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Bakuchiol

Plant-based retinol alternative: smoothing benefits with far less sting.

PotencyMild · 30/100

Best for	All skin typesFine linesTextureDark spots
When	AM + PM Works morning or night.
Strength	0.5–1%
pH	5.55.5
Routine step	Treat

Good to know: Less proven than retinol, but gentler. It’s a good choice if retinol is too much for your skin.

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Nothing major. It plays nicely with just about everything.

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