Why we love it: If you were going to trust any brand to make retinol both effective and gentle, it would be Haruharu Wonder. The Rose PDRN Firming Serum is designed for mature skin, targeting fine lines, texture changes, and collagen loss without overwhelming sensitive skin. It uses 0.1% retinal—strong enough to smooth wrinkles and encourage renewal, yet carefully balanced for better tolerability. Vegan PDRN, derived from Damascus rose stem cells, which helps support skin regeneration and long-term resilience. And if your skin has struggled with retinol in the past, this one has your back: Adenosine, ceramides, Centella asiatica, and a blend of peptides (including copper peptides) work together to calm, fortify, and firm the skin barrier. The velvety finish is the cherry on top, because no K-beauty formula is complete without a luxe, sensorial experience.
Tester feedback from Lee
“This is a really solid option if you’re looking for a beginner-friendly retinal serum that plays nicely with sensitive skin. I use a prescription tretinoin that has to be refrigerated, which means on nights I’m too lazy to go back downstairs to grab it (which is pretty much five out of seven nights), this is one of the gentler retinoids I keep in rotation. The texture is spot-on—not too watery, not heavy—and it absorbs instantly without any stickiness. It feels comfortable the second it hits skin and my I haven’t experienced any irritation in the two weeks I’ve been using it.” —Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer
More to know
- Key ingredients: rose PDRN, 0.1% retinal, Centella asiatica, peptides, ceramides, adenosine
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best for Acne: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule
Why we love it: Cica is one of the most popular ingredients in Korean skin-care products for several reasons. First and foremost, South Korea has high pollution levels, which cause skin sensitivity, and cica is known to be incredibly calming. Second, it’s chock-full of amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals, including vitamins C, A, B1, and B2, lending itself to a long list of skin-enhancing benefits, like firming, hydrating, smoothing, and blemish fighting, according to Shari Marchbein, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist.
The Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule takes the trending ingredient one step further with premium cica sourced from Madagascar and fermented to elevate its calming capacities and allow it to better heal breakouts and improve your skin’s moisture barrier function.
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