Budgie Balancing Squalane & Bakuchiol Face Oil
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Balancing Squalane & Bakuchiol Face Oil”
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, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl ethylhexanoate~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~3.4–5.2%
Bakuchiol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 BakuchiolVaccinium corymbosum seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
More about Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- 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 oilSqualane~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractTocopherol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolWater~0.4–0.9%
Amethyst extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolNelumbo nucifera root water~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.05–0.3%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Bakuchiol, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Tocopherol, Water, Amethyst extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Nelumbo nucifera root water, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Parfum, Ci 42090
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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.
| BudgieBalancing Squalane & Bakuchiol Face OilYOUR PRODUCT | VieganoBakuchiol + Tocopherol Vegan Revitalizing Serum | 100% PUREBakuchiol Oil Serum | EssanoWrinkle Rescue Retinol Alternative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 78% | 72% |
| Price | — | $22.49 | $55.00 | $39.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | — | Rosehip Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Budgie - Balancing Squalane & Bakuchiol Face Oil" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Bakuchiol in this moisturizer (the concentration is about 2.70% - 4.10%). Helps fight photodamage (wrinkles, elasticity loss and pigmentation) and can reduce clogged pores and blemishes. Bakuchiol is a compound extracted from a plant Babchi. It acts similar to retinoids, but with less irritation risk.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.05% - 0.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skinresearchgate.net
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