5 bakuchiol serums and creams that exfoliate and even skin, and are less irritating than retinol

Don't be scared by the purple color, this serum goes on pretty clear and feels almost like jelly.

In addition to bakuchiol, the formula contains polyhydroxy acids that help exfoliate and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tremella mushrooms to help hydrate skin and retain water (similar to hyaluronic acid), and blueberry for a boost of antioxidants.

It bears a "Clean at Sephora" seal so it's made without potentially irritating ingredients like parabens, synthetic fragrances, or mineral oils.

Biossance harnesses the power of squalane, which mimics the skin's natural oils and helps keep your skin hydrated without clogging pores.

Combined with bakuchiol, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and redness-reducing niacinamide (or vitamin B), this serum is packed with ingredients worth the $72 investment.

Like Herbivore's serum, this also has the "Clean at Sephora," and is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

This luxurious night cream helps exfoliate and moisturize your skin as you sleep with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and bakuchiol. The AHAs exfoliate on a chemical level and make your skin more sensitive to light, so double up on sunscreen.

It also has a "Clean at Sephora" seal.

The Inkey List is a new skin-care brand that focuses on simple yet effective formulas and affordable prices. It recently launched at Sephora with single products maxing out at $15 and value sets at $35.

This cream contains bakuchiol, squalane, and omega-3-packed Sacha Inchi oil, and some of the Sephora reviewers think that it's a budget-friendly version of the Herbivore serum.