
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Serum with multiple active ingredients
FEATURES
Anti-aging, brightening, scar reduction, moisturizing, hydrating, contains natural retinol alternative Bakuchiol, Rosehip Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Pro Vitamin B5
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
No synthetic retinol, no harsh chemicals mentioned
Who Is It For?
All Genders Generally Skin Concerns Related To Aging And SensitivityWhat Does It Help With?
Wrinkles Fine Lines Scars Uneven Skin Tone Dryness HydrationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Keya Seth Aromatherapy Says
Product Description:
A powerful blend of Rosehip Oil, Bakuchiol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Pro Vitamin B5 targets aging signs. Rosehip Oil diminishes wrinkles and reduces scars, while Bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, aids in skin healing. Hyaluronic Acid deeply hydrates, and Pro Vitamin B5 enhances skin elasticity, promoting a radiant, youthful glow. Benefits include anti-aging by minimizing wrinkles and fine lines, boosting collagen, brightening skin, reducing scars and wounds, moisturizing and hydrating skin.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
rosehip-seed-oil, phyto-retinoid, hyaluronic-acid, carotenoids, linoleic-acid, a-linolenic-acid, oleic-acid, tocopherols, bakuchiol, psoralens, isopsoralen, phenolic-compounds, meroterpene-phenol, pro-vitamin-b5, wheatgerm-oil, almond-oil
Key Ingredients
Rosehip Oil, Bakuchiol, Hyaluronic Acid, Pro Vitamin B5, Wheatgerm Oil, Almond Oil
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
Carotenoids
Common Name(s): Carotenoids,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from carotenoids.
Why It's Used: Carotenoids delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: carotenoids. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
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: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
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
Carotenoids provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,carotenoids technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12