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Good Molecules Bakuchiol Oil Blend for Oily Skin Versus Isntree Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum

Oil
Serum
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on December 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 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, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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Benefits

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum

Ingredients Explained

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient

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

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When to use

89 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
84% use every day
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156 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
54% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Isntree Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum 42 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1)
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Shane Jordan

7 months ago
Review

6 Month Update: I liked the feel of this product on my skin. I don’t reach for it as much because I feel like Taz has taken over in the ACTIVES category. It definitely gets a thumbs up from me and I did use the entire bottle.

While I really like this serum, the size is a major turn-off, and here’s why.

At almost 20.00 USD for just over half an ounce, it feels like a cheapskate move not Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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Chien Yun Ang

6 days ago
Review

My skin liked it in the beginning. But after a few uses, my acne always worsened a little after applying this. It doesn't sting or burn. It just further irritated my skin

#broke me out
#absorbs well
#light scent