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 and initial sensitivity. The IOPE products on this page are fragrance-free.
Does IOPE cause breakouts?
IOPE is unlikely to cause breakouts because shoppers generally find its serums gentle and non-irritating, though some may notice initial dryness and sensitivity when starting. Lovi rates the IOPE-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is IOPE fragrance-free?
Yes, every product from the IOPE products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Shoppers often note that these lightweight serums are gentle and non-irritating.
What are the key ingredients in IOPE products?
IOPE products feature key active ingredients such as retinol, which helps smooth out aging skin, and niacinamide, which may reduce dark spots. Reviewers often mention that these lightweight serums support the skin barrier while providing gentle care.
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Where can I buy IOPE, and how much does it cost?
IOPE products on this page are available from United Kingdom stores. Prices on the page range from £39.03 to £56.69, with most falling within that range.
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. These similar brands offer alternative options for building your skincare routine.
IOPE vs SKIN1004: which is better?
IOPE and SKIN1004 both offer great routines, but IOPE rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to SKIN1004 which ranges from High to Superior across those skin types. Reviewers mostly mention that IOPE provides gentle, anti-aging, and lightweight serums, though the brand has a higher price point.
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, 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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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