Bakuchiol Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Benton
Updated November 10, 2026
2.5% bakuchiol absorbs fast for gentle fine-line care; can trigger dry eyes.
What the community says
A watery bakuchiol serum that layers under moisturizer and disappears without residue. Redditors use it for gentler fine-line care across face, neck, and chest. The catch is dry eye, so keep it off eyelids.
What this means for you
What people love
- 2.5% bakuchiol; watery, residue-free finish
- Layers cleanly under moisturizer and other products
- Niacinamide and adenosine discussed for pigmentation and fine lines
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Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
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What the science says
The evidence for bakuchiol on signs of aging is not proven yet, since the six studies give no clear answer 1. One clinical trial found it reduced wrinkles and dark spots about as well as retinol, with less scaling and stinging 1. Niacinamide has some evidence for firmer, more elastic skin and better water retention in aging skin 2. For dark spots, niacinamide has some evidence of fading them more than a moisturizer without it 3.
- Bakuchiol for anti-aging Not proven yet · 6 studies
- Niacinamide for anti-aging Some evidence · 8 studies
- Niacinamide for hyperpigmentation Some evidence · 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 23
Benton Bakuchiol Serum ingredients
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 4 threads
Benton Bakuchiol Serum on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, summarized.
“Moisturiser - 1 Pump CeraVe Moisturising lotion mixed with 1 pump Benton Bakuchiol Serum, applied to face, neck, chest.”
Positive
“the bakuchiol I mix with moisturiser and apply around my eye including under my brow but not on top of my eye.”
Positive
“The Bakuchiol is a smart move.”
Positive
“Moisturiser - 1 Pump CeraVe Moisturising lotion mixed with 1 pump Benton Bakuchiol Serum, applied to face, neck, chest.”
Positive
“bakuchiol was gentle on my skin but gave me dry eye.”
Positive
“I do apply it (with moisturiser) on my eye area under my brows but never directly on my eyelid.”
Positive
“I use Benton bakuchoil 2% serum, and Mad Hippie eye cream and their wrinkle relaxing eye treatment.”
Positive
“I love Benton bakuchiol serum.”
Positive
“2.5% bakuchiol (retinol alternative), very watery and absorbs fast without any residue so I can add other things over it.”
Positive
“Also has niacinamide and adenosine for hyperpigmentation, oil production reduction, soothing, and fine lines.”
Positive
