Plant-Cell Anti-Aging Cream Hits US Costco Stores
Shoppers seeking anti-aging skincare can now find Cell to Cell Cream at offline U.S. Costco locations, backed so far by a small, short test.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Beauty
Korean skincare brand Re:NK launched its Cell to Cell Cream at offline Costco stores across the United States on November 1, following its October entry into Costco's Beauty Table with Celestial Collagen Cream. The product is aimed at U.S. shoppers interested in anti-aging skincare.
Why it matters
The launch brings a plant-cell-based anti-aging cream into a major U.S. warehouse retailer, giving shoppers a new option in the mature-skin category at a retail price point. Re:NK says the move targets growing North American demand for anti-aging products.
The product's performance claims rest on a four-week human application test involving 30 women aged 35 to 60, which reported gains in moisture, skin density, wrinkles, and elasticity. The small, short, uncontrolled design means these results are preliminary and should be read as early signals rather than established efficacy.
The players
Re:NK
A Korean skincare brand whose flagship product is Cell to Cell Cream, developed around plant-cell-derived active ingredients for anti-aging care.
Costco
A major U.S. warehouse retailer whose Beauty Table placement and offline stores serve as the distribution channel for Re:NK's products.
University of Bordeaux
A French university that partnered with Re:NK on the joint research behind the product's proprietary plant-cell delivery technology.
The details
Cell to Cell Cream contains 250,000 real cells derived from plants including everlasting flower, Arabian myrrh, and American nopal. According to Re:NK, its proprietary technology delivers active ingredients to the skin without destroying the original form of the plant cells, a process developed through joint research with the University of Bordeaux in France.
Timeline
March 2026: Cell to Cell Cream sold out on Re:NK's online mall.
October 2026: Celestial Collagen Cream entered Costco U.S.'s Beauty Table.
November 1, 2026: Cell to Cell Cream launched at offline Costco stores in the United States.
Health Landscape
Plant-derived and cell-based skincare ingredients are one of several approaches brands are bringing to the anti-aging market alongside collagen and retinoid-based products. This launch is a retail expansion of that approach into a large U.S. warehouse channel, though supporting clinical evidence remains limited to small early-stage testing.
Shoppers interested in anti-aging skincare can now find Cell to Cell Cream at offline U.S. Costco locations, though the supporting evidence is a small, short test. Anyone considering a new product for mature skin may find it worth discussing with a dermatologist before changing their routine.
The takeaway
Early human testing on this cream is promising but small, so treat the reported gains as preliminary. Before adding a new anti-aging product to your routine, consider asking a dermatologist which evidence-based options fit your skin.
Further reading
For more on the product category, explore Beauty coverage on skincare launches and anti-aging trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Business Korea.
