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CLINICAL 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Face Serum
$65.00
Paula’s Choice Clinical blend stacks a measured retinol dose with bakuchiol and peptides in a silky treatment texture. It’s the upgrade when drugstore bottles feel too basic.
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Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Olay, The Inkey List, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary, and Good Molecules) — best for, key actives, type, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
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| Best for | Paula’s Choice Clinical blend stacks a measured retino… | CeraVe’s resurfacing serum pairs encapsulated retinol… | Olay’s Retinol24 night serum leans hydrating, with a c… | The Inkey List keeps the formula simple and the price… | La Roche-Posay’s pure retinol serum is aimed at reacti… | The Ordinary’s granactive retinoid emulsion is a popul… | Good Molecules delivers a night retinol serum at a fri… |
| Key actives | Retinol · Bakuchiol · Peptides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Ceramides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Peptides | Retinol · Glycerin | Retinol · Niacinamide · Glycerin | Granactive Retinoid · Squalane | Retinol · Peptides |
| Type | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects a comprehensive analysis of ingredient profiles, concentration levels, and formulation standards. It is an objective technical evaluation of the product's composition, separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Clinical · Bakuchiol support · Premium | Beginner-friendly · Fragrance-free · Drugstore | Hydrating · Night serum · Widely available | Budget · Minimalist · Light texture | Sensitive-friendly · Pharmacy · Lightweight | Affordable · Emulsion · Mild retinoid | Value · Overnight · Simple INCI |
| $ / size | $65.00 | $16.49 | $21.17 | $15.00 | $44.99 | $12.10 | $7.97 |
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FAQ
Who is CLINICAL 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Face Serum best for?
Paula’s Choice Clinical blend stacks a measured retinol dose with bakuchiol and peptides in a silky treatment texture. It’s the upgrade when drugstore bottles feel too basic.
How did Edyt score this retinol serum?
Edyt rates CLINICAL 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Face Serum 4.6 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks CLINICAL 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Face Serum against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Olay, The Inkey List, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary, and Good Molecules. For more from the same brand, see More from Paula's Choice below.
Where can I buy it?
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