Research shows that bakuchiol and retinol work even better together. Plant-derived bakuchiol is one of a few ingredients that can stabilize retinol, allowing it to work more effectively and for longer, even at a lower concentration. The addition of peptides helps to stimulate and strengthen skin to visibly combat sagging.

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Moderate-strength retinol and a 2% strength of plant-derived bakuchiol work with firming peptides to deliver multi-level repair and rejuvenation. It quickly targets fine lines, deep wrinkles, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores and rough texture for youthful-looking skin.

Limit initial use to three times per week; gradually increase frequency to every evening as tolerated. Apply 1-2 pumps over face and neck, avoiding contact with eyes, eyelids and lips. Follow with moisturizer. During the day, finish with a sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

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Key Ingredients
Bakuchiol, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (vitamin C), ceramide NG, Sodium hyaluronate

Product Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Dimethicone (hydration/skin-softening), Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Isononyl Isononanoate (emollient), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), Bakuchiol (skin-restoring/antioxidant), Arachidyl Alcohol (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Glyceryl Polymethacrylate (film-forming agent), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (texture enhancer), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides (emollient), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Retinol (vitamin A/skin-restoring), Ceramide NG (skin-replenishing), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (skin-restoring), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (skin-soothing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (skin-replenishing), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (skin-softening), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tribehenin (emollient), Caprylyl Glycol (skin-softening), Dipeptide-2 (skin-restoring), Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract (antioxidant), PEG-10 Phytosterol (fatty acid-based emollient), PEG-8 (texture enhancer), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (texture enhancer), Arachidyl Glucoside (texture enhancer), Chrysin (skin-softening), Pentylene Glycol (slip agent), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Steareth-20 (emulsifier), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (texture enhancer), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient), Coco-Glucoside (surfactant), Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone (antioxidant), N-Hydroxysuccinimide (skin-softening), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).