Review (5/5): Superb Bakuchiol cream
This is a lovely Bakuchiol cream. Bakuchiol is a fantastic natural alternative to retinol. It’s safe for sensitive skin and pregnant women! It’s not photosensitive (unlike retinol) so it can be used both am and pm. The packaging of this product feels simple yet luxurious. The glass jar packaging reminds me a lot of herbivore products.
This cream is lovely to use. It is a thicker heavier cream so, it does take a little longer to absorb. It’s non greasy and although it is a thick cream it does feel light weight once applied. As the cream absorbs it does give a nice radiant dewy glow to my skin tone. I can easily see how this cream would help with anti aging and fine lines with repeated daily use. I’ve been using this cream for about almost a week now and I love seeing my skin so well nourished and hydrated.
The ingredients in the cream are delightful. There is one ingredient that I always acknowledge. This cream does use a silicone ingredient polysilicone-34. I honestly don’t know much about this silicone ingredient and it might be the first product I have used that includes this particular silicone. This cream is gentle and effective even for sensitive skin but I do always acknowledge silicones in the ingredient list. In the week I have used this cream I have not noticed any close comedones, millia or any other adverse side effects from adding this cream to my skin care routines.
I love how deeply nourishing, refreshed and hydrating this cream is for my skin. Even though it takes a while to absorb when I use this cream in the mornings its still easy to apply my make up once this cream does absorb. I don’t wear foundation most days but occasionally I do wear a finishing powder to even out my skin tone if need or to help blend out my highlighter or blush. This cream doesn't sit heavy on my skin or interfere with my make up application or longevity.
I am very happy with this cream and would absolutely recommend it to those who have sensitive skin (as long as you tolerate silicone okay), or to those who prefer a retinol alternative that can still yield good results.