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COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream vs Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer scores 9.4/9.8 vs COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream at 7.8/9.8. Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer wins for active ingredients.

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The Retinol 0.1 Cream

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7.8

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Ole Henriksen

Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

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9.4

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Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 0

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Ole Henriksen wins 3

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Ingredient face-off

16% overlap

18COSRX

11Shared

70Ole Henriksen

Only in COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream

7 unique

Water 2-Hexanediol Retinol Squalane Adenosine Allantoin Ethyl Hexanediol

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Butylene Glycol Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethicone Carbomer Arginine+1 more

Only in Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

59 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Propanediol Dicaprylyl Carbonate Methylpropanediol Stearyl Alcohol Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter Niacinamide Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2+49 more

Why Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer comes out ahead

Where Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream's 4.2. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer scores 9.8 here versus 8.1 for COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 as actives, while cOSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream relies on Retinol, Adenosine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 7.8, COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream is a decent pick. Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer sits at the premium level with a 9.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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+1.6 lead

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

7.8COSRX

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9.4Ole Henriksen

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream or Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer?

Based on ingredient analysis, Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream and Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream and Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream→Full analysis: Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer→

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