Bakuchiol serums, creams and other retinol-like skincare
Want smooth, luminous, and plump skin without resorting to retinol?
Retinol-like skincare products, based on bakuchiol or innovative plant-based active ingredients, offer a natural alternative to retinol, ideal for sensitive skin. Bakuchiol cream, oil, serum, and facial serum... discover our selection of products that stimulate collagen production and protect the skin while maintaining its balance.
Bakuchiol & retinol-like, best-sellers
Bakuchiol and Alternative Ingredients to Retinol
In recent years, bakuchiol has emerged as a must-have trend: a natural and gentle alternative to retinol, often referred to as "retinol-like."
Derived from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, bakuchiol is a powerful active ingredient that delivers remarkable results on the face... without the side effects of an irritating retinol molecule (redness, tightness, peeling, photosensitization). Where retinol weakens the skin, bakuchiol serum works with formidable effectiveness and much more gentleness.
It has recognized anti-aging properties: it stimulates cell renewal, improves firmness, helps even out the appearance of skin tone, and reduces imperfections and the appearance of dark spots. With a serum, especially one with a high concentration of bakuchiol, it smooths fine lines, protects the skin from free radicals, and restores a healthy glow.
Thanks to its base of squalane or plant oils like jojoba oil, a bakuchiol serum becomes a sensory treatment that also offers a pleasant texture under makeup. Some formulas include various additions like hyaluronic acid or peptides, which further enhance the active ingredient's performance.
Another advantage: it's suitable for all skin conditions, whether young, mature, dry, or acne-prone. A healthy glow bakuchiol serum therefore becomes the only credible alternative for those looking for visible results without being harsh. A few drops are enough, morning and evening, to transform the skin's appearance and brighten the face.
The best serums often come in a glass bottle, a packaging that's both elegant and environmentally friendly, and can be used as both a day and night cream. The transparent and clear composition, often detailed in an advice sheet, helps you better understand all the details and benefits of this new ingredient.
Also worth noting: a facial serum can be easily applied after cleansing, before cream, or even used as a facial oil, depending on its texture. Its light film doesn't overload the skin and optimizes your routine, working in synergy with other products.
But bakuchiol isn't the only plant-based active ingredient that mimics retinol. Alongside it, another active ingredient is starting to gain attention: Bidens pilosa. This tropical plant, rich in phytoretinoids, activates the same skin receptors as retinol, particularly those involved in collagen production. Its action is anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and anti-aging.
Bidens pilosa promotes smoother, firmer, and visibly revitalized skin, while strengthening the skin barrier. It is particularly suitable for skin prone to dehydration, redness, or loss of elasticity.
Combining it with other natural ingredients in a serum creates a powerful yet gentle cocktail that combines performance and comfort. Bakuchiol and Bidens pilosa skincare products thus embody a new generation of intelligent and sensory cosmetics.
Bakuchiol is therefore not just a trendy active ingredient, but an ally that protects the skin, improves radiance, and brings light and comfort every day. If you don't have particularly sensitive skin, discover our various natural retinol serums.
Are bakuchiol and its alternatives suitable for all skin types?
When we discover the promises and properties of bakuchiol (radiance, firmness, blemish reduction, wrinkle and dark spot reduction), a key question arises: is this new star active ingredient really suitable for all skin types?
And what about its plant-based cousins like Bidens pilosa, often found in so-called "retinol-like" skincare products?
The answer is reassuring: yes, bakuchiol and its alternatives are suitable for all skin types. And it's precisely this versatility that makes them so valuable in a skincare routine.
Unlike retinol, a benchmark active ingredient in dermatology but sometimes feared for its potential to irritate, bakuchiol has the immense advantage of being much better tolerated, even by sensitive skin. It doesn't cause redness, peeling, or a burning sensation.
It can be used morning and evening, without the risk of photosensitivity. This exceptional tolerance is due to its plant origin: bakuchiol is extracted from the Psoralea corylifolia plant, used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine.
It acts on the same mechanisms as retinol (particularly the receptors responsible for cell renewal and collagen production), but with infinite gentleness.
The result: even the most reactive skin can benefit from it.
Dry or dehydrated skin particularly appreciates bakuchiol's ability to strengthen the skin's barrier function while deeply regenerating it.
It improves skin texture without ever aggravating dryness or causing tightness, as can be the case with some traditional anti-aging active ingredients.
When combined with rich plant oils (such as rosehip, jojoba, or marula), it provides an immediate feeling of comfort while deeply addressing wrinkles, firmness, and dullness.
Combination to oily skin, often in search of lightness and purity, is not left out. Bakuchiol has a regulating effect on sebum production, like hazelnut oil.
It helps limit the appearance of blemishes, blackheads, and enlarged pores, while promoting better healing of pimples.
Unlike other purifying treatments that can be harsh or dry, it works without disrupting the skin's natural flora.
Acne-prone skin, even adult skin, can find a valuable ally in this product, capable of treating both active blemishes and the marks left by them.
As for mature skin, bakuchiol is a perfect alternative to retinol.
Its action on collagen and elastin synthesis helps restore firmer, more supple skin, with better defined contours. It gently reduces wrinkles and fine lines, without peeling or sensitizing the skin. Better still, it boosts the complexion's natural radiance, often dulled by oxidative stress or skin aging.
And since it's very well tolerated, there's no need for an adjustment period: you can gradually introduce it into your routine and use it daily without apprehension.
Another plant-based active ingredient, often used in combination with or as an alternative to bakuchiol, also deserves attention: Bidens pilosa.
Less well-known, but equally interesting, it is extracted from a tropical plant and also possesses retinol-like activity.
It activates certain skin receptors involved in cell regeneration, while being ultra-gentle. Bidens pilosa is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it perfectly suited to sensitive skin prone to redness or rosacea.
It strengthens skin density, improves its radiance and resilience, without ever compromising its balance.
What makes bakuchiol and Bidens pilosa so interesting is their adaptability. Their action is both targeted and gentle, allowing them to meet a variety of needs without excluding any skin type.
Whether you're looking to prevent the signs of aging, correct imperfections, restore an even complexion, or strengthen a weakened skin barrier, they easily integrate into any routine.
They're suitable for young and mature skin, dull and acne-prone skin, normal and extremely sensitive skin.
And the icing on the cake: unlike retinol, they're compatible with pregnancy and breastfeeding. This allows many women to continue caring for their skin with high-performance active ingredients that are safe for them and their babies.
In short, bakuchiol and its plant-based alternatives, such as Bidens pilosa, are suitable for all skin types. Their effectiveness is just as effective as retinol, but their gentleness makes all the difference. They represent a new generation of intelligent skincare, capable of deeply transforming the skin without damaging it.
A valuable innovation for all those (men and women) who want to take care of their skin in a natural, sensory and demanding approach.
Which skincare product (cream, eye cream, bakuchiol serum, etc.) should you choose for your routine?
The Madara Retinol Alternative Eye Serum fights the signs of aging and wrinkles, providing a smoother, more luminous look thanks to its formula rich in antioxidants and regenerating active ingredients.
Okoko Cosmétiques Manuka Elixir is a nourishing and restorative oil that soothes and balances sensitive skin while providing antioxidant protection.
Oryza Lab Beauty Oil is a natural oil that intensely hydrates, nourishes, and revitalizes the skin for a radiant complexion and restored softness.
The Indie Lee Retinol Alternative Cream offers effective anti-aging action, smoothing and firming the skin while preserving its moisture and softness.
The Oryza Lab Revitalizing Mask deeply hydrates and revitalizes the skin, leaving it radiant and soft while soothing feelings of tightness.
Using Bakuchiol: All Our Tips
Bakuchiol or other plant-based alternatives to retinol can be used morning and evening, as they are not photosensitizing. They should be applied to clean, dry skin, like any other product in your organic and natural skincare routine! Bakuchiol serum (or any other type of product) also works perfectly with all other cosmetic active ingredients.
Results and benefits: your reviews on skincare products and serums
We know it: nothing beats the opinions of different people to get an idea about bakuchiol, its serums, and the skincare products that contain it. Here is a selection of comments:
"Effective and pleasant to apply. I like this eye cream for several reasons: first, the texture is fine and fluid, it spreads very well and absorbs quickly. Second, the serum texture allows you to apply a richer eye cream on top if necessary, but it can also be used alone. My sensitive skin tolerates it very well, and the scent is subtle. And finally, the packaging is practical, with a pump that allows you to dispense a variable amount of product." I'm satisfied with this product, my eye area is more hydrated and luminous :)" - Alice's review of Madara Retinol Alternative Eye Serum
"I just bought my second bottle (it turns out I was a bit heavy-handed with the first), but this product is a miracle! I have acne-prone skin, especially cystic, and quite dry. This serum has definitely given me new skin! It's luminous, even, and radiant! My spots AND scars are disappearing incredibly quickly, and my skin is nourished and plumped. I could still describe it in many more words, but just wow. It's a bit of a budget, sure, but it's 100x worth it! Don't hesitate." - Anonymous review of the product: Manuka Elixir - Okoko Cosmetics
"It lives up to its name. This oil is wonderfully soft, without being greasy; it absorbs instantly and leaves a glowing effect even when you wake up." » - Isabelle's review of the product: Oryza Lab Beauty Oil
"Amazing effect! Having tested several "varieties" and brands of products containing retinol, I can truly say that this product is perfect! I received it in the advent calendar (I can't stress it enough: go for it... it's a concentrate of beauty happiness) and I am won over by the visible effects this cream produces... combined with the Oryza peel, it's THE winning duo for glowing and soothed skin... I was even asked if I had a peel from a dermatologist..." - Delphine's review of the product: Retinol Alternative Cream - Indie Lee
"Effective! A mask I've been looking for for a long time because it doesn't just hydrate, it plumps and nourishes." - Isabelle's review of the product: Revitalizing Mask - Oryza Lab
