IOPE skincare
IOPE is a Korean skincare brand founded in 1996 and owned by Amorepacific Group.
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IOPE's products on this page cover serums. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Retinol Expert 0.1% highest; for skin with dark spots, the Retinol Super Bounce Serum; and for mature skin, the PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum.
This page covers some of the most popular IOPE products; for the whole IOPE range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
IOPE serums and treatments
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 1.7k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise IOPE for anti-aging benefits, lightweight texture, and gentleness on sensitive skin. The most common complaints are skin sensitivity and high price point.
Highlights
Gentle, non-irritating serums Mostly Mentioned
- “zero irritation on my skin — Retinol Super Bounce Serum”
- “least irritating for me — Retinol Expert 0.1%”
- “no irritation on sensitive days — PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum”
Anti-aging and firming serums Mostly Mentioned
- “made my face feel so much firmer — Retinol Super Bounce Serum”
- “significant reduction in fine lines and wrinkles — Retinol Expert 0.1%”
Lightweight serums Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs like water — PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum”
- “absorbs beautifully and feels so lightweight — Retinol Expert 0.1%”
Hydrating and barrier-supporting serums Often Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling so hydrated — Retinol Super Bounce Serum”
- “skin barrier feels stronger — PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum”
Smoothing and texturizing serums Often Mentioned
- “pores visibly tightening — Retinol Super Bounce Serum”
- “skin texture is noticeably more refined — Retinol Expert 0.1%”
High price point Mostly Mentioned
- “price is quite steep — Retinol Expert 0.1%”
- “price gives me pause — PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum”
- “amount you get for the price is really disappointing — Retinol Super Bounce Serum”
Initial dryness and sensitivity Often Mentioned
- “caused blemishes there — Retinol Expert 0.1%”
- “my skin ended up getting extremely dry — Retinol Super Bounce Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is IOPE worth it?
IOPE may be worth it for shoppers looking for gentle, lightweight anti-aging serums, though reviewers note a high price point alongside initial dryness and sensitivity. Lovi rates the IOPE-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Does IOPE cause breakouts?
IOPE serums are unlikely to cause breakouts, as reviewers mostly describe them as gentle and non-irritating. Lovi rates the IOPE-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is IOPE fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the IOPE products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers also frequently note that these lightweight serums are gentle and non-irritating.
What are the key ingredients in IOPE products?
IOPE features active ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that help firm the skin and improve dark spots. Reviewers often mention that the serums are gentle, lightweight, and supportive of the skin barrier.
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Where can I buy IOPE, and how much does it cost?
IOPE products on this page are available on Amazon US. They cost from $43.00 to $49.00, with most prices falling between $43.00 and $49.00.
What are good alternatives to IOPE?
Good alternatives to IOPE include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates IOPE-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 routines are rated Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and High for oily and combination skin.
IOPE vs SKIN1004: which is better?
IOPE and SKIN1004 both rate Superior for dry and sensitive skin, while IOPE rates slightly higher with a Superior fit for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. The IOPE products on this page are priced between $43.00 and $49.00 and contain no fragrance.
Who owns IOPE, and where is it from?
IOPE is a Korean brand founded in 1996, owned by Amorepacific Group.
Is IOPE cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list IOPE as cruelty-free.
Research behind IOPE's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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