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Anti-agingBakuchiolWorks well
“Bakuchiol : Helps soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, supports the look of firmness, refines the look of texture, and promotes a more even-looking tone.”
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.
Evens skin toneBakuchiolWorks well
“Tranexamic Acid Derivative: A smart delivery system that helps carry Tranexamic Acid where skin needs it, evening out the look of tone while soothing the appearance of redness.”
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-oxidationSide benefit · Bakuchiol, Tocopheryl acetateWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit · C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · BakuchiolMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Linalool, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePentylene glycol~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetyl tranexamate mesylate~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate/caprate~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePropanediol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBakuchiol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 BakuchiolButylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- 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 glycolDiglycerin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinHydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.7%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about Cellulose1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Cellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChromium oxide greens~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tripeptide-85~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneIsomalt~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltLycium barbarum callus culture extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Hexanal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl isovalerate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzaldehyde~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cis-3-hexenyl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl isovalerate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anisaldehyde~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl anthranilate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a fragrance. It can be used a booster for UV filters in non-European sunscreen formulations. A draft regulation in the EU proposes to restrict the usage of this ingredient to a low concentration in sunscreens because of concerns of photo-toxicity
More about Methyl anthranilateVanillin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Alpha-damascone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-decalactone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.15–0.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilDimethylhydroxy furanone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl tranexamate mesylate, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Butylene glycol, Diglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Chromium oxide greens, Silybum marianum seed extract, Tripeptide-85, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isomalt, Lycium barbarum callus culture extract, Phospholipids, Linalool, Hexanal, Ethyl isovalerate, Benzaldehyde, Cis-3-hexenyl acetate, Isoamyl isovalerate, Maltol, Anisaldehyde, Methyl anthranilate, Vanillin, Phenethyl alcohol, Alpha-damascone, Gamma-decalactone, Triethyl citrate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Dimethylhydroxy furanone, Ocimum basilicum oil
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| CLEARSTEM SkincareSMOOTH OVERYOUR PRODUCT | BarefacedOverachiever | HempzCBD Balancing Act Hydrating Facial Serum | RoutinelyReset bakuchiol serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | $62.00 | $155.00+$93.00 | — | $54.73−$7.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Cbd | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skinresearchgate.net
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