Review: The Inkey List Bakuchiol Moisturiser 30Ml, The Inkey List Bakuchiol Moisturizer Review

What is Bakuchiol?: Plant derived ingredient meant khổng lồ be a Retinol alternative. Has antioxidant qualities and helps reduce the look of fine lines + wrinkles + even out the skin tone. Doesn’t cause sun sensitivity + can be used when pregnant. Also can be used in both the AM and PM.

Brand Description: This moisturising Cream contains Omega-3 (good for the skin barrier) loaded Sacha Inchi oil + Squalane. The aim is lớn hydrate + nourish the skin.

Supposedly Good for: Normal Skin + to reduce the look of Fine Lines + Wrinkles

What I think: I would agree Normal – Dry skins would like this. I think even full bộ Skins could use this during the winter as a Moisturiser (not so watery BUT it is a lightweight oil-based cream). Also I think this is great as an anti-acne or anti-ageing routine supplement (not to lớn replace Retinol / BHA but enhance).

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Directions: ”Use in the AM và PM. Apply a pea-sized amount onto cleansed face + neck. Use after serums.” (From the Inkey danh sách Website).

How I use it: I use this as a PM Moisturiser (I have oily-combo skin và it’s now summer). I use it after serums & find that I don’t need khổng lồ use a moisturiser after. I like to use this in the same routine as my Granactive Retinoid Emulsion from The Ordinary OR my Geek&Gorgeous Exfoliating Liquid (Review HERE).

Key Ingredients: 1% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil (Sacha Inchi Oil). This is an emollient plant, it contains Fatty acids and Vitamin E. It is rich in α-Linolenic acid (42-49%). 3% Squalane (Skin-barrier reinforcing).

What’s the deal with Bakuchiol?: Bakuchiol is a ”Phyto-Retinol” I.e. It is not related khổng lồ retinol but behaves like retinol. It is an antioxidant, it’s antibacterial và is cell-communicating.

Studies: Bakuchiol comes from a plant. It is also anti-inflammatory. Bakuchiol increases collagen production in the skin and also reduces the creation of an enzyme in the skin which breaks down collagen. So it’s thought khổng lồ help keep the skin looking firmer & help improve the look of wrinkles. A study was done using 0.5% Bakuchiol (this product contains 1% remember) on 17 people (not that many people please remember) who applied this for 12 weeks & they said they saw an improvement in their lines và wrinkles. Another study was done that was a double blind (meaning the subjects and the applicators didn’t know what sản phẩm was a placebo và what product had the product) tested/compared a 0.5% Bakuchiol cream & 0.5% retinol. The study showed that the retinol & bakuchiol both seemed khổng lồ provide photoageing protection khổng lồ the skin after 12 weeks of use (i.e. Reduce oxidation of the skin).

The good thing about Bakuchiol is that there is little to no irritation. Overall, Retinol has much more research + studies done on it whereas Bakuchiol (as you can see from the above) has fewer studies and test groups + methods. However I’m sure there will be more studies và work on this ingredient in the future. Retinol seems to lớn be more reliable as an anti-ageing agent right now, but Bakuchiol shouldn’t be knocked! It works well with Retinol hence why it would be great to use alongside Retinol in an anti-ageing routine. This is also because Bakuchiol is supposedly good at stabilising Retinol (hence why the two work well together). Personally I use it with my Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion and find it lớn be a great pairing (very emollient though, hence why I use in the evening). Và have had no irritation / sensitivity.

Bakuchiol + Acne?: Bakuchiol reduces the acne causing bacteria on the skin & also reduces excess sebum production. It can also reduce lipid oxidation in the skin (which may apparently be an early trigger of pimple formation). 1% of Bakuchiol (also in this product) seems to be good at reducing acne (after 6 weeks of use = 57% decrease in acne). HOWEVER (like retinol), Bakuchiol works better paired with another active ingredient. SO on it’s own the decrease was 57% but with 2% Salicylic Acid, there was a 67% decrease in acne after 6 weeks of application.

Pigmentation?: More research + studies need lớn be done on this but it’s suspected that Bakuchiol may also be good at skin hydration & reducing pigmentation.

Sources: HERE / HERE / HERE và HERE / HERE

Is Bakuchiol a Retinol/BHA replacement?: No, but it’s a good supplement!

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, Ethylhexylglycer-in, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 60, Phytic Acid, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol.

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NOTE: The Incidecoder have a full ingredient breakdown HERE

Texture: A nice, creamy yet lightweight texture (as you can see below). This is easy to lớn spread và absorbs nicely into the skin. This isn’t sticky/tacky or heavy. It may be greasy to oily skins however so be careful (and I wouldn’t use this in the AM, but as a PM moisturiser, due khổng lồ the emollient-nature of this product).

This is layerable và doesn’t ball up.

In terms of the Oil:Water Balance, this is more on the Oil side than water – so this is more a cream than a gel.

Get ready for another in-depth skincare deep dive, today I have a The Inkey danh sách Bakuchiol đánh giá for y’all! This clean beauty vetted budget-friendly moisturizer is a great way to try out bakuchiol in your skincare routine for the first time without breaking the bank. It’s an online-only exclusive from Sephora’s in-house skincare brand The Inkey các mục (you can find it here). Many bakuchiol skincare products sport price tags of $50+ so it was a breath of fresh air when The Inkey các mục dropped their tempting Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Moisturizer at only $9.99!

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The Inkey các mục Bakuchiol Review: What is it?

This is a lightweight moisturizing cream that can be used either once or twice daily after serums. It absorbs very quickly & leaves your skin feeling hydrated but not weighed down. This would be wonderful for all skin types ranging from oily to moderately dry. If you have extremely dry skin you may want to lớn follow this up with a night cream if you want lớn use it in your PM routine.

This moisturizer has a 1% concentration of bakuchiol. This may not sound like a very high concentration but studies have shown wonderful results with participants only using 0.5% percent concentrations of bakuchiol extract!

When I saw the extremely agreeable price of $9.99 I immediately assumed that this hàng hóa could not possibly be anywhere near the concentrations of bakuchiol skincare products from bigger brands on the market lượt thích for instance, the HERBIVORE Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum ($54.00 USD). Herbivore’s sản phẩm is actually also only a 4% concentration (thanks Skincarma for DMing Herbivore to get the exact percentages).

I’m personally not going to spend an additional 44+ dollars just lớn get a 3% boost of the extract, especially when all research done on bakuchiol uses only 1-0.5% concentrations. It frankly seems lượt thích overkill and a waste of money when you can get a very effective hàng hóa for way less. The brand Revolution Beauty has also come out with a 1% Bakuchiol serum for only $14.99!

What’s in The Inkey menu Bakuchiol? The 1 oz/ 30 m
L tube contains:

Water (Aqua), 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.

What results can you expect?

You will see an immediate boost in hydration and moisture retention. You can also expect improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation in the long run after longterm use. It may take 8-12 weeks lớn see visible results in fine lines/pigmentation. Bakuchiol has been proven to give the exact same benefits as retinol without the irritating side effects! Retinol increases photosensitivity and can cause stinging or redness after application. Since bakuchiol does not carry the risk of sen sensitivity it’s a great AM skincare routine alterative for retinol. It’s also a godsend for sensitive skin types that can’t tolerate the irritating properties of retinol.

If used sparingly, the 1 oz tube of hàng hóa should last you one month if used twice daily & 2 months if only used once a day.

The Inkey các mục Bakuchiol Review: The Formula Breakdown

This moisturizer is fragrance, dye, & paraben-free. This hàng hóa is also vegan & cruelty-free! In addition to lớn the star ingredient of bakuchiol, it has also been formulated with squalane & sacha inchi oil. Squalane helps balance oil/sebum production và is a natural anti-oxidant+ has many anti-aging properties. (source)

Sacha inchi oil is packed with alpha-linoleic acid và has been proven khổng lồ help soften skin và boost moisture retention (source). This is a non-fragrant oil pressed from the seeds & fruit of the South American sacha inchi plant.

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If you want khổng lồ learn more about all the awesome benefits of bakuchiol extract (or just need a refresher) I highly recommend that you watch Skincarma’s đoạn phim below:

This is a sensitive skin-friendly formula and would be beneficial for any skin type but would be especially wonderful for dry skin types that want to lớn target fine lines or wrinkles. I have combination leaning towards dry acne-prone skin and have had wonderful results using this cream.

The Inkey list Bakuchiol Review: Is It Worth It?

The Inkey list knocked it out of the park with this cream. It has a universal skin type friendly formula that is effective while also being easy on the wallet! I comparison shopped over 15+ bakuchiol skincare products and could not find another at such a great price point while also being fragrance-free. Revolution Beauty came very close to sharing the spotlight with Inkey danh sách but they just had lớn include irritating non-essential pigments in their formula.

Dyes and pigments are not as huge of a problem as fragrance in skincare, but they are still a completely useless addition & can be irritating as well.

If you need your skincare routine to lớn target fine lines, hyperpigmentation or signs of aging I highly recommend giving this moisturizer a whirl. These skin concerns are not on the đứng top of my personal agenda so I will put this product down once I finish off my current tube but I see myself buying more in the future when my attention shifts lớn treating those areas.

Need even more bakuchiol in your life? Check out my BIOSSANCE Squalane + Phyto-Retinol (aka bakuchiol) Serum Review.