Key ingredients
4.5/5
A clinical serum with 0.3% retinol, 2% bakuchiol, and peptides. A measured retinol, not a cream moisturizer.
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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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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
For fine lines when a basic retinol feels thin. Skip it if you are new to retinol and want a cream buffer.
Formula standards
4.6/5
A silky serum, a few nights a week at first, and wear sunscreen every morning. It can flake.
The verdict
A solid retinol-bakuchiol serum, and one bottle is enough. It will not outrun a prescription.
Compare against similar products
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.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | 0.3 percent retinol serum | CeraVe’s resurfacing serum pairs | Olay’s Retinol24 night serum leans | Budget retinol serum | Sensitive-friendly retinol serum | Affordable retinol serum | Value retinol serum |
| 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 ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 · retinol bakuchiol serum | 4.6 · beginner-friendly retinol | 4.5 · hydrating retinol serum | 4.4 · budget retinol serum | 4.5 · sensitive-friendly retinol | 4.3 · affordable retinol serum | 4.4 · value retinol serum |
| 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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