Bakuchiol skincare

Retinol-like results. Without the retinol.

A daily bakuchiol serum formulated without retinoids, for people who quit retinol or could never get started.

Shop No. 01 Read the research

Fragrance-free. Retinoid-free.

The routine

A three-step bakuchiol routine for people who want a retinoid-free alternative.

Retinol-like results. Without the retinol. A daily bakuchiol serum formulated without retinoids or added fragrance. Built around three actives: 1%...

The eye-area step, without retinoids. A bakuchiol eye cream for the thin skin around the eyes. Built around bakuchiol, peptides,...

The overnight step, without retinoids. A bakuchiol cream for the last step of the HALENE routine. Built around bakuchiol, ceramides,...

Fragrance-free
Retinoid-free
Paraben-free
Cruelty-free

Research & Evidence

Bakuchiol and retinol both significantly reduced wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation, with no significant difference between them. The retinol group reported more scaling and stinging.

Dhaliwal et al., British Journal of Dermatology, 2019.
Despite no structural resemblance to retinoids, bakuchiol regulates many of the same skin pathways and upregulates collagen types I, III and IV.

Chaudhuri and Bojanowski, International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
In 60 women with sensitive skin, including eczema, rosacea and cosmetic intolerance, a bakuchiol moisturizer was well tolerated and increased measured skin moisture by 16%.

Draelos et al., Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2020

6 reasons people switch from retinol

No retinoid, so no retinoid adjustment period
Used twice a day from day one in the 12-week study
Less scaling and stinging than retinol in the head-to-head
Well tolerated on sensitive skin, including eczema and rosacea
Matched retinol on wrinkles and pigmentation in the same 12-week study
Formulated without retinoids or added fragrance

No retinoid, so no retinoid adjustment period
Less scaling and stinging than retinol in the head-to-head
Matched retinol on wrinkles and pigmentation in the same 12-week study

Used twice a day from day one in the 12-week study
Well tolerated on sensitive skin, including eczema and rosacea
Formulated without retinoids or added fragrance

Before you switch

The things people ask us most about bakuchiol and The Routine.

Bakuchiol is a skincare ingredient derived from the babchi plant. It is often used as a retinoid-free alternative for people who want visible skincare support without using traditional retinol.
Bakuchiol is not retinol and is not a retinoid. Published research has compared bakuchiol with retinol in the context of visible signs of aging and tolerance. HALENE uses that ingredient research as context, not as finished-product clinical proof.
Yes. HALENE products are formulated without added fragrance and without retinoids. If your skin is reactive, introduce one product at a time and patch test first.
No. No. 01 is a lightweight, water-based serum that absorbs fully. Give it 30 seconds to sink in before your next layer.
No. 01 Serum and No. 02 Eye Cream morning and night, on clean skin. No. 03 Overnight Cream last thing at night. Wear SPF in the morning.
Visible skincare changes take time. The bakuchiol and retinol comparison study measured results at 12 weeks, so plan on using HALENE every day for at least that long.

Bakuchiol is a skincare ingredient derived from the babchi plant. It is often used as a retinoid-free alternative for people who want visible skincare support without using traditional retinol.
Yes. HALENE products are formulated without added fragrance and without retinoids. If your skin is reactive, introduce one product at a time and patch test first.
No. 01 Serum and No. 02 Eye Cream morning and night, on clean skin. No. 03 Overnight Cream last thing at night. Wear SPF in the morning.

Bakuchiol is not retinol and is not a retinoid. Published research has compared bakuchiol with retinol in the context of visible signs of aging and tolerance. HALENE uses that ingredient research as context, not as finished-product clinical proof.
No. No. 01 is a lightweight, water-based serum that absorbs fully. Give it 30 seconds to sink in before your next layer.
Visible skincare changes take time. The bakuchiol and retinol comparison study measured results at 12 weeks, so plan on using HALENE every day for at least that long.

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Retinol-like results. Without the retinol.

The routine

No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

No. 02 Bakuchiol + Peptide Eye Cream

No. 03 Bakuchiol Overnight Cream

Fragrance-free

Retinoid-free

Paraben-free

Cruelty-free

Research & Evidence

6 reasons people switch from retinol

Before you switch

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Retinol-like results. Without the retinol.

The routine

No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

No. 02 Bakuchiol + Peptide Eye Cream

No. 03 Bakuchiol Overnight Cream

Fragrance-free

Retinoid-free

Paraben-free

Cruelty-free

Research & Evidence

6 reasons people switch from retinol

Before you switch

What is bakuchiol?

How is bakuchiol different from retinol?

Is HALENE fragrance-free and retinoid-free?

Will No. 01 pill under sunscreen or makeup?

How should I apply the routine?

How long until I see results?

What is bakuchiol?

Is HALENE fragrance-free and retinoid-free?

How should I apply the routine?

How is bakuchiol different from retinol?

Will No. 01 pill under sunscreen or makeup?

How long until I see results?

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