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Ingredient

Bakuchiol

Korean label: 바쿠치올

A plant-derived meroterpene (from Psoralea corylifolia / babchi) that triggers retinol-like changes in gene expression to smooth wrinkles and even tone, plus acts as an antioxidant, but with far less irritation than retinol.

Key facts

INCI name
Bakuchiol
Also known as
바쿠치올
Evidence grade
moderate evidence
Reviewed

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What it does

moderate evidence

Benefits

  • Smooths fine lines and wrinkles, comparable to retinol in a head-to-head study
  • Helps fade hyperpigmentation and even skin tone
  • Better tolerated than retinol, with less scaling and stinging
  • Antioxidant; a gentler retinol alternative for sensitive skin

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated; occasional mild irritation is possible
  • Long-term and large-scale human evidence is still limited versus retinoids

Who it's for

Sensitive skin or retinol-intolerant users wanting smoothing benefits

Who should be careful

Those who can tolerate retinoids and want the most-proven anti-aging actives

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