NEOGEN Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum

NEOGEN

Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
75%
Oily
75%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
5
Actives
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Neogen Dermalogy Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum provides the ultimate preventative care for sensitive skin by boosting skin elasticity and vitality. This serum is formulated with bakuchiol, a natural anti-aging ingredient found in plants that boosts collagen and skin elasticity along with multiple peptides. It's a gentler alternative for retinol that doesn't cause irritation. Vitamin C helps brighten while plant extracts (azulene, lavender, aloe, tea tree, and eggplant) help soothe, hydrate, and even out texture.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
Bakuchiol Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin C

Risks

2
Allergen
Synthetic polymer

About Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum

Overview

Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum is a cushioning serum from NEOGEN. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 46 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Diglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Adenosine and Tocopheryl Acetate.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid and Bakuchiol.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Squalane.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 16 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 13 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 4 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
Bakuchiol Bakuchiol

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

Soothing Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5

Anti-Aging

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the White Lupin, Lupinus albus L., Leguminosae

Anti-Aging

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration

14th 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

Soothing

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (6)

Supporting ingredients (40)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract Glycerin 1,2-hexanediol Glycereth-26 Squalane Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Lupinus Albus Seed Extract Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Adenosine Tocopheryl Acetate Diglycerin Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer Pvm/ma Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Xanthan Gum Polyglycerin-3 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Salvia Sclarea Oil Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Dipropylene Glycol Dextrin Cyanocobalamin Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Guaiazulene Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Caprylyl Glycol Tocopherol Citronellol Geraniol Linalool Limonene

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol

  • Facial oils

    Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • 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.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 46 ingredients on the label.

9
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blackberry, Rubus fruticosus L., Rosaceae

4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
7 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2019, pages 1-11
8 Bakuchiol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Active, Antioxidant, Preservative

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

Soothing Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
14 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, July 2020, pages 1-12
  • Pharmacological Research, March 2019, pages 208-213
  • British Journal of Dermatology, February 2019, pages 253-254
  • Oncotarget, March 2016, pages 14, 616-14, 627
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2014, pages 221-230
  • Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2010, pages 1504-1506
  • The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2010, pages 105-114
  • Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2010, pages 68-76
  • British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 (randomized trial vs retinol: bjd.16918)
  • Phytochemistry Reviews, 2024 (review: s11101-024-09926-y)
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 (review: ics.70116)
  • PubMed 41151326, 2025 (bakuchiol against MRSA)
  • PubMed 38199573, 2024 (antiviral targets PHB2, VDAC1, VDAC2)
  • PubMed 37857572, 2023 (C. elegans lifespan and amyloid-beta)
9 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Molecules, March 2023, pages 1–12
  • Pharmaceuticals, July 2021, pages 1–22
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, pages 1–8
  • Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Science, October 2020, pages 77–82
  • Household and Personal Care Today, November/December 2015, pages 6–11
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38–43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the White Lupin, Lupinus albus L., Leguminosae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein is the hydrolysate of lupine protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th 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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
7 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2021, pages 174-180
  • Pharmaceutics, December 2018, ePublication
  • Annals of Dermatology, August 2015, pages 376-382
  • Chemical Society of Pakistan, March 2013, pages 1, 096-1, 102
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 171-176
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, April 2003, pages 65-73
16 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
17 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

17th 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-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
18 Diglycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
21 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid

Synthetic polymer
23 Pvm/ma Copolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,5-Furandione, polymer with methoxyethene; copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
25 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

26 Polyglycerin-3 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triglycerol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
  • https://wwwmdpicom/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
  • World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
  • https://wwwdesertharvestcom/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activitiespdf
  • International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
  • https://citeseerxistpsuedu/viewdoc/download?doi=10113024710&rep=rep1&type=pdf ]
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274pdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
33 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

34 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging
38 Guaiazulene Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

39th 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

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
41 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

42 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

42nd 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
43 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Allergen
44 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Allergen
45 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
46 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERETH-26, BAKUCHIOL, SQUALANE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5, LUPINUS ALBUS SEED EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED LUPINE PROTEIN, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ADENOSINE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIGLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, PVM/MA COPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, POLYGLYCERIN-3, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, SALVIA SCLAREA OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DEXTRIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, GUAIAZULENE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE.

What are the active ingredients in Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, BAKUCHIOL, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum?

After using toner, take an appropriate amount of product and gently smooth onto skin.

What skin types is Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum good for?

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.

Is Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum while pregnant?

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.

Is Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum fragrance free?

No — it contains Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.

Does Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Is Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum have?

It lists 46 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum?

NEOGEN.

Brand
NEOGEN

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