Key ingredients
4.6/5
Retinol + bakuchiol is the main active in this bakuchiol serum.
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Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Serum
$52.00
Paula’s Choice Clinical retinol + bakuchiol. Stronger lane when pure bakuchiol alone feels too gentle.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This bakuchiol serum is a 0.3% retinol.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula is a 0.3% retinol.
The verdict
Paula’s Choice Clinical retinol + bakuchiol.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (HERBIVORE, Naturium, Typology, Versed, Pacifica, and Beauty by Earth) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retinol plus bakuchiol nights | Clean bakuchiol treatment | Drugstore retinol bakuchiol | Labeled 1% bakuchiol nights | Gentle beginner nights | Clean drugstore treatment | Bakuchiol-only plant serum |
| Key actives | Retinol + bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Retinol + bakuchiol | Bakuchiol 1% | Encapsulated retinol + bakuchiol | Retinoid + bakuchiol | Bakuchiol |
| Texture | Serum | Serum | Serum | Night serum | Serum | Serum | Serum |
| Skin fit | Experienced retinoid users | Normal to dry | Normal skin | Combination skin | Sensitive-leaning | Normal skin | Normal to dry |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Notes | 0.3% retinol · 2% bakuchiol | Dual · Clean | Encapsulated retinol · Bakuchiol | 1% bakuchiol · Night | Press Restart · Gentle | Clean Shot · Bakuchiol | Plant · Retinol alternative |
| $ / size | $52.00 | $68.00 | $14.69 | $68.45 | $19.99 | $19.17 | $29.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Serum best for?
Paula’s Choice Clinical retinol + bakuchiol. Stronger lane when pure bakuchiol alone feels too gentle.
How did Edyt Beauty score this bakuchiol serum?
Edyt Beauty rates Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Serum 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Serum against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from HERBIVORE, Naturium, Typology, Versed, Pacifica, and Beauty by Earth. For more from the same brand, see More from Paula's Choice below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Serum with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Bakuchiol Serums.
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