Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Retinol Complex Serum
Naturium
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WHAT IS IT?
Retinol Complex Serum with three types of retinol
FEATURES
Photostable, synergistic blend of encapsulated retinol, natural bio-retinol and bakuchiol
BEST FOR
combination
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, paraben, sulfate, silicon
Who Is It For?
Adults Seeking Anti-aging BenefitsWhat Does It Help With?
Fine Lines Wrinkles Elasticity Uneven Tone Skin RadianceBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Naturium Says
Product Description:
Our advanced retinol serum is formulated with a photostable, synergistic blend of encapsulated retinol, a natural bio-retinol and bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative, that helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, elasticity, and uneven tone, leaving skin more radiant and healthier-looking.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Propanediol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Fruit Water, Retinol, Glycerin, Bakuchiol, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Ferulate
Key Ingredients
encapsulated retinol, natural bio-retinol, 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