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“Prejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Cream For Preventative Aging”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, 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.
“Prejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Cream For Preventative Aging”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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, copernicia cerifera wax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
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 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 GlycerinUsed 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 glycolA 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 triglycerideUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeA 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 BakuchiolAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPure 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 preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl ether, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Phenyl trimethicone, Panthenol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl methicone, Bakuchiol, Jojoba esters, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Adenosine, C12-16 alcohols, Cetyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Boron nitride, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Glyceryl stearate se, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Sorbitan olivate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Parfum, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Ci 14700, 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.
| Dr Jart+Prejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Cream For Preventative AgingYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. JartPrejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Cream | MIGUHARACica Bakuchiol Erasing Cream | VARUZAVelvet Firming Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 87% | 84% |
| Price | $64.78 | $64.78 | $27.04−$37.74 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "Dr Jart+ - Prejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Cream For Preventative Aging" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr Jart+ - Prejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Cream For Preventative Aging ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Hydrolyzed collagen, jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, copernicia cerifera wax and phenyl trimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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