Bakuchiol Peptides™ — Reddit Reviews
by Medik8
Updated November 10, 2026
1.25% bakuchiol smooths skin without the purge; oil-based and pricey.
What the community says
A disclosed 1.25% bakuchiol oil serum for sensitive skin avoiding retinoids or alternating with tretinoin. Centella is in the formula, but the facial-oil texture can overwhelm oily skin and the £55 price stings.
What this means for you
Backed by 10 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Disclosed 1.25% bakuchiol concentration
- HG-level softness and smoother morning skin
- No purge or irritation on non-tret nights
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What the science says
Bakuchiol for signs of aging has not proven yet to be clearly effective, though one trial found it reduced wrinkles and dark spots about as well as retinol 1. In that trial, it also caused less scaling and stinging than retinol 1. Centella, also called cica, is not proven yet for redness, though its single direct study found it reduced redness more than a placebo after laser treatment 2. It also improved crusting and overall skin appearance in that study, but one study is too little to draw firm conclusions 2.
- Bakuchiol for anti-aging Not proven yet · 6 studies
- Centella/Cica for redness/irritation Not proven yet · 2 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 9
Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides™ ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 14 mentions across 10 threads
Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides™ on Reddit, in one place — 10 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“Have you tried bakuchiol as an alternative? It is fantastic and safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.”
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“I now continue to use it in conjunction with retinal 😊[Medik8 Bakuchiol ]”
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“It's got the science to back it up”
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“bakuchiol This is a gentle retinol-alternative serum.”
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“Great for sensitive skin, pregnant or breast feeding.”
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“One of the main ingredients I see them recommend for this very situation is bakuchiol.”
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“Another Medik8 fan here. Their bakuchiol+peptides is my HG.”
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“Never go a day without it”
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“my skin looks frickin great when I wake up.”
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“Bougie: Medik8 Bakuchiol+Peptides RRP £55”
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“Best alternative to retinoids with no purge or irritation.”
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“My skin is so soft and smooth.”
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“The Medik8 bakuchiol has been my fav to date.”
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“All I can say is the texture is nice and it doesn't break me out.”
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“It's the copy that sold me cos it says it used the full 5% of bakuchiol instead of the watered down version of it like other brands.”
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“Other stuff:”
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“- medik8 Bakuchiol”
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“Things I have and forget to use consistently (good intentions…)”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Skin1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
Better for Redness / Irritation
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