COSRX
The Retinol 0.3 Cream
The Retinol 0.3 Cream is a moisturiser from COSRX. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Panthenol. The brand lists 51 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Moisturise
- Formula
- 51 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
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Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil | SofteningSkin conditioningScent | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | AntioxidantFragrance supportSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Formula stabilityFormula appearanceSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Makes a formula less transparent. |
| Trehalose | Moisture bindingMoisture support | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Skin conditioningTexture | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Dimethicone | Foam controlFragrance supportSkin conditioningSofteningSkin protection | Helps reduce foaming while a product is made or applied. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Polymethacrylate | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Fragrance supportSkin conditioningSoftening | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Carbomer | Formula stabilityGel textureTexture | |
| Retinol(0.3%) | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Polysilicone-11 | Film forming | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Sodium Sulfite | AntioxidantFragrance supportHair shapingProduct preservationFormula chemistry | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tocotrienols | Skin conditioningFormula UV protection | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps protect the formula itself from ultraviolet light. |
| Stearic Acid | CleansingFormula stabilityScentLipid supportMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Palmitic Acid | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil | Fragrance supportSoftening | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Beta-Carotene | Fragrance supportSkin conditioning | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Myristic Acid | CleansingScentMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | |
| Lauric Acid | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Ascorbic Acid | AntioxidantpH controlFragrance supportSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glutathione | Formula chemistry | Participates in chemical reduction reactions within a formula. |
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Sources
- COSRX: The Retinol 0.3 CreamChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:01.397756+00:00