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innisfree Retinol Cica Trace Pad

Ingredient analysis and how the ad lines read

Read on 2026-09-22

What is this product?

A dual-function (wrinkle improvement and brightening) toner pad combining low-dose retinol (33IU/g) with centella, niacinamide, ceramides and panthenol-free barrier lipids, positioned for daily pore and texture care. Reasonable choice for gentle retinol introduction, though the retinol amount is modest and sits late in the ingredient list.

What makes it different?

It pairs a functional-cosmetic registration (wrinkle improvement and brightening) with a disclosed dermatology test: a 33-person panel at the Global Medical Research Center over August 19 to October 2, 2024, reporting a 0.00 irritation score. The formula puts niacinamide fourth in the list while keeping retinol at a clearly printed, low 33IU/g near the end, which suits first-time retinol users. Barrier lipids (Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine) and centella round out a soothing structure rather than a strong exfoliating one. The 69% keratin improvement figure is a brand-quoted result, not a formula property.

What is in it?

The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Each name links to what we know about that ingredient.

This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary.

Key ingredient

Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.

We could not place these in the list above: 시어버터, 올리브오일, 돌콩오일, 레티놀(33IU/g), 살리실릭애씨드

Did the ad claims hold up?

We checked 5 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.

backed by evidence1

  • With a low-irritation formula that recorded a skin irritation response of 0.00, even sensitive skin can use it daily with peace of mind. Its safety has been verified through completed dermatological testing, and with the addition of dual functionality for wrinkle improvement and whitening, it gently and healthily cares for skin marks and rough texture. (Global Medical Research Center / August 19, 2024 ～ October 2, 2024 / 33 subjects).
    Korean original

    피부 자극 반응도 0.00을 기록한 저자극 포뮬러로 민감한 피부도 안심하고 매일 사용할 수 있습니다. 피부과 테스트 완료로 안전성을 검증받았으며, 주름 개선과 미백 2중 기능성까지 갖추어 피부 흔적과 거친 결을 순하고 건강하게 케어합니다. (글로벌의학연구센터 / 2024년8월19일～2024년10월2일 / 33명).

partly backed2

  • · Wrinkle improvement & whitening dual-functional cosmetic (2024023134) · Safety evaluation of raw materials and cosmetics through dermatological testing · Skin irritation response 0.00 · Low irritation
    Korean original

    · 주름 개선&미백 2중 기능성 화장품 (2024023134) · 피부과 테스트를 통한 원료 및 화장품에 대한 안전성 평가 · 피부자극반응도 0.00 · 저자극

  • Contains Cica + Green Tea Ceramide + Green Tea Biome Soothing Complex and has completed dermatological testing with a skin irritation response of 0.00, making it suitable for gentle daily use even as the first step after cleansing. However, on days when your skin is sensitive, avoid use or use a small amount with a moisturizing product, and if using for the first time, use it after a patch test.
    Korean original

    시카+그린티 세라마이드+그린티 바이옴 수딩 콤플렉스를 함유했고 피부자극반응도 0.00의 피부과 테스트를 완료하여 세안 후 첫 단계에도 순하게 매일 사용하기 적합합니다. 다만 피부가 민감한 날에는 사용을 피하거나 소량을 보습 제품과 함께 사용하고, 처음 사용한다면 패치 테스트 후 사용하세요.

overstated ad line2

  • Innisfree Retinol Cica Scar Pad thoroughly cares for concerns about peeled-egg pores·unevenness·oil with a 69% dead skin cell improvement effect. Combining pure retinol, cica, and green tea ceramide, it gently manages concerns about pores and redness and perfects smooth skin. With dermatological testing and a low-irritation formula, it delivers hydrating, soothing care that even sensitive skin can use daily with confidence.
    Korean original

    이니스프리 레티놀 시카 흔적 패드는 피부 각질 개선 69% 효과로 깐달걀 모공·요철·유분 고민을 빈틈없이 케어합니다. 순수 레티놀과 시카, 그린티 세라마이드를 한데 담아 모공과 붉은기 고민을 순하게 다스리며 매끄러운 피부를 완성합니다. 피부과 테스트와 저자극 포뮬러로 민감성 피부도 매일 안심하고 사용할 수 있는 수분 진정 케어를 전합니다.

  • Not only does it manage dead skin cells and sebum, but it also resolves pore and soothing care with just one pad. In particular, the essence and pad fabric are richly infused with retinol and cica ingredients, allowing you to cultivate a smooth, peeled-egg-like skin texture immediately after use.
    Korean original

    각질과 피지 정돈은 물론 모공과 진정 케어까지 단 한 장의 패드로 해결할 수 있으며, 특히 에센스와 패드 원단에 레티놀과 시카 성분이 듬뿍 함유되어 있어 사용 직후 깐달걀처럼 매끄러운 피부결을 가꿀 수 있습니다.

Each line is quoted as the brand published it, and each one was read on its own against the ingredient list and the documents the brand publishes.

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