No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

Name: No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum
Brand: Halene
SKU: HAL-01-SERUM-30ML
Price: 38.00 USD
Availability: InStock

A Retinol Alternative

$38.00 ~~$58.00~~

Retinol-like results. Without the retinol. A daily bakuchiol serum, formulated without retinoids or added fragrance.

1% bakuchiol, 4% niacinamide, 0.5% beta-glucan
Formulated without retinoids or added fragrance
Morning and night, with SPF in the morning

Lightweight
5 out of 5
Hydration
4 out of 5
Strength
3 out of 5

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

6 reasons people switch from retinol

No retinoid, so no retinoid adjustment period
Used twice a day from day one in a 12-week study
Less scaling and stinging than retinol
Well tolerated on sensitive skin, including eczema and rosacea
Bakuchiol 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
Bakuchiol matched retinol on wrinkles and pigmentation in the same 12-week study

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

three active ingredients

Everything else in the bottle is there to carry these, keep them stable, or make them feel like nothing on your skin.

Bakuchiol, 1%

Pressed from the seeds of the babchi plant.
In a 12-week study it matched retinol on the look of wrinkles and dark spots, with less scaling and stinging.

1
Niacinamide, 4%

Vitamin B3, in the form skin can use.
Included to support the skin barrier and the look of even tone.

2
Beta-glucan, 0.5%

A sugar chain from oats and yeast.
Included to hold water at the surface and keep the serum comfortable on reactive skin.

3

What the research shows

Studies of the ingredient, not of this bottle. Full citations on the Research & Evidence page.

Bakuchiol matched retinol on wrinkles in a 12-week study
It matched retinol on pigmentation in the same study
The retinol group reported more scaling and stinging
Bakuchiol regulates many of the same skin pathways as retinol
Well tolerated on sensitive skin, including eczema and rosacea
Measured skin moisture rose 16% in four weeks

Bakuchiol matched retinol on wrinkles in a 12-week study
The retinol group reported more scaling and stinging
Well tolerated on sensitive skin, including eczema and rosacea

It matched retinol on pigmentation in the same study
Bakuchiol regulates many of the same skin pathways as retinol
Measured skin moisture rose 16% in four weeks

The ingredient list, explained

Nineteen ingredients, grouped by what they do. Three are actives. The rest carry them, keep them stable, or set the texture.

The actives

Bakuchiol

1%

Pressed from babchi seeds. Matched retinol on the look of wrinkles and dark spots in a 12-week study, with less scaling and stinging.

Niacinamide

4%

Vitamin B3. Supports the skin barrier and the look of even tone.

Beta Glucan

0.5%

A sugar chain from oats and yeast. Holds water at the surface and keeps the serum comfortable on reactive skin.

Base and hydration

Water

Base

Carries everything else.

Glycerin

Humectant

Draws water into the surface of the skin.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, solvent

Helps the actives dissolve and draws water to the skin.

1,3-Propanediol

Humectant

Corn-derived. Improves glide and keeps the texture light.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

Hyaluronic acid salt. Binds water at the surface for a smoother feel.

Texture and finish

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Emulsifier

Sugar- and olive-derived. Lets bakuchiol disperse in water.

Coco Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Coconut-derived. Gives the dry, non-greasy finish.

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient

Olive-derived. Improves slip and softness.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Conditioner

Olive-derived. Softens without weight.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Thickener

Plant-derived. Gives the serum its body.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

Vitamin E. Protects the oils in the formula.

Stability and preservation

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

Keeps the serum free of microbes.

Gluconolactone

Preservative booster

Part of the preservative system.

Disodium EDTA

Chelator

Binds trace minerals so the formula stays stable.

Sodium Citrate

pH buffer

Keeps the formula stable.

Citric Acid

pH adjuster

Sets the formula's pH.

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

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.

The Routine

No. 01 Serum: softens lines and evens tone
No. 02 Eye Cream: for the thinnest skin on your face
No. 03 Overnight Cream: seals it in while you sleep

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No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

6 reasons people switch from retinol

three active ingredients

Bakuchiol, 1%

Niacinamide, 4%

Beta-glucan, 0.5%

What the research shows

The ingredient list, explained

The actives

Bakuchiol

Niacinamide

Beta Glucan

Base and hydration

Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

1,3-Propanediol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Texture and finish

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Coco Caprylate/Caprate

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Tocopherol

Stability and preservation

Sodium Benzoate

Gluconolactone

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

Research & Evidence

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?

The Routine

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