Bakuchiol vs Licorice Extract
Both target pigmentation. Here's how they differ, and whether you should pick one or use both.
| Bakuchiol | Licorice Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Aging, texture and pigmentation | Pigmentation and redness |
| Typical strength | 0.5% – 2% | varies (glabridin ~0.5%) |
| Best time | AM/PM | AM/PM |
| Irritation | ||
| Best for | Sensitive, Dry And Normal | Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily |
| Pregnancy | Ask | Safe |
| Price in India | ₹600 – ₹2,000 | ₹400 – ₹1,500 |
The verdict
Both are similarly gentle. Choose based on your main goal: Bakuchiol for aging, texture and pigmentation, Licorice Extract for pigmentation and redness.
Using both? Safe to mix There is no known chemical conflict between Bakuchiol and Licorice Extract, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (pigmentation), so together they reinforce each other. How to layer them →
Bakuchiol in short
A plant extract (from babchi seeds) that works like retinol in small studies, with far less dryness and no sun sensitivity. It is milder and slower than a true retinoid.
Licorice Extract in short
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
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