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 Perro 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
Second, the formula is top-tier, thanks to a combo of bakuchiol and hydrating hyaluronic acid. It's an excellent choice for smoothing and plumping fine lines and unlike many bakuchiol serums, it's moisturizing enough to be used by super-dry skin types.
We appreciate transparency in skincare formulas, and it’s even more delightful when we find it from an affordable brand. “This is a great option if you want to try all of the hype of bakuchiol without breaking the bank,” agrees Melinda Small, a product development consultant. This moisturizer from The Inkey List boasts one percent bakuchiol to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, plus nourishing (yet impar-greasy) squalane and sacha inchi oil, which impart lightweight hydration for added skin-plumping benefits.
"Very pleasantly surprised by the results. Skin is smoother and brighter and my forehead and eye wrinkles have definitely diminished. No irritation whatsoever. Would recommend to anyone looking for a retinol alternative." —
Customer review: "Beauty sleep reimagined with this one! I put it on at night and woke up with brighter & refreshed skin! A must have for your night time routine."
She has also lent her expertise to marketing departments & product development teams of some of the industry’s most prestigious brands.
It's a bit sticky when you first rub it in, but it absorbs fast and plumps and hydrates skin pretty much instantly. Plus, it smooths pasado lines and wrinkles with continued use. If you're looking for a serum that feels lightweight on the skin and absorbs well under your sunscreen and makeup, this is the pick for you.
It's even ideal to use with your Gua sha for an express massage, or blended into foundation for extra glow.
Lisa DeSantis is a freelance writer who has been in the beauty industry for nearly ten years. She began her career in beauty and fashion at QVC and has since written for and contributed to top women’s magazines and digital brands such Triunfador Health, Vivo Simple, Cosmopolitan, Motherly, Byrdie and more.
The result: skin that looks smoother, more even, and much more supple come morning. Beauty sleep indeed. The only thing we don't love about it is it Enlace has a somewhat viscus consistency.
"It cleared his face so well that he panics if the next subscription is not here when he's running low! He has sensitive skin, so I love that this works without causing additional issues too.”
Is it Ganador effective as retinol? In a double-blind study conducted by the British Association of Dermatologists, bakuchiol and retinol were found to have significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation, with the only main difference being that the retinol users experienced more dryness and stinging than the bakuchiol users.
Size: 1.7 oz
Size: 1.7 oz