Retinol vs bakuchiol LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE
The trajectory of a skincare ingredient supremo goes a little like this:
it crops up in the formulas of a few niche products, then skincare experts and dermatologists start singing its praises and preliminary scientific research checks it out. Hype begins to spread via beauty editors, then the R&D departments of mainstream brands catch on. Consumers lap up the claims and share their successful firsthand results – all of which combine to create a bona fide game changer.
What follows? A slew of ‘natural’ versions, claiming to deliver the same results, if not better.
