Retinol & Bakuchiol treatment
Paulas Choice · 2: treat

Retinol & Bakuchiol treatment

A lightweight serum pairing retinol with bakuchiol and peptides to target deep lines, dark spots and firmness, suitable for all skin types.

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How to use

Limit initial use to three times per week, then increase to every evening as tolerated. Apply 1 to 2 pumps over face and neck, avoiding eyes, eyelids and lips. Follow with a moisturizer, and SPF 30 or higher in the day.

Pros
  • 0.3% retinol with 2% bakuchiol and peptides
  • Targets fine lines, deep wrinkles, firmness and pores
  • Lower retinol strength than the 1% option, so a gentler starting point
Cons
  • Bakuchiol's evidence is weaker than retinol's
  • Irritation is still possible and brand advises building up slowly
  • Avoid eyes, eyelids and lips

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
? Dermatologist tested (unknown)
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.0/5
Aging
3.4/5
Irritation
2.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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