Bakuchiol Plumping Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Eqqualberry
Updated September 30, 2026
Bakuchiol serum with retinol-like results and serious hydration; smells off.
What the community says
A bakuchiol treatment with niacinamide, ceramide NP, squalane, and a pile of hyaluronic acid forms. It suits dry, dehydrated skin that wants retinol-adjacent results without the usual sting. The catch is the fragrance oils and the smell.
What this means for you
What people love
- Retinol-like results without the retinoid drama
- Ridiculous hydration from humectants and ceramides
- Gentle enough for reactive skin
Watch out for
- Lavender, bergamot, and sage oils make the smell a dealbreaker
- Bakuchiol itself gets side-eye if you want true anti-aging punch
- Hydration comes fast, so you burn through the bottle
Product details
Skin type data limited
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 3 threads
Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Plumping Serum on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/AsianBeauty, summarized.
“EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum: A good option if you don’t want to use retinol.”
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“this serum actually worked.”
Positive
“The smell isn’t great, but it’s gentle, hydrating, and gave me retinol-like results without irritation.”
Positive
“Eqqualberry | Bakuchiol Plumping Serum”
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“This is the most hydrating serum I have used.”
Positive
“the hydration is so good. So good that I am still dreaming about it!”
Positive
“Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Serum (this is what I'm looking to change)”
Positive
“I'm almost finished my current serum”
Positive
“Nothing I have used helps with my milia.”
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