1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
Heimish
RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil
face oil
Heimish
face oil
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Take the skin testThe Heimish RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil is a lightweight, anti-aging facial oil designed to smooth fine lines, enhance skin elasticity, and boost collagen production for a plump, youthful complexion. Formulated with 0.9% Bakuchiol (a gentle, plant-based retinol alternative) and 0.1% Retinol, this oil helps reduce wrinkles and even out skin tone without irritation. Enriched with Adenosine and Niacinamide, it further amplifies anti-aging benefits, leaving skin radiant and hydrated.
RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil is a lightweight oil from Heimish, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around soothing. The ingredient list runs to 12 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.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Bakuchiol, Adenosine, Niacinamide and Tocopherol.
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 and Retinol.
Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Octyldodecanol and Pentylene Glycol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-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 fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
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.
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
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging 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 10–40% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Retinol; vitamin A
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
6th 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**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
8th 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.
Parfum
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Moisturise" 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 12 ingredients on the label.
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how the product smells or looks
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
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 10–40% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Retinol; vitamin A
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
6th 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**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
8th 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
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tridecane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
Missha
Shares 3 key ingredients with RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil: Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Adenosine
TIRTIR
Shares 2 key ingredients with RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil: Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol
TIRTIR
Shares 2 key ingredients with RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil: Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol
Payot
Shares 2 key ingredients with RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil: Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol
CeraVe
Shares 2 key ingredients with RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil: Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol
COSRX
Shares 2 key ingredients with RX Retinol Bakuchiol Booster Oil: Retinol, Tocopherol
OCTYLDODECANOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BAKUCHIOL, RETINOL, ADENOSINE, NIACINAMIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL, UNDECANE, TRIDECANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PARFUM.
BAKUCHIOL, RETINOL, NIACINAMIDE.
Apply an appropriate amount to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Can be used on its own or added to any moisturizer or serum. Tip: For daytime use, always finish with SPF to protect your skin from further signs of aging.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily 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.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
It contains Retinol, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 12 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Heimish, a brand based in Korea.
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