Bakuchiol 1% + Squalane
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A plant-based alternative to retinol. Smooths fine lines and evens tone with much less irritation, making it safer for sensitive skin.
Good for: Anti-aging
A rich, fast-absorbing oil for very dry or mature skin. Well-tolerated on sensitive complexions in safety testing, with mild antioxidant activity from its polyphenols. Evidence on topical benefits is still early-stage.
Good for: Barrier repair, Antioxidant
A lightweight oil that mimics what your skin already makes. Softens and seals in hydration without feeling greasy.
Good for: Barrier repair, Hydrating
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A plant-based alternative to retinol. Smooths fine lines and evens tone with much less irritation, making it safer for sensitive skin.
Fanning N et al., Human Clinical Trials Using Topical Bakuchiol Formulations for the Treatment of Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2024;23(4):239-243 — bakuchiol trials suggest efficacy but are methodologically limited (mostly uncontrolled, combination formulations)
Hu L et al., Effect and Mechanism of Tricholoma matsutake Extract Combined with Bakuchiol and Ergothioneine on UVB-Induced Skin Aging, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2024
Puyana C et al., Applications of Bakuchiol in Dermatology: Systematic Review of the Literature, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022
A rich, fast-absorbing oil for very dry or mature skin. Well-tolerated on sensitive complexions in safety testing, with mild antioxidant activity from its polyphenols. Evidence on topical benefits is still early-stage.
Efficacy Evaluation of N-Acyl-Phytosphingosine Prepared from Marula Oil Derived Fatty Acids in Skin Barrier Repair, Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2026 — 28-day clinical trial (n=32) of 0.05% marula-oil-derived ceramide cream showed reduced TEWL and redness, increased skin thickness and density; outperformed standard C18-ceramide on anti-inflammatory activity
Poljšak N et al., Vegetable Butters and Oils as Therapeutically and Cosmetically Active Ingredients for Dermal Use: A Review of Clinical Studies, Frontiers in Pharmacology 2022;13:868461 — review of clinical dermal studies covering marula (Sclerocarya birrea) among 17 oils
Shoko T et al. (South Africa, Univ. Pretoria), Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2018;18(1):54
A lightweight oil that mimics what your skin already makes. Softens and seals in hydration without feeling greasy.
Wolosik K et al., Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast, Molecules 2025;30(9):1964 — low-dose squalane (0.005-0.015%) restored collagen biosynthesis and wound healing in UVA-exposed human dermal fibroblasts
Morgan AB et al., Explicating the multifunctional roles of tocotrienol and squalene in promoting skin health, Skin Health and Disease 2024;4(5):e448 — squalene/squalane promotes skin health via antioxidant, hydrating, emollient, anti-inflammatory mechanisms
Fiume M et al., Safety Assessment of Squalane and Squalene as Used in Cosmetics, International Journal of Toxicology 2023;42(3_suppl):107S-109S — CIR expert-panel assessment concluding squalane is safe as a cosmetic ingredient
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
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