Welcome to Canada, IOPE! Korea’s high-performance , regenerative skincare innovators launched a strategic retail partnership with, Sephora.com in March and I have been sampling two of their top-selling products. But first – why is IOPE unique to the Canadian market?
Korea’s, IOPE, is a skincare brand rooted in research
At this age in my life, I need products that are proven and effective. I don’t have time to be testing out products that haven’t truly been clinically tested before. I want impact and IOPE delivers.
IOPE is a clinical-grade skincare brand from Amorepacific and a leader in Korean anti-aging innovation, backed by 30 years of research and expertise in Korea. Founded in 1996, IOPE is a leader in rigorous clinical testing and has pioneered innovations in key active ingredients I can’t live without – like Vitamin C, PDRN, and retinol. Their technology has 56 patents in Korea and designed to deliver visible skin improvements.
I like how their products are created to support the skin’s natural renewal processes – giving skin a natural, resilient, radiantly timeless look.
The first of the two products I’ve been trying is their retinol. I have the most sensitive skin and this product is designed just for that.
Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing | $67
For the price – this is a spectacular product. Most retinols of this quality are well over $100 these days. Paired with the price, this high-performance retinol is gentle enough for daily use. It has made my skin feel smoother while refining my pores.
Their studies report a 21% decrease in pore size after four weeks of consistent use. With their 1% Retinol RX™ – combining four advanced retinoid technologies, Capsule Retinol, Pure Retinol, Granactive Retinoid and proprietary Seletinoid™, this product is a perfect balance between usability and efficacy.
Their clinical trials showed after four weeks:
- 100% felt a visible improvement in skin firmness
- 93% noticed a visible reduction in pores*
- 96% said their skin felt smoother and softer*
The next product I’ve been trying is a hot new ingredient I’m sure you’ve started seeing in appear in other skincare brands recently – PDRN.
IOPE’s PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum | $58
Now what is PDRN, you might be asking? PDRN is (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a K-beauty ingredient derived from salmon or trout DNA that is reported to boost skin regeneration, collagen production and overall skin hydration. PDRN repairs the skin barrier and reduces inflammation – perfect for aging and sensitive skin.
IOPE’s PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum has 38% plant-based Bio-PDRN and 20,000 ppm caffeine. So this formula is no joke. It helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and refresh the look of tired skin by firming up the skin and its perfect for daily use – just 3-4 drops after cleansing before moisturizing.
Looking forward to trying even more of these innovative products to tell you about!
MFabDRN
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Who is M Fab?
Megan is a top beauty content creator in Canada creating content and appearing on The Marilyn Denis Show for many seasons as a Beauty Expert. Starting her career as a make-up artist, she is pairs beauty knowledge with real-world application tips. Follow her as @immfab for even more beauty content.
