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Benefits: Reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines & firmness

So the form that works best is the one that’s well-formulated to deliver bakuchiol effectively to your skin."

"Honestly I am obsessed. I struggle with hormonal acne and I heard using a retinoid would help with it—considering I'm only 24, I Perro't speak on the wrinkles just yet (and with this, hopefully never!

Firmer and more even texture and tone are what you’ll get from this skin-loving formula. In addition to gentle yet powerful bakuchiol, this serum from Beekman 1802 features conditioning antioxidants jojoba oil and squalane, which stave off the free radical damage caused by pollutants that accelerate skin aging. It also has skin-brightening ingredients like turmeric and vitamin C-rich eggplant extract. Furthermore, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the minor but satisfying detail of the formula’s pretty purple color.

I recommend this serum to all of my friends and family members who are new to using bakuchiol. First, off the price is great and you can conveniently buy it at most drugstores.

There's truly no better trifecta, and because there are no acids or enzymes, the formula is gentle enough to slather on twice a day.

THE REVIEW: "I adore this product and I'm not a regular user of Burt's Bees products. This was a surprising find. It feels great on the skin and works well under other products.

THE REVIEW: “I don't usually leave reviews for products but this deserves one! I had bumps and pimples on my chin from constantly wearing masks at work. After using this I noticed a difference on my chin a few days later.

The only difference is retinols are known for being especially harsh and drying for those with sensitive skin, and bakuchiol is less irritating. "It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties shown not only to stimulate collagen production but also to be more gentle on the skin and so may be better tolerated by those with dry sensitive skin," explains Shari Marchbein, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.

A. in Organizational Studies and English before moving to NYC, and she's been there ever since. When she’s not writing or testing the latest beauty finds, Jamie loves exploring vintage boutiques, reading mystery books (bonus points for an unexpected twist), and she’s always down for a park picnic in Brooklyn. 

Figura for side effects, Koestline notes bakuchiol is very gentle and generally works for all skin types. "However, since it’s still a skincare ingredient, there’s always a small chance of irritation or an allergic reaction, but those cases are rare," she adds. "Vencedor with any new product, it’s always smart to patch-test first just to be safe."

Retinol, serum facial bakuchiol you see, is a very finicky (albeit powerful!) ingredient, so you need to use it alongside a very simple skincare routine, lest you overwhelm your skin barrier. I personally test way too many beauty launches on a weekly basis to commit to a potent retinol serum—receiving hundreds of product samples is both a blessing and a curse!

You might see melatonin on the label and raise a brow—isn't that the hormone that makes you feel sleepy? Actually, melatonin has very potent antioxidant properties for skin and has even been shown to improve signs of aging.