A smoother, more supple finish before moisturiser.
Fragrance-free care, without retinol.
When dry skin looks tired
Retinol leaving your skin feeling uncomfortable?
Dryness can leave skin feeling rough and make fine lines stand out. You want skin that feels softer and looks cared for, without complicating your routine.
If you find retinol difficult to tolerate, Bakuchiol Youth Elixir is a potential alternative for a retinol-free routine. This silky facial elixir with bakuchiol and squalane helps dry skin feel softer and more supple.
Use just two or three drops before your serum and moisturiser. Retinol-free does not mean irritation-free: try a small area first.
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Morning or evening
Two or three drops. Then carry on with your routine.
After cleansing and toning
Put two or three drops into your palms and rub them together.
Gently pat over your face, neck and décolletage.
Follow with your serum and moisturiser.
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Store out of direct sunlight.
Make it your own
Prefer to mix it in? That works too.
The label also suggests mixing two or three drops into your serum, moisturiser or mask. A little goes a long way.
In the morning, finish with your usual SPF. This facial elixir does not provide sun protection.
Barbara shares her own experience of Bakuchiol Youth Elixir. Individual experiences vary.
Read Barbara’s words
it sinks in as soon as you put it on. So all you need is two or three drops onto your palm and then you just pat it on and it's so light and so clever, it's wonderful. I'm just so thrilled with it. I couldn't recommend this little bottle enough.
★★★★★
“I enjoy using this product and even more, enjoy the results. My skin looks and feels more hydrated with a more even tone. On my 4th bottle now. Plus it lasts- a little goes a long way.”
Sally D. Customer review · 23 June 2026
★★★★★
“I love this product and use it every night before applying night cream.”
Sarah S. Customer review · Excerpt · 7 September 2026
Squalane and caprylic/capric triglyceride help soften skin and reduce moisture loss. They give this elixir its smooth, nourishing feel.
A retinol-free choice.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived ingredient used in skincare for visible signs of ageing. It is not retinol. Here, it sits in a simple, fragrance-free elixir for your daily routine.
A silky finish.
Dicaprylyl carbonate helps the elixir spread easily. Use just two or three drops before your usual skincare.
No added fragrance or retinol. Check the ingredients for anything you know you react to. If your skin is sensitive, try a small area first and stop if irritation occurs. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not store in direct sunlight.
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Customer reviews of Bakuchiol Youth Elixir. Individual experiences vary.
A personal beginning
Care for the woman behind the routine.
During breast cancer treatment, Tracey found hope in her lifelong love of beauty. That hope grew into HIGHBORN, with a simple belief: feeling like yourself matters.
“Thank you for being a part of our story, for allowing us to be a part of yours.”
It helps dry skin feel softer and look smoother. Fine lines can look more noticeable when skin is dry. This is cosmetic care: it does not remove wrinkles or reverse ageing, and we do not promise a set time for results.
Could it suit me if I am sensitive to retinol?
It is a potential alternative to consider if you prefer not to use retinol. Bakuchiol is a different ingredient, not a form of vitamin A. This elixir contains no retinol or added fragrance, but individual skin reactions vary. We have not established that it gives the same results as retinol or is less irritating. Try a small area first and stop if irritation occurs.
What is included?
One 30ml Bakuchiol Youth Elixir bottle, made in England. Use two or three drops at a time. How long it lasts depends on how often you use it.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
The four-ingredient formula contains no added fragrance. Skin can still react to any product, so check the full ingredients and try a small area first. Stop if irritation occurs. Our team can help with questions before you choose.
Where does it fit with my serum?
Use after cleansing and toning, before your serum and moisturiser. Or mix two or three drops into your serum, moisturiser or mask, as directed on the label. Use morning or evening; finish your morning routine with SPF.
Am I signing up to a subscription?
Only if you choose Subscribe & Save and select a delivery interval. One-time purchase is selected initially. A subscription repeats at your chosen interval until cancelled. There is no minimum term.
How often should I receive my subscription?
Choose from the delivery intervals shown. Pick the pace that fits how much you use and what you have left. You can move, skip or pause a delivery in your customer portal.
How do I change or cancel?
Use your customer portal or contact our team. You can change the interval, move, skip or pause a delivery. Cancel before we process your next order. See the subscription terms for full details.
What about delivery and returns?
Standard UK delivery is £3.47, or free on qualifying orders over £65. Allow 3–5 working days; checkout confirms delivery for your address. If you’re not completely happy, contact us within 30 days of delivery for a refund of the products concerned. Opened and used products are covered.
