{"id":5790,"date":"2021-05-27T18:07:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T08:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=194187"},"modified":"2021-05-31T08:36:05","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T08:36:05","slug":"what-bakuchiol-retinol","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/what-bakuchiol-retinol\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Bakuchiol, And Is It Really Clean Beauty&#8217;s Answer To Retinol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_194194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194194\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194194\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GettyImages-1275852523.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MILAN, ITALY &#8211; SEPTEMBER 23: A model, make up detail, poses backstage at the Simona Marziali &#8211; MRZ fashion show during the Milan Women&#8217;s Fashion Week on September 23, 2020 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Rosdiana Ciaravolo\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/articles\/new-skincare-ingredients-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bakuchiol<\/a>? It&#8217;s an ingredient that&#8217;s been talked about a lot in the beauty industry in recent years, but there&#8217;s still a level of confusion about what it is, and what exactly it can offer your skin. Some have dubbed it the clean beauty movement&#8217;s alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/articles\/what-is-retinol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retinol<\/a>, while others support its efficacy, but are hesitant to offer it the same unencumbered praise as traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/articles\/vitamins-in-skincare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin A<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While science indicates that bakuchiol shows promise, the breadth of evidence available on bakuchiol isn&#8217;t as solid as that of retinol just yet. But it&#8217;s said to offer similar benefits to vitamin A, albeit in a much more gentle manner \u2013 making it a win for sensitive skin types that struggle to tolerate a retinoid. With consistent use, you can expect diminished fine lines, a more even skin tone and a <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/articles\/best-vitamin-c-serums-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brighter complexion<\/a> overall.<\/p>\n<p>Keen to try it for yourself? Shop a few of our favourite bakuchiol skin treatments below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-194188\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/i-048362-goopgenes-all-in-one-super-nutrient-face-oil-1-940.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"940\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"product-style\">Goop GOOPGENES All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil, AED613<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecca.com.au\/goop\/goopgenes-all-in-one-super-nutrient-face-oil\/I-048362.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"price-style\">SHOP NOW<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This face oil contains a host of nourishing oils to replenish thirsty skin, with bakuchiol included to smooth fine lines and refine the overall texture of the skin. Use morning and night, but don&#8217;t forget to put on sunscreen to protect your skin in the AM!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194193 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/medik8-bakuchiol-peptides-30ml-by-medik8-894.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"product-style\">Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides, AED320 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorebeauty.com.au\/medik8\/medik8-bakuchiol-peptides-30ml.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;istItemId=ilralxtii&amp;istBid=tztx&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw47eFBhA9EiwAy8kzNGV-FgeOp-rjUqDtZ6isy70E_Wpeb9E2NGseyIJj_p686sQf9xQO8xoCuu0QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"price-style\">SHOP NOW<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peptides are quite the buzzword in the beauty industry at the moment, and for good reason. This serum couples their power of healing and rejuvenation with bakuchiol for the ultimate anti-ager (and who could resist that lavendar hue?).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfullwidth size-full wp-image-194189\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/i-044902-mecca-ath-firming-cream-1-940.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"843\" height=\"843\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"product-style\">Mecca Cosmetica Mecca Athletica Ultra-Firming Body Lotion, AED154<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecca.com.au\/mecca-cosmetica\/mecca-athletica-ultra-firming-body-lotion\/I-044902.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"price-style\">SHOP NOW<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specifically designed to be used after a post-workout shower, this cream works wonders on any dull patches or dryness on your body. Bakuchiol in the formula helps to address dark spots, so you can say goodbye to pigmentation too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfullwidth size-full wp-image-194190\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bybi-bakuchiol-booster.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"product-style\">Bybi Beauty Bakuchiol Booster, AED84<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com.au\/products\/bybi-beauty-bakuchiol-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"price-style\">SHOP NOW<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The release of this natural product back in 2018 marked one of the first times I saw bakuchiol heroed in skincare, and it&#8217;s still one of the top formulas for me. You can use it on its own, or add it into your moisturiser as a time-saver. Either way, you&#8217;ll notice the texture of your skin improve with consistent application.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-194191\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/i-047469-alpha-beta-exfoliating-body-treatment-8-app-1-940.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"940\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"product-style\">Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment, AED323 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecca.com.au\/dr-dennis-gross\/alpha-beta-exfoliating-body-treatment\/V-047469.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"price-style\">SHOP NOW<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dennis Gross&#8217; cult facial exfoliating wipes also come in a version for your bod. In addition to all those skin-sloughing acids (lactic, glycolic and salicylic) you&#8217;ll find bakuchiol to stimulate collagen production.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfullwidth size-full wp-image-194192\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/i-048801-midnight-renewal-1-940.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"940\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"product-style\">Omorovicza Midnight Renewal, AED 1,010 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecca.com.au\/omorovicza\/midnight-renewal\/I-048801.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"price-style\">SHOP NOW<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This overnight serum helps to soothe and smooth your skin while you sleep. Bakuchiol and retinal work together as a gentle duo to encourage cell turnover and minimise the appearance of wrinkles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27090,"featured_media":5791,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[47,35],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bakuchiol: What Is It, And Is It Really As Good As Retinol?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heard of bakuchiol? It&#039;s an ingredient that&#039;s been talked about a lot in the beauty industry in recent years, but there&#039;s still a level of confusion about what it is, and what exactly it can offer your skin. 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