Admire My Skin Bakuchiol Serum - Natural Retinol Alternative
Works for
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract ~0.15–0.5%Under-dosed
“Appropriate for all skin types, our formulation delivers healthier, more youthful looking skin with regular use, it will help to repair damaged skin cells and improve your skin texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Chondrus crispus extract + 2 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: chondrus crispus extract, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis flower extract~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePsoralea corylifolia fruit extract~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractDimethyl sulfone~1.7–2.6%
Sea water extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCurcuma longa rhizome extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractChondrus crispus extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSpirulina maxima extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Achillea millefolium extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractGeranium maculatum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractTaraxacum officinale extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Psoralea corylifolia fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Dimethyl sulfone, Sea water extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Achillea millefolium extract, Unknown, Equisetum arvense extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Centella asiatica extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Admire My SkinBakuchiol Serum - Natural Retinol AlternativeYOUR PRODUCT | Skin OwlNeck+ | Eve HansenVitamin C+E Brightening Serum | Teami BlendsHibiscus Infused Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 29% | 28% |
| Price | $16.99 | $68.00+$51.01 | $19.99+$3.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Hyaluronic Acid | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Admire My Skin - Bakuchiol Serum - Natural Retinol Alternative" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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