
“Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, isomalt.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTraditionally 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 juiceHelps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
More about Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Bakuchiol, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Algin, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Isomalt, Lecithin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Arnica montana flower extract, Parfum
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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.
| Andalou NaturalsAge Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative SerumYOUR PRODUCT | M. AsamRetinol Intense Serum Pads | skinmadeNiacinamide + Allantoin serum | Australian BodycarePre-Anti-Age Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | $29.99 | — | $18.30−$11.69 | $20.06−$9.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"Andalou Naturals - Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
The product retails for 29.99$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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