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Herbivore Botanicals
BAKUCHIOL Retinol Alternative Body Serum
A body lotion built around Bakuchiol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Uneven texture
How to use
Apply to clean, dry skin in the evening. Massage evenly over the body until absorbed, then follow with a body cream or oil to seal in moisture if desired. Use daily as part of your nighttime bodycare routine.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bakuchiol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bakuchiol, Cetearyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Bakuchiol is bakuchiol.
Learn more about Bakuchiol →Bakuchiyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiyl Salicylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Bakuchiyl Salicylate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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