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When it comes to skincare ingredients, bakuchiol is one to have on your radar. Pronounced buh-koo-chee-all, the plant-based ingredient derived from the psoralea corylifolia plant is touted as a natural and gentler alternative to retinol.

A powerful antioxidant, bakuchiol is a multitasker that works to protect skin from environmental stressors and free radicals, reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and discolouration, and even has a soothing effect making it ideal for those with more sensitive skin.

Intrigued? Here’s a roundup of five bakuchiol-infused skincare products you can consider adding to your skincare routine.

01 – Bybi Beauty Bakuchiol Booster, SGD23 for 15 ml
Like a supplement for your skincare, this night-time booster face serum is here to stimulate collagen production and improve the texture of skin, without any irritation.

Use alone in any step after cleansing or mix two to three drops of this natural oil blend that’s brimming with squalene and bakuchiol into your serums, moisturisers or masks. BYBI

02 – Handmade Heroes The Ultimate Bakuchiol Booster Oil, SGD49.90 for 30 ml
This smooth operator from the homegrown beauty brand is here to boost skin-cell turnover for healthy, glowing skin. Featuring a stellar combination of bakuchiol, botanicals and squalene, this booter oil does a whole lot to stimulate collagen production, firm and plump, reduce pigmentation, smooth lines and even help with acne scarring. HANDMADE HEROES

03 – Ole Henriksen Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Crème, SGD77 for 18 ml
Thanks to its powerhouse cocktail of bakuchiol, orchid stem cell, plant proteins and peptides, this purple concoction instantly blurs the look of lines around the eyes, firms and reduces the look of dark circles.

The dual-action formula, with swirls in different tones, keeps actives separate. When you pump it out, the formula mixes together to activate and offers a lightweight gel cream texture that refreshes puffy-looking eyes. OLE HENRIKSEN

04 – Philosophy Nature In A Jar Reset Serum With Bakuchiol, SGD82 for 30 ml
Recommended for dry skin, this serum is infused with a youth reset complex of bakuchiol and olive leaf extract to boost collagen synthesis, energise skin and recharge cells.

Best served shaken and stirred, the serum is designed to be used twice daily on clean skin to improve the look of wrinkles and smoothness. PHILOSOPHY

05 – Purposeful Skincare By Allies (PSA) Liquid Clarity BHA Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster, SGD45 for 15 ml
A complete first aid kit for skin recovery, this silky serum is brimming with bakuchiol, BHA and zinc to brighten, soothe and provide TLC when it comes to battling blemishes.

Besides keeping skin nourished, the multitasking booster reduces the appearance of pores, post-acne scars and dark spots, and can even be used to preempt a spot coming on. For all skin types, especially breakout-prone and dull skin with excess discolouration. ALLIES OF SKIN

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