Bakuchiol

What is Bakuchiol?

A plant-derived ingredient marketed as a gentler alternative to retinol for smoothing and tone claims. It is not a retinoid and cannot legally be described as one, but it is widely used where a retinol-style claim is wanted without retinol's regulatory limits and irritation profile.

At a glance

Category

Ingredients

Also known as

바쿠치올

Korean term

바쿠치올

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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