Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum versus MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion .
Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on January 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Serum
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Ingredient Info
Sephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum 17 ingredients
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Oil
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Oil
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum 17 ingredients
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum 17 ingredients
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion 37 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bakuchiol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glyceryl Caprylate • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Water • Squalane • Glycerin • Propanediol • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Bakuchiol • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Adansonia Digitata Oil • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Parfum • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 BakuchiolSephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Sephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum 17 ingredients
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion 37 ingredients
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Sephora Collection Targeted Anti-Aging Bakuchiol Serum 17 ingredients
MONAT Botanic Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Lotion 37 ingredients
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