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 seeking anti-aging and firming care, as Lovi rates the IOPE-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its gentle, lightweight serums, though some note initial sensitivity and a high price point. Additionally, the IOPE products on this page list no fragrance.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Does IOPE cause breakouts?
IOPE is unlikely to cause breakouts, as reviewers mainly describe the serums as gentle and non-irritating. Lovi rates the IOPE-focused routine as 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.
What are the key ingredients in IOPE products?
IOPE products include key ingredients such as retinol, which helps reduce signs of aging, and niacinamide, which may improve uneven pigmentation. Reviewers also note that the serums are gentle, lightweight, and supportive of the skin barrier.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Where can I buy IOPE, and how much does it cost?
IOPE products are available in Italy from €56.99. Reviewers note that the brand comes with a high price point.
What are good alternatives to IOPE?
Good alternatives to IOPE with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.
IOPE vs SKIN1004: which is better?
IOPE and SKIN1004 both offer great routines, but Lovi rates the IOPE-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 matches that top fit only for dry and sensitive skin, while ranking a step lower at High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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