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The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer is a moisturizer formulated with bakuchiol, a retinol alternative, designed to provide anti-aging skincare benefits.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water/​Eau), Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil (Sacha Inchi Oil), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bakuchiol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 60, Phytic Acid, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol

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Guru Score

76%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

  • Affordable entry point for bakuchiol
  • Works as a retinol alternative

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This bakuchiol earns praise for working really well as a retinol alternative, and the price point keeps it genuinely accessible, with sales bringing it under $10 regularly. That makes it a solid entry point if you're curious to test bakuchiol without a big financial commitment, and reviewers say the ingredient itself earns their confidence based on research backing its benefits.
    Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2023

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    Type

    MoisturizersCream

    Key actives

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

    Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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    Nipun Kapur
    Nipun Kapur
    412k subs
    ✓Mixed
    "You can find bakuchiol serum or bakuchiol cream in brands like Inkey List, but you need to check the ingredients before buying."
    Translated from the guru's original language.
    208SkinDoc
    208SkinDoc
    2.10M subs
    ✓Yay
    "The Inkey List Bakuchiol Moisturizer is a retinol alternative and it works really well. The Inkey List always comes in at a great price point, so if you don't want to spend a ton of money, it really gives you a good option to start incorporating bakuchiol into your skincare routine."
    The Budget Dermatologist
    The Budget Dermatologist
    724k subs
    ✓Yay
    "The Inky List one is comparatively more lightweight. You will use that up much more quickly. It does not have the niacinamide and ceramides in it. This is a better product, but if you want to just dip your toe in and not spend a ton of money, start with the Inky List product. I think that is a very solid choice as well."
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    "I have done so much research on this ingredient. You can see tons of videos on my channel about it. I use this myself all the time. I love it for my morning routine, especially because if you don't know, it is a retinol alternative. It gives similar results to retinols but without the side effects. So this one is super lightweight, which is why I like to use it in my morning routine. You can put it under makeup. It has one percent in it, three percent squalane, so it's very hydrating."
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    "The Inky List one is comparatively more lightweight. You will use that up much more quickly. It does not have the niacinamide and ceramides in it. This is a better product, but if you want to just dip your toe in and not spend a ton of money, start with the Inky List product. I think that is a very solid choice as well."
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    "If you are looking for a new moisturizer maybe with some nice anti-aging benefits, check this one out. [...] Personally, I like to incorporate bakuchiol as a serum rather than as a moisturizer because I find that moisturizers are really much harder to find the best one for your skin with so much personal preference. I have a few moisturizers I really love and stick to year round, so I prefer to add bakuchiol as a separate product and a serum."
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    "The Inkey List has a Bakuchiol Moisturizer. I like this one, I don't love this one. It is a bit too thin for me to be a true moisturizer; it could almost pass as a serum or a great option for someone with oily skin or someone who wants something super lightweight. It is a really great price, [...] but for me personally I like my moisturizers to be a little bit thicker in texture."
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    "There might be almost none of this left because I love this for actually anti-aging, but it works well for your acne skincare routine. Bakuchiol is a retinoid alternative with many benefits like retinoids but with way less side effects. I like this specific one from the Inky List because it is really lightweight, so it works well in the morning time for my morning skincare routine, but it works great for acne skincare routines as well."
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    "This is one of my favorite anti-aging ingredients. [...] I love to use bakuchiol in the morning because it's an antioxidant as well as having anti-aging benefits, so it really is going to help protect against sun damage. This one in particular is very lightweight so I like to wear this in the morning under makeup. If you are super super dry you might want to put something heavier over it, but you can get the benefits of the bakuchiol."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Humectants and emollients

    Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

    Source: DermNet

    Vitamin E

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

    Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

    Frequently asked.

    What is The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer?

    The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer is a moisturizer formulated with bakuchiol, a retinol alternative, designed to provide anti-aging skincare benefits.

    Is The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer worth it?

    Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

    What is The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer's Guru Score?

    The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer best for?

    The INKEY List Bakuchiol Moisturizer is generally suited to mature skin.

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