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esmi Afterglow Rejuvenating Bakuchiol
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
👇 Probiotic Cleanser Refresh, hydrate and calm hypersensitive skin.💙 Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum Hydrate, and plump skin, minimise lines, and boost skin radiance.
bakuchiol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
🌟 Bakuchiol Brighten uneven skin tone and encourage cell turnover. Sensitive Moisturiser Nurture your skin with this lightweight and fragrance-free moisturiser that will strengthen and repair compromised barriers. 🥰
bakuchiol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
🌟 Bakuchiol Brighten uneven skin tone and encourage cell turnover. Sensitive Moisturiser Nurture your skin with this lightweight and fragrance-free moisturiser that will strengthen and repair compromised barriers. 🥰
squalane
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
camelina sativa seed oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
camellia oleifera seed oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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Anti-blemish
bakuchiol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
Anti-oxidation
bakuchiol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
vitis vinifera seed oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
camellia oleifera seed oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
tanacetum annuum flower oil
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
chamomilla recutita flower oil
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bakuchiol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
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
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
tanacetum annuum flower oil
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
chamomilla recutita flower oil
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
dicaprylyl carbonate
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
squalane
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Squalane, Bakuchiol, Camellia japonica seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Diheptyl succinate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Tocopherol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil
Sources
- Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skin
- Prospective, randomized, double‐blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
- A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial