Beyond Retinol Creamy Serum with Bakuchiol

Okay, so I'm not a lotion person. Never have been. I will not put a drop of lotion anywhere on my body unless I have an itch I can't tolerate. Nevertheless, I freakin' love this stuff! It soaks in or dries or whatever it is lotion does almost immediately, so I have zero issues with the feel of it. You only have to use a teeny tiny bit, although you do have to do it a small area at a time and move quick because of the way it soaks in or dries or whatever it is lotion does. Okay so that covers the why I don't mind putting it on and having it on part. Now for how it works. I have a spot on my left cheek that is more wrinkled than the rest of my face because of my habit of sleeping on that side and mashing my face into the pillow. It's almost gone. And this is after less than a week. I also have some Cowardly Lion lines around my mouth and chin due partly to age and partly to having lost a lot of weight the last few years. I know it's not supposed to do anything for deep lines, but considering it doesn't cost much and I don't mind using it I figured what the hell. I honestly think it's helping a little bit with those as well. No irritation whatsoever, and it doesn't have any smell that I noticed. I repeat, I freakin' love this stuff. The only caveat I want to share is don't put drops in your eyes soon after you've put this under your eyes. No matter how well you aim to get only your eyes, it will pick up some of this lotion, and it will burn in your eyes. Only took me one mistake to get that fixed firmly in my mind.

I've been reluctant to use retinol products because I have sensitive, acne prone skin so I decided to try this first and I'm glad I did. I've been using this serum for about 2 months now and I'm not sure if it's had an anti-aging effect on my skin but I rarely find affordable products that don't irritate my skin so for me this is a winner regardless. It goes on smooth and you can layer your moisturizer and sunscreen over it, there's no pilling. I've noticed that my skin is not as irritated and red as it was before. I've also had fewer breakouts and generally healthier and clearer looking skin since I started using this. These days, I use it once a day in the morning (although it's recommended to be used at night) about 4-5 days a week because I finally bit the bullet and started using retinol at night. If you're wondering whether you can use this serum while you're also using retinol - I've had no issues using this serum in the day and retinol at night in my skincare routine for the last few weeks but I personally wouldn't layer them together because this serum contains alpha hydroxy and glycolic acid, which help exfoliate your skin, so using retinol at the same time could potentially cause some irritation I imagine. I can't think of any cons about this product and I highly recommend trying it out for yourself if you're on the fence.

Just recently heard of bakuchiol and I am excited to try it while I still have a supply of retinol and salicylic acid on hand, just in case this doesn't give the results promised. I'd like nothing more than to simplify my routine and to be able to use just one simple product in the morning and before bed. This bottle is twice the size of my usual products, but cost the same. Love the pump dispenser idea over the drippy eye dropper. They promise similar results, but I'll be the judge of that........Okay, my 10 day update: I find this stuff to smell like a roting grapefruit. It's awful and it lingers until I wash it off in the morning. For sure I can't wear it during the day and smell like that. It is mild, so great for sensitive skin. It easily absorbed into my skin and dissolves blackheads. Seems to work as well as my Retinol and salicylic acid cocktail. I'll keep using it until it's used up, and try another brand that hopefully smells more pleasent. Time for another update: I used up the bottle and have to say, this stuff works! My skin looks really good having not used retinol for eight weeks. But I still think this stuff smells bad and only used it at night due to the smell. Not planning on purchasing again, but if you find retinol to harsh and are looking for another option, this is worth a try.

I love this product! It absorbs well and does not leave a greasy or sticky feeling on your skin. It has not irritated my skin in any way. I have even used it close to my eyes without any irritation or redness. I am using this in combination with a strong retinal, as well as another product. But I have already seen some noticeable results in reduction of fine lines. And I am almost 61. It does not have any noticeable odor to it, which is a plus .I would definitely recommend this product.

I'm skeptical about the effectiveness of serums, but I'm glad I took a chance with this one. I can feel a little warmth on my skin right after applying it--not burning at all but just a hint something in the product is working. The serum is easy to spread, and the formula leaves my skin feeling moisturized. It has a slight fragrance I don't find unpleasant. I've only been using the serum for about a week, so I don't know the long-term effects yet.

I love this product! I wanted to try Bakuchiol as a retinol alternative because I'm in that pregnancy/breastfeeding cycle of my life! This serum is creamy, feels lovely going on, with absolutely no irritation! Just smooth, beautiful skin. I had questions about whether this was safe for pregnancy because there are other ingredients in it, and I had questions about how it is formulated, so I emailed customer service...all I can say is, wow!!! That was the absolute best customer service I have ever experienced. They explained everything in a clear manner AND backed it up with scientific data sheets that they included as attachments! This is not a fly by night company...they take what they're doing seriously and they're passionate about skincare. I'm so impressed. Don't waste your money buying expensive Bakuchiol cream from Sephora that has dyes in it! Buy this one instead! A cheaper, cleaner, better cream from an American company with outstanding customer service. You can't go wrong.

I bought this as a natural alternative to prescription Retin-A cream, which for a while I couldn’t get because of insurance problem. It has worked very well and the price is affordable. It works well as a mild exfoliant. This is a high quality lotion and doesn’t irritate my skin. The lotion keeps for a long time in the bottle and the pump also works well.

The lotion was delivered promptly. I’ve only used it for less than a week, so it’s true full affects are unknown at present. The lotion is light, with good coverage. Scent is pleasant. I’ve used it on my face, neck & hands with no adverse reactions.