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Dr. Craft Bio-Bakuchiol Rosehip Facial Oil
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Dr. Craft Bio-Bakuchiol Rosehip Facial Oil

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“Organic rosehip and apricot oils aide the skin’s ability to repair and produce new collagen, as well as improve skin firmness and elasticity with the double strength bakuchiol extract.”
Source: Feelunique

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.4–3.5%
Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Craft Bio-Bakuchiol & Rosehip Facial Oil uses world-first sustainable bakuchiol technology skilfully blended with natural and organic ingredients to moisturise, protect, and help turn back the clock on your skin.”
Source: Feelunique

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: prunus armeniaca kernel oil, vitis vinifera 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).

Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~4.6–6.9%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~6.2–9.3%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–45%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.4–3.5%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“As a natural alternative to retinol, bakuchiol has proven to reflect similar anti-age benefits without the same side effects and irritation, helping to reduce the appearance of UV related damage as well as smoothing out wrinkles and lessening hyperpigmentation.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim
Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~2.4–3.5%
Rosa canina seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~4.6–6.9%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~6.2–9.3%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Psoralea corylifolia seed extractA babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.High~3.2–4.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~30–45%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~6.2–9.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Rosa canina seed oil~4.6–6.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

More about Rosa canina seed oil
Psoralea corylifolia seed extract~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.

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Tocopherol~2.4–3.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citral~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com
  4. 4
    Babchi oil-induced phytophotodermatitis mimicking burn injurysciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Dr. Craft Bio-Bakuchiol Rosehip Facial Oil
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