
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Night Cream with 2 main active ingredients
FEATURES
Rejuvenating night cream, Enriched with kakadu plum and bakuchiol extracts, Provides intense hydration and nourishment, Restores firmness and elasticity, Suitable for all skin types, Clinically tested, Free from parabens, mineral oils, silicones and cruelty-free
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CHECKS
Does not contain parabens, mineral oils, silicones, chemicals, and toxins
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dullness Fine Lines Wrinkles Dark Spots Acne Loss Of Elasticity DrynessBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Lotus Herbals Says
Product Description:
Lotus Professional Retimen Plant Retinol + Vitamin-C Brightening Boost Night Cream with natural vitamin C derived from kakadu plum and bakuchiol extracts (plant retinol) helps charge your skin to let you take on your day with confidence. It locks moisture into your skin to let you wake up with fresh skin that glows from within. It also quenches your skin with hydration enhancing the appearance of your skin and giving it a radiant boost. It is a gentle formulation free from harmful chemicals like parabens, mineral oils, silicones, and other toxins.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
kakadu-plum,bakuchiol
Key Ingredients
kakadu plum,bakuchiol
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