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    Swiitch Beauty · Serum

    Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum

    7.3/ 10
    Serum product photography — Amber glass serum bottle with dropper
    Representative serum photography, not the exact product. Photo by Ela De Pure on Unsplash.

    A sensible retinol alternative for pregnancy-safe or retinoid-sensitive routines — bakuchiol's evidence base is thinner than retinol's, but it's a genuinely useful gentler option.

    Efficacy6.5
    Value for money7.5
    Texture7.5
    SA climate fit7.5
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