1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Benton
Bakuchiol Serum
face serum
Benton
face serum
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Take the skin testRejuvenate your skin with Benton’s Bakuchiol Serum, a plant-based solution to combat signs of aging. Featuring 2.5% pure bakuchiol derived from Psoralea Corylifolia fruit, this serum effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Enhanced with mugwort oil and bitter orange flower extract, it helps restore skin elasticity and fortify the skin barrier, leaving your skin smooth, soft, and radiant. Dermatologically tested and enriched with other nourishing ingredients like niacinamide and Vitamin E, this serum is perfect for achieving a healthy, youthful glow.
Bakuchiol Serum is a lightweight serum from Benton. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 23 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide and Adenosine.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Bakuchiol and Tocopherol.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Bakuchiol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Docosan-1-ol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 23 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Docosan-1-ol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L., Leguminosae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole herb, Common Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris L., Compositae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the Black Currant, Ribes nigrum L., Saxifragaceae
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Shares 11 key ingredients with Bakuchiol Serum: Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate
Medicube
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bakuchiol Serum: Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin
Numbuzin
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bakuchiol Serum: Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin
Numbuzin
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bakuchiol Serum: Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin
NEOGEN
Shares 8 key ingredients with Bakuchiol Serum: Water, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Arencia
Shares 8 key ingredients with Bakuchiol Serum: Water, Niacinamide, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine
WATER, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BAKUCHIOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, PSORALEA CORYLIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, CARBOMER, ARGININE, ARTEMISIA VULGARIS OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ALLANTOIN, ADENOSINE, TOCOPHEROL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL, RIBES NIGRUM LEAF EXTRACT.
BAKUCHIOL, NIACINAMIDE.
Take a small amount onto the palm. Gently apply by patting it on your skin evenly, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. *Test the skin reaction in a localized area before using on the face.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 23 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Benton.
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