Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a gentle, plant-derived alternative to retinol that delivers similar anti-ageing results without the irritation. Popular in UK skincare, it helps improve the look of fine lines, uneven tone and texture while being suitable for sensitive skin and daytime use.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare bakuchiol works by supporting natural collagen production and encouraging healthy cell turnover, much like traditional retinol. It is a meroterpene phenol extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant and is valued for its ability to deliver visible smoothing and brightening effects with far less risk of dryness or redness.
Key benefits
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves skin firmness and elasticity
- Promotes a more even skin tone
- Gentle enough for sensitive skin
- Can be used morning and evening
- Helps refine skin texture
Best for
mature skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin
Where it comes from
Bakuchiol is naturally sourced from the seeds and leaves of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, commonly known as babchi. This purple-flowered legume has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic skincare.
Products with Bakuchiol
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Bakuchiol than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream - 20ml Haruharu Wonder
- Skin Chemists Youth Series Retinol Bakuchiol Facial Serum 30ml Skin Chemists