
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Gel-cream moisturizer
FEATURES
Smooths wrinkles, visibly firms skin, minimizes large pores and uneven texture, no visible irritation
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Does not contain parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate
Who Is It For?
Adults Both Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Signs Of Aging Large Pores Uneven TextureBudget
PremiumHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Eminence Organic Skin Care Says
Product Description:
Restore skin's natural hydration with this gel-cream moisturizer, formulated with the unique combination of retinol alternative bakuchiol and niacinamide. This pairing smooths wrinkles while visibly firming skin, minimizing large pores and uneven texture, with no visible irritation.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf JuiceHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon (Lemon) Peel ExtractRubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit ExtractLycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract and Plant-Derived Lecithin]Vegetable Glycerin Caprylyl Caprylate/CaprateAQUA Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Undecane Tridecane Panthenol (Provitamin B5) Bakuchiol Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit ExtractVaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit ExtractGarcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa (Tara Tree) GumCaesalpinia Spinosa (Tara Tree) GumCetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Glucoside Carbomer Benzyl Alcohol Dehydroacetic Acid Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Glucoside Algin Stearic Acid Glyceryl Stearate Cetyl Palmitate Coco-GlyceridesGuaiazuleneIron Oxide 1,2-Hexanediol Heptyl GlucosideCaprylyl Glycol Tropolone Corn-Derived PropanediolTocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Caramel Natural FragranceBiocomplex2โข [Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon (Lemon) JuiceMalpighia Glabra (Barbados Cherry) Fruit ExtractEmblica Officinalis (Indian Gooseberry) Fruit ExtractAdansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit ExtractMyrciaria Dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) WaterLycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit ExtractHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Plant-Derived MaltodextrinVegetable Glycerin Thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid) and Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)
Key Ingredients
Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Ingredients Details
Bakuchiol
Common Name(s): Bakuchiol,(s)-bakuchiol
CAS Number: 10309-37-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides retinol-equivalent anti-aging gene expression from a natural plant compound without retinol's limitations.
Why It's Used: The natural retinol alternative โ the first plant compound with rct evidence for equivalent anti-aging results to retinol with better safety and photostability.
How It Works: Bakuchiol activates rar beta and retinoid x receptors via allosteric binding mechanism. upregulates type i, iii, and iv collagen synthesis genes. downregulates mmp-1 and mmp-9. antioxidant via phenol radical scavenging. photostable โ stable to uv exposure unlike retinol.
Typically Found In: Natural anti-aging serums,pregnancy-safe retinol alternative,photostable anti-aging
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ natural retinol alternative
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from psoralea corylifolia seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The dhaliwal et al. (2019, british journal of dermatology) split-face rct directly compared 0.5% bakuchiol vs 0.5% retinol twice daily for 12 weeks โ both groups showed equivalent reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, but bakuchiol showed significantly less scaling, stinging, and burning. this is the strongest evidence that bakuchiol provides retinol-equivalent anti-aging with better tolerability.
Last Verified: Cosing database,dhaliwal et al. bakuchiol vs retinol rct
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12