retinol alternative moisturizer
2% bidens pilosa extract + murumuru butter
A creamy daily moisturizer with a plant alternative to retinol, for softer-looking lines and skin that feels nourished. Size: 1.69 fl oz / 50 mL
$52 each
Best for: All skin types
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- 2% bidens pilosa
- Retinol-free
- 99% natural origin
- Vegan + cruelty-free
retinol alternative moisturizer, at a glance.
- 2% bidens pilosa
- Retinol-free
- 99% natural origin
- Vegan + cruelty-free
2%bidens pilosa extractA plant alternative to retinol, for smoother-looking skin.
Softer-looking lines, deeply hydrated feel.
For when your skin feels thirsty an hour after moisturizing.
- Softens the look of fine lines
- Leaves skin feeling deeply hydrated and soft
- Lightweight, creamy, dewy finish
- Texture
- Creamy
- Finish
- Dewy
- Scent
- Sweet rose and geranium
- Best for
- All skin types
- Good to know
- Vegan · Cruelty-free · COSMOS Natural (Ecocert Greenlife) · 99% natural origin · 23% organic · No retinol · No parabens · pH 5.1–5.3
What each ingredient is there for.
2% bidens pilosa extract is the plant alternative to retinol at the heart of this cream, for smoother-looking skin and softer-looking lines. Murumuru and mango seed butters bring the nourished, soft feel.
murumuru seed butter
mango seed butter
aloe leaf juice2% bidens pilosa extract
A plant alternative to retinol, for smoother-looking skin.
- Murumuru seed butter + mango seed butterRich butters for soft-feeling skin.
- Aloe leaf juiceThe base of the formula, for a fresh, hydrated feel.
- Sodium PCAHelps skin feel hydrated.
- Hyaluronic acidHydrates.
- Vitamin C + vitamin EAntioxidant vitamins in the blend.
Full ingredient list
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Glycerin**, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aqua/Water, Sodium PCA, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract*, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Propanediol, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Parfum/Fragrance, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Hydroxide, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa (Rose Myrtle) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Geraniol***, Citronellol***, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool***, Citral***
- * ingredients from organic farming
- ** made using organic ingredients
- *** from natural essential oils
99% of the formula is of natural origin, 23% organic. Free from parabens, mineral oils, silicones, PEG and microplastics. Made in the EU.
3 ingredients, pictured
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murumuru seed butter
a silky Amazon butter
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mango seed butter
a soft, melting butter
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aloe leaf juice
cool and fresh
what we leave out
Because a short list is a kind one.
- animal ingredients
- animal testing
- retinol
- parabens
COSMOS Natural (Ecocert Greenlife) · 99% natural origin · 23% organic · pH 5.1–5.3
how it compares
The three steps of the Retinol Alternative routine, side by side.
| Product | step 1 retinol alternative serum | step 2 · this one retinol alternative moisturizer | step 3 retinol alternative eye serum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key ingredients | 2% bidens pilosa extract + hyaluronic acid | 2% bidens pilosa extract + murumuru butter | 2% bidens pilosa extract + castor + jojoba oil |
| Texture | Light fluid | Creamy | Light fluid |
| Finish | Dewy | Dewy | Dewy |
| When | morning and night | morning and night | morning and night |
| Size | 1.01 fl oz / 30 mL | 1.69 fl oz / 50 mL | 0.51 fl oz / 15 mL |
| Price | $58 | $52 | $46 |
How to use your Retinol Alternative Moisturizer
One small amount, warmed between your palms. Smooth it over your face and neck, breathe in the rose and geranium, and let the day go quiet.
- Apply a small amount to a cleansed face and neck.
- Smooth in until absorbed, morning and night.
- In the morning, follow with SPF.
When: Morning and night, after your serum.
Questions, answered
About Retinol Alternative Moisturizer
What did the 8-week study find?
In a third-party study of 20 women over 8 weeks, 90% saw an overall improved appearance, 80% noticed reduced appearance of lines and 95% agree their skin felt noticeably more hydrated. The women were aged 30 to 50, across all skin types. Individual results may vary.
Does it contain retinol?
No. It is retinol-free and uses 2% bidens pilosa extract, a plant alternative to retinol.
Can I use it in the morning?
Yes, morning and night. In the morning, follow with SPF.
Is it heavy?
It is a lightweight, creamy moisturizer that you smooth in until absorbed, leaving a dewy finish.
What skin types is it for?
It is made for all skin types.
Does it contain fragrance?
Yes. It contains fragrance, geranium flower oil and natural essential oil components (geraniol, citronellol, linalool, citral). Patch test first if your skin is reactive.
How much hyaluronic acid is in it?
Hyaluronic acid is in the formula. We only print percentages we can confirm, so there is no figure for it here.
Does a retinol alternative really do anything?
We keep it simple and honest: it is a plant alternative to retinol, here at 2%, in a moisturizer made for softer-looking lines and a deeply hydrated feel.
Will it be too rich for me?
It is a lightweight creamy moisturizer for all skin types, smoothed in until absorbed.
What if I love my current moisturizer?
Then this is for the nights you want the full Retinol Alternative routine, with the same plant extract in all three steps.
How much is shipping?
Free US shipping on orders of $35+. Questions about delivery? Email hello@exokiss.com.
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