Benton Bakuchiol Serum — Efficacy 3.7/5.0, Safety 3.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Benton Bakuchiol Serum
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Benton Bakuchiol Serum

SerumAnti-Aging
Efficacy
Basic
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid formula, but the fragrance oils keep it from being a truly clean retinoid alternative. The efficacy score is driven by bakuchiol listed in the top half of the formula, plus glycerin, niacinamide, and allantoin supporting hydration, tone, and comfort; however, bakuchiol’s real-world results are generally more modest than retinoids, and the formula is diluted by multiple botanical/fragrance components that add irritation risk without improving performance.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinNiacinamideAllantoinAdenosineTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Bakuchiol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit ExtractRibes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Artemisia Vulgaris OilCitrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua (Water)
solvent
Glycerin
humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
emollient
Bakuchiol
retinol-like active
Niacinamide
barrier-supporting brightener
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent and preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
light emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
fatty alcohol thickener
Cetearyl Olivate
emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
emulsifier
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
botanical extract
Carbomer
gelling agent
Arginine
pH adjuster
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
botanical oil
Xanthan Gum
thickener
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Allantoin
soothing agent
Adenosine
anti-aging support
Tocopherol
antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
fragrance oil
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
fragrance oil
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract
botanical extract
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

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

Frequently Asked

Is Benton Bakuchiol Serum worth it?

Benton Bakuchiol Serum scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid formula, but the fragrance oils keep it from being a truly clean retinoid alternative. The efficacy score is driven by bakuchiol listed in the top half of the formula, plus glycerin, niacinamide, and allantoin supp

What are the key active ingredients in Benton Bakuchiol Serum?

Benton Bakuchiol Serum contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Benton Bakuchiol Serum contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Benton Bakuchiol Serum as potential irritants: Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil.

How is Benton Bakuchiol Serum scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-09-08. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.