rather further soothes skin irritation
nothing specific to checkVitatynol evolved with special coating technology
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It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Retinol (#39 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
11 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin (amount unknown) · better hydration
- Don't count on:
- a brighter skin tone
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Type (whitening·wrinkle improvement 2-functional cosmetic)
backed by evidenceEye area elasticity·puffiness care & glow eye patch
partly backedPDRN × caffeine × collagen ultra-adhesive eye patch
partly backedEye area elasticity intensive care perfected with PDRN·caffeine·collagen
partly backedPuffiness relief and abundant moisture supply create a vibrant eye area
partly backedRadiant eye care that manages the eye area from wrinkles to elasticity
partly backedEye bag puffiness relief
overstatedCooling hydrogel patches that visibly firm, depuff, and brighten
no supporting source foundUltra-adhesive eye patch that solidifies the key ingredients of the original PDRN serum
no supporting source foundUnder-eye sunken volume care
no supporting source foundDark circle improvement
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It's made for a brighter skin tone and firmer skin.
Key: Retinol (#40 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
29 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a brighter skin tone · less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · firmer skin
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Vitamin K derivative, Vitamin B5 Panthenol, Vitamin A Retinol, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C derivative, Vitamin E derivative
backed by evidenceSkin irritation test completed
backed by evidence0.000 skin no-irritation test completed
backed by evidenceWhen calculated as an average, the biodegradation rate of [PT CELL sheet] is 89.0%.
backed by evidenceWrinkle improvement, whitening, dual functional cosmetics
plausible, not testedWith 8-fold Vita Complex, skin vitality and brightening
partly backed8-fold Vita Complex skin vitality and skin barrier strengthening, skin tone and skin aging improvement
partly backedA vegan mask that excludes both animal ingredients and animal testing
partly backed4 skin tests completed
partly backedSkin tone improvement test passed
partly backedRadiance improvement test passed
partly backedRadiance improved 33.44%
partly backedMoisture improvement test passed
partly backedA biodegradable vegan sheet using bamboo, a low-irritation natural material
partly backedSkin radiance, skin tone improvement
partly backedMoisture improved 209.48%
overstatedPT CELL sheet that fully delivers the ampoule to the skin
overstatedPerfect adhesion even on curved areas!
overstatedSlow drying time delivers all to the skin without ampoule evaporation!
overstatedStays moist for a long time 99%
no supporting source foundSkin seems to glow 97%
no supporting source foundORIGINAL 09 EXCELLENT 2024 dermatest
no supporting source foundFrench Eve Vegan certification with thorough and strict certification standards
no supporting source foundFelt it was gentle 97%
no supporting source foundSkin feels comfortable when using 97%
no supporting source foundLow irritation, good for daily use 92%
no supporting source foundNaturally contracts to tighten the face, maintaining firm and elastic skin!
no supporting source foundAbsorption satisfaction 95%
no supporting source foundSheet satisfaction 92%
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Mediheal
Collagen Capsule Patch Retinol
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Retinol (#41 on the ingredient list)
19 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Whitening and wrinkle improvement functional cosmetics
backed by evidenceWith a wide square patch of 70mm size / Adhesive coverage without blind spots
plausible, not testedWith a protective cover / Moist without essence evaporation
plausible, not testedIntensive collagen adhesion to under-eye and nasolabial fold concern areas!
partly backedPlant-based PDRN / Contains vegan rose PDRN for firm skin care
partly backedImprovement of 6 types of fine wrinkles and deep wrinkles
partly backedPotential wrinkle improvement effect ▼3.86
partly backedImmediately after one use, under-eye hollowing volume improvement 7.57%
partly backedEye area surface elasticity improvement ▲4.07 / Eye area inner elasticity improvement ▲5.00
partly backedSensitive skin irritation test / 0.00 low-irritation certification
partly backedRetinol wrapped in oil capsules, quickly without irritation!
overstated282.59% / After 100 hours of use / Increase in intracellular collagen density
overstatedCompleted German Dermatest & sensitive skin irritation test / Delivers a comfortable feel without irritation
overstated98% purity low-molecular collagen / With a 300Da size smaller than pores, even faster skin absorption rate
no supporting source found3 key aging areas / Elastic lifting without sagging
no supporting source foundQuickly subsiding eye area puffiness ▼13.51
no supporting source foundPerceived by consumers / skin change satisfaction 100%
no supporting source foundGerman Dermatest / Highest grade “EXCELLENT” certification
no supporting source found36 clinical efficacy tests / Most clinical trials for eye patches
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Real Barrier
Retinol Lifting Wrapping Mask
Key: Retinol (#41 on the ingredient list), Bakuchiol, Niacinamide
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.
Key: Retinol (#41 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
23 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin · less visible dark spots
- Don't count on:
- better hydration
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Functional product for wrinkle improvement.
backed by evidencePerfectly fitting my skin: Super. Tight. Fit.
plausible, not testedWith vitamin A ingredients, it stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping to prevent wrinkles and maintain elastic skin.
plausible, not testedFor those who want to prevent fine lines before they deepen further.
plausible, not testedCollagen and peptides, retinol ingredients for intensive vitality care for the eye area skin!
partly backedElasticity care and wrinkle relief for skin that sags powerlessly.
partly backedWrinkles / Elasticity / Moisture
partly backed4 types of peptides help with collagen and elastin synthesis.
partly backedIrritation test completed for sensitive skin!
partly backedThe human application test for skin irritation has been completed, so you can apply it with peace of mind.
partly backedWrinkle and whitening functional patch certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
partly backedRetinol elasticity care with no room for slackening.
overstatedFor those who want retinol care without irritation.
overstated2024 First Half BEAUTY AWARDS
no supporting source foundWater-soluble collagen, skin elasticity maintenance, wrinkle prevention.
no supporting source foundArginine creates skin vitality and cares for skin texture.
no supporting source foundHuman application test completed: elasticity care that changes in just 2 weeks.
no supporting source foundSkin elasticity improvement: 7.55% increase*
no supporting source foundEye area wrinkle improvement: 19.65% decrease*
no supporting source foundOuter skin moisture improvement: 109.40% increase*
no supporting source foundAverage wrinkle depth: 19.65% decrease*
no supporting source foundDielectric constant: 109.40% increase*
no supporting source foundFills the skin with nutrition for plump, elastic skin!
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Key: Retinol (#42 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
It's made for firmer skin.
Key: Retinol (#47 on the ingredient list)
17 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores
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A retinol professional-care gel mask that wraps high-content Retinol RX™ 1% in a collagen gel to deliver a powerful elasticity plumping effect
partly backedProven to have the same level of elasticity improvement effect as an ultrasonic home device 4)
partly backedSkin elasticity improvement +35 % skin texture improvement +33 % wrinkle improvement +23 %
partly backedDensity improvement +14 %
partly backedImmediate makeup-adherence effect, skin condition improvement skin radiance improvement +224 % skin moisture reinforcement +139 %
partly backedSame as Retinol Super Bounce Serum, a formula designed directly down to the molecular level 5) formulated retinol 6)
partly backedUltra-tight wrapping of the high-content retinol delivered to the skin maximizes absorption and efficacy
overstatedThe first attachable home device
no supporting source foundThe same professional formula as one bottle of Retinol Super Bounce Serum, RETINOL RX ™ 1% high-content 1) effect
no supporting source foundWith just 1 use, pore area -31 % elasticity +35 %
no supporting source foundPore count improvement -21 % pore area improvement -23 %
no supporting source foundThe first 7) dual-layer gel mask, sufficiently powerful without leaving it on for long
no supporting source foundWithout heating in the gelling process that destroys retinol, it is filled with high-content retinol serum to deliver a sufficient amount to the skin
no supporting source found100% recommended by skin experts, surpassed 10 billion won in sales within 1 year of launch 3)
no supporting source foundNo. 1 retinol 2) , one bottle of Retinol Super Bounce Serum packed into one sheet mask 1)
no supporting source foundFrom pores to elasticity, a professional institution care-grade elasticity plumping effect
no supporting source foundRemoves the skin-irritating elements unique to retinol 5) and maximizes the effect
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