HALENE No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum in a frosted amber glass dropper bottle

No. 01 — Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

$42.00
$42.00
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HALENE No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum in a frosted amber glass dropper bottle
  • HALENE No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum in a frosted amber glass dropper bottle
  • HALENE No. 01 Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum in frosted amber glass on natural linen beside a ceramic dish
  • HALENE No. 01 Bakuchiol serum on natural linen with a ceramic dish and walnut block
  • HALENE No. 01 serum beside a dried botanical sprig and a pale stone
  • HALENE No. 01 serum texture, glossy amber droplets on a stone tile
No. 01 — Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

No. 01 — Bakuchiol + Beta-Glucan Serum

$42.00
$42.00

Retinol-like care. Without retinol. A daily bakuchiol serum for a retinoid-free routine direction.

Built around bakuchiol, beta-glucan, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. The formula story is guided by key-ingredient research, not by a finished-product clinical study.

What is inside

  • 1% bakuchiol - a studied retinoid-free active.
  • 4% niacinamide - chosen for barrier-supportive skincare routines and uneven-looking tone.
  • Beta-glucan - chosen for moisture and comfort.
  • Hyaluronic acid - chosen to help bind water to the skin.

Published ingredient research compared bakuchiol 0.5% cream with retinol 0.5% cream over 12 weeks. HALENE uses that study as ingredient context; individual experience varies. Read ingredient evidence.

How to use
Apply a few drops to clean skin before moisturizer. Wear SPF in the morning.

Made without
Retinoids, fragrance, drying alcohols, parabens, sulfates, phenoxyethanol.

Size
30ml / 1 fl oz. Frosted amber glass dropper.

What's Inside?

  • 1% bakuchiol — the dose used in the clinical study.
  • 4% niacinamide — supports the barrier and helps with the look of uneven tone.
  • Beta-glucan — draws in moisture and helps calm the skin.
  • Hyaluronic acid — pulls water into the skin.

Only what your skin needs. Nothing it doesn't.

Natural ingredients

Built around bakuchiol — a plant-derived active that works like retinol, only gentler. Around it sit skin-loving ingredients chosen on purpose: beta-glucan and niacinamide for the barrier, hyaluronic acid for hydration. No retinoids, no fillers, nothing added just for show.
Tested for safety

Every formula is patch-tested for irritation and tolerance, and put through stability and microbial testing before it ever ships. And every batch of bakuchiol is verified at 99%+ purity with a certificate of analysis — so what reaches your skin is exactly what should be there, and nothing that shouldn't.
Fragrance free

No added fragrance and no essential oils — the two things sensitive skin tends to react to most. Just a clean, low-irritation formula made to be tolerated day after day, even on reactive skin.

The Science

Bakuchiol isn't a wellness trend — it's one of the most-researched gentle anti-aging actives available. In a landmark 12-week study, it went head-to-head with retinol and delivered comparable results on the look of wrinkles and dark spots, while causing noticeably less flaking and stinging. We built HALENE around that evidence — so you don't have to choose between results and comfort.

12 Weeks
head-to-head with retinol
Comparable
results on the look of wrinkles + tone
Less Irritation
than retinol in the same study

Based on published research on bakuchiol as an ingredient. Individual results vary.

Frequently asked questions

Is bakuchiol the same as retinol?

No. Bakuchiol is a plant-derived active — not a retinoid — that behaves a lot like retinol on the skin, smoothing the look of fine lines and evening tone, but without the redness and flaking.
Does it actually work as well as retinol?

The research is strong. In a 12-week study, bakuchiol matched retinol on the look of wrinkles and dark spots — with noticeably less irritation. It's one of the most-studied gentle alternatives out there.
Is it gentle enough for sensitive skin?

That's exactly who it's for. It's fragrance-free, free of essential oils, and built with barrier-supporting ingredients like beta-glucan. Every formula is also patch-tested for tolerance.
Can I use this during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Bakuchiol is often chosen by people avoiding retinol, but it hasn't been formally studied in pregnancy, so we don't make pregnancy-safe claims. If you're pregnant or nursing, please check with your doctor first.
How soon will I see results?

Bakuchiol is a slow-and-steady active. With consistent daily use, many people notice smoother, calmer-looking skin over several weeks — patience pays off here.

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