Name: IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing
Brand: IOPE

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IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce… — Score & Review | Gracie

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#3Squalane

Lightweight oil that mimics skin's natural sebum

#4Methyl Trimethicone

Silicone-based emollient

Score breakdown

Overall

7.4

Hydration Efficacy6.6

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength3.5

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: June 2026

What makes IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing stand out

IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.4/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Methyl Trimethicone — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.6) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Squalane
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

36 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water/Aqua/Eau #2Butylene Glycol #3Squalane #4Methyl Trimethicone #5Glycerin #72-Hexanediol #8Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate #9C14-22 Alcohols #11

Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing