Bambu Earth Bakuchiol Brightening Serum Versus Platinum Skincare Essential FX Bakuchiol
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Bambu Earth Bakuchiol Brightening Serum 13 ingredients
Platinum Skincare Essential FX Bakuchiol 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bambu Earth Bakuchiol Brightening Serum 13 ingredients
Platinum Skincare Essential FX Bakuchiol 10 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolHippophae Rhamnoides Oil also known as seabuckthorn oil. This oil is usually extracted from the fruit pulp or seeds.
Seabuckthorn is rich in phytosterols, carotenoids, Vitamins A, C, and E. This gives it strong antioxidant properties that can help soothe and protect your skin from oxidative damage.
This oil is rich in fatty acids, including: two types of linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%). Note these numbers are averages, and different parts of the plant will vary.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Overall, seabuckthorn oil is great for nourishing, hydrating, and soothing skin. While it shows UV protecting properties, it should not replace sunscreen.
Due to the rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Seabuckthorn berries are little orange fruits. This plant is native to Asia.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the raspberry fruit. Raspberries are native to northern Europe and Asia.
Raspberry seed oil is an emollient with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in fatty acids, tocopherols, flavonoids, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
As an emollient, raspberry seed oil helps hydrate your skin. Emollients prevent moisture from evaporating by creating a film on top.
Learn more about Rubus Idaeus Seed OilIngredient Ratings
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