Good retinol alternative

Trying Bakuchiol because retinol was giving me migraines (weird but apparently not uncommon for migrainers). I am liking it a lot so far. It is quite thin and spreads easily, and has a pleasant sort of fresh and organic smell.

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Got a free sample of this product so I didn't bother reading the reviews but I wish I had. As many others have mentioned, this product caused an "allergic" reaction for me even though I only used a very small amount. The next morning I woke up and my eyes and cheeks were badly swollen and it took hours to go away even with the help of ice. I don't have sensitive skin and have never experienced what I would consider a negative reaction from any skincare product, so everyone should be wary of this serum! I don't even see how you could patch test this since it didn't cause any redness/itchiness, just swelling in an area I didn't even apply it to. I suppose if you really want to try it just make sure you can stay home the next day!

Originally posted on sephora.com