COSRX Retinol 0.1 Cream vs Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
Both are gentle ways to start a retinoid. The COSRX cream is a beginner-strength 0.1% retinol for the face. The Beauty of Joseon serum uses retinal, which works faster than retinol, and is made for around the eyes. Choose one to start with rather than layering both.
Cheapest to buy: Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal, from £17.53 delivered.
It’s also the best value for money, size for size.
Type
Serums & treatments
Serums & treatments
Size
20ml
30ml
Lowest delivered price
£22.99LIKESKIN
£17.53JolseCheapest
Lowest shelf price
£18.22Olive Young, before delivery
£12.53Olive Young, before delivery
Price per 10ml or 10g
£9.11
£4.18Best value
Good for
Fine lines
Fine lines
Key ingredients
- Retinol (0.1%)Strong evidence
- RetinalStrong evidence
- Ginseng
Good to know
Contains a retinoid: use at night, wear sunscreen daily, and avoid during pregnancy.
Contains a retinoid: use at night, wear sunscreen daily, and avoid during pregnancy.
What it is
A beginner-strength 0.1% retinol cream, designed to be gentle while you build tolerance. Use at night and wear sunscreen daily.
An eye serum with retinal, a gentle but effective form of vitamin A, plus ginseng. It targets fine lines and crepiness around the eyes. Start a few nights a week and avoid it during pregnancy.
Prices checked 28 October 2026. Delivered prices are for buying one item on its own, and prices change with sales, so check the shop before you buy. Some links may earn us a commission, which never changes our verdicts. How we check