The face gel for a quiet minute at the bathroom mirror

This is a 1 fl oz face gel made for the marks that acne leaves behind. The listing names two ingredients as the ones that carry it: bakuchiol and vitamin E. Here is what each one is, and what the listing leaves unsaid.

The listing says this gel improves the appearance of post acne scars, uneven texture, and enlarged pores. That is a claim about appearance, and the listing gives no timeline, no percentages, and no skin type it is meant for. If you have a particular skin concern, those gaps are worth knowing about before you buy.

Bakuchiol is described as a naturally derived alternative to retinol, and as an antioxidant that helps improve skin texture. The listing calls the formula plant based, but it does not print a full ingredient list or a concentration for bakuchiol, so how much is in the gel is not stated.

Vitamin E is the second named ingredient. The listing describes it as an antioxidant that helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, and that is the reason given for saying the gel will not dry you out. Whether the texture suits you is a matter of taste that a specification cannot settle.