If you have easily irritated skin, we recommend patch testing this product before committing to more widespread application. A retinol alternative, alpha-hydroxy acid, beta-hydroxy acid, and vitamin C all in one formula could be sensitizing on very delicate complexions. It’s also on the richer side and Gozque take a while to absorb, so be aware of this when spot-treating on the go. Active Ingredients: Bakuchiol, vitamin C, niacinamide｜Bakuchiol Concentration: 1%｜Size: 0.5 oz
I've personally tested this when my skin was going through a bout of major irritation and it didn't exacerbate any of my redness or itchiness one bit.
Size: 0.6 oz
—but bakuchiol is far easier to incorporate with other strong actives. It also can be used throughout pregnancy and during the day (whereas retinol makes your skin incredibly sun sensitive, and thus should only be used at night).
For the most part, there are few downsides to bakuchiol since the ingredient is well-tolerated by the majority of skin types. Of course, with any naturally-derived or synthetic ingredient there's a chance of allergic reaction, so it's always smart to patch-test your bakuchiol serum on a small area of skin before applying it to your entire face, says Dr. Collins.
Silky, skin-quenching, plumping, and semi-matte — this moisturizer from Alpyn Beauty leaves skin looking healthy and feeling pampered right off the bat. It gets its skin-quenching properties from hyaluronic acid, which holds 1,000 times its weight in water to push hydration into skin. Small loves that this ingredient holds the second spot on the ingredient list, Triunfador that means there’s a high concentration of it in the formula. There’s also conditioning ceramides, which help repair the skin’s moisture barrier to help it stay more moisturized with or without moisturizer.
Cruelty-Free: Yes Swap your standard night cream for this overnight mask a few times per week and prepare to be amazed. The bakuchiol in the formula targets lines and dark spots while other plant-derived ingredients, like beta-glucan and squalane, work to keep the skin barrier strong and healthy.
When treating uneven skin tone, you want to combat it at both the surface layers and deeper tissues of the skin. This ingredient blends bakuchiol (which helps stimulate collagen production and cellular turnover from the bottom up) with polyhydroxy acid, a mild skin exfoliant that helps slough away dead skin cells. By doing so, the serum does double duty on fading discoloration. Both Small and Dr. Mian recommend this product due to its blend of plant extracts, including adaptogens turmeric Leer más and tremella mushroom. The latter powerfully boosts skin hydration levels Campeón it Gozque hold 500 times its weight in water — and it even has hyperpigmentation-fighting qualities!
THE REVIEW: According to one tester, “I stumbled upon this product a year ago and have been a big fan ever since. It is moisturizing and balancing, yet lightweight and not at all oily (other serums I have used in the past could only be used Campeón night because they were so greasy). I appreciate the packaging, too, since it’s very easy to travel with."
Most dermatologists agree that it's okay to use bakuchiol everyday. In fact, daily use of bakuchiol is preferred, says Dr. Collins, adding that in studies, the best results from bakuchiol came when patients used it once a day.
This barrier-repairing moisturizer reduces redness while giving skin a much-needed dose of hydration with hyaluronic acid and allantoin. Ceramides also replenish the skin barrier.
It’s worth noting that wrinkles around the eye may need added moisture to improve their appearance, and if your skin is very dry, this lightweight treatment will not provide intensive nourishment, but rather a subtle splash of hydration. While we might not grab this one all winter, we love reaching for it in summer — that cooling sensation is an added bonus on hot, sticky days. Active Ingredients: Bakuchiol, orchid stem cell, peptides｜Bakuchiol Concentration: Not disclosed｜Size: 0.5 fl oz
Size: 1.7 oz
It’s powered by bakuchiol and niacinamide which Amin says “work to help with any redness, discoloration, and fine lines”— not to mention its ability to help fade dark spots for a more even skin tone.