OleHenriksen Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Creme 0.6 oz Review
Our verdict
A gel-textured eye treatment from OleHenriksen that pairs peptides with bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol, aimed at the look of wrinkles for all skin types.
Check price on AmazonBest for
People who want to try a retinol-alternative ingredient like bakuchiol alongside peptides, especially if they prefer a gel texture over a heavier cream and can use products across all skin types.
Skip if
You want the highest-rated option in this lineup, since this product carries the lowest rating of the group, or you specifically want a cream texture rather than a gel.
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 130 owner ratings
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Popularity0.7/5
130 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This is OleHenriksen's Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Creme, a 0.6 fl oz formula priced at $23.98. As the name suggests, it is a gel rather than a traditional cream, and it is formulated for all skin types with peptides and retinol listed among its active ingredients, alongside bakuchiol as a headline plant-based ingredient.", "Bakuchiol has become popular in skin care as a gentler, plant-derived alternative that is often paired with or positioned similarly to retinol, and combining it with peptides fits the product's focus on wrinkles and general anti-aging benefits for the eye area.", 'It is a smaller player in this group, with 130 reviews and a 4.1-star average, the lowest rating among the eye creams reviewed here, along with a lower category rank of #672 in Eye Treatment Creams, though it ranks somewhat better, at #104, in Eye Treatment Gels specifically.']
Pros
- Combines bakuchiol with peptides in a single formula
- Lightweight gel texture rather than a heavy cream
- Formulated for all skin types
- Cruelty-free and vegan
- Unscented, which suits use close to the eyes
Cons
- Lowest rating in this group at 4.1 stars
- Smaller review base of 130 compared to several other products here
- Lower rank (#672) in the broader Eye Treatment Creams category
- Recent purchase volume shown for this listing is low
Performance notes
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived ingredient increasingly used as a gentler alternative alongside or instead of retinol, and pairing it with peptides and a small amount of retinol in this formula gives it a layered approach to the look of wrinkles. The gel texture, rather than a thicker cream, means it tends to absorb quickly, which can suit people who want an eye treatment that does not sit heavily under makeup.
What buyers say
A 4.1-star average from 130 reviews is a workable but more mixed result compared to the other eye creams in this lineup, most of which sit at 4.4 or higher. The smaller review base means the rating carries more weight per review, so it is worth reading a range of feedback before deciding if this one fits your skin.
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Frequently asked questions
What is bakuchiol and why is it in this eye gel?
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived ingredient often used as a gentler alternative alongside or in place of retinol, and here it is paired with peptides to target the look of wrinkles around the eyes.
Is this a gel or a cream?
It is formulated as a gel, called out in the name as an Eye Gel Creme, which gives it a lighter, faster-absorbing feel than a traditional dense eye cream.
Does this product also contain retinol?
Yes, the listing includes retinol alongside peptides in its active ingredients, in addition to the bakuchiol featured in the product name.