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Deep Reviving Bakuchiol Retinol Serum
A serum built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 30.00 · checked 26 Sept 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
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Uneven texture
How to use
Adaptation Period for Retinol: Initial 2 Weeks - Every Other Day Use: Every other day, not daily, for 2 weeks to allow the skin to adapt to retinol. After evening cleansing, apply an rice-grain size of the serum to desired area (e.g. areas with uneven skintone, lines, acne, etc.) After 2 Weeks - Daily Use: After 2 weeks, switch to daily use, applying a thin layer evenly across the entire face every evening. Gradually increase the amount used to allow absorption into the skin. Precautions: · Be aware that skin may feel warm, become red, or experience flaking. Familiarize yourself with the usage instructions, apply an appropriate amount of the Deep Reviving Bakuchiol Retinol Serum to those with no irritation after patch testing · Due to the nature of the retinol ingredient, the color may darken or have its own scent. · Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures to maintain freshness.
Caution
· Be aware that skin may feel warm, become red, or experience flaking. Familiarize yourself with the usage instructions, apply an appropriate amount of the Deep Reviving Bakuchiol Retinol Serum to those with no irritation after patch testing · Due to the nature of the retinol ingredient, the color may darken or have its own scent. · Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures to maintain freshness.
What's inside
Ingredients List
25 trigger at least one check · 40 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Retinoid4
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Niacinamide
Anti-Aging6
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Adenosine, Bakuchiol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate
Smoothing19
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Acne Fighting5
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Niacinamide, Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate
Oil Control5
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Niacinamide, Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Bakuchiol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Sun Protection2
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
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 →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil →Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →
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