Your Guide to Starting with Active Ingredients

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by skincare buzzwords, ingredient lists or 10 step routines, you’re not alone. For many, the idea of adding active ingredients to their routine can feel like a big commitment. That’s where bakuchiol comes in.

At BEAUTYPRO, we’re here to take the confusion out of skincare and help you build a routine that delivers results without overcomplicating things. This guide is for anyone looking to dip a toe into active skincare, with a gentle, results driven approach.

First Things First: What Are Actives?

Active ingredients are the power players in your skincare routine. They’re the ones that help target specific concerns: think dullness, fine lines, uneven tone or dehydration. 

But just because they’re effective doesn’t mean they need to be intimidating.

If you're starting to explore active ingredients, you’ve probably come across names like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Retinol. Each one has its own set of benefits and can support your skin in different ways, but understanding what they do (and when to use them) is key to building a balanced routine.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Vitamin C – Glow-boosting + Brightening (Use in the AM)

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps brighten dull skin, even tone and support skin’s protection against environmental stressors. It’s a great morning step, especially when paired with SPF.

When to use:

• Daily, in the morning
• After cleansing, before moisturiser/SPF
• Best for: dullness, uneven tone, lack of radiance

Niacinamide – Balancing + Strengthening (AM or PM)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a multitasking ingredient that helps visibly refine pores, balance oil, and strengthen the skin barrier. It also helps calm skin, making it a great pairing with other actives.

When to use:

• AM or PM
• After cleansing, layered under serum or moisturiser
• Best for: uneven texture, oiliness, redness, dullness

Bakuchiol – Brightening + Balancing (AM or PM)

Bakuchiol is a gentle, plant derived active that helps to improve skin tone, smooth texture, and soften the appearance of fine lines. It supports skin renewal without irritation, making it suitable for daily use and sensitive skin types.

When to use:

• AM or PM, daily or as needed
• Can be used twice a day
• No need to phase in gradually
• Best for: dullness, uneven tone, early signs of ageing, sensitive skin

Retinol – Resurfacing + Smoothing (PM only)

Retinol is a powerful form of Vitamin A that supports skin renewal, helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, and improves skin texture over time. It’s typically used at night and should be introduced gradually.

When to use:

• PM only, 2–3 times a week to start
• Always follow with moisturiser
• Avoid using with Vitamin C at the same time
• Best for: visible signs of ageing, uneven texture, breakouts

Why Start with Bakuchiol?

Bakuchiol pairs beautifully with ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, and offers many of the same visible benefits as stronger actives, without the risk of irritation, making it ideal for daily use and sensitive skin types.

When you're just starting out, focus on one active at a time to see how your skin responds, and always introduce new ingredients gradually.

If you’re new to actives or simply want something that’s kind to your skin while still delivering visible results, bakuchiol is a great place to begin.

Here’s why bakuchiol is beginner-friendly:

🌿 Plant based and gentle
💧 Hydrating and barrier supportive
✨ Helps brighten and smooth the skin
🌞 Suitable for both day and night use
🧴 Pairs well with most other skincare steps

It’s ideal for sensitive skin, or for anyone who’s experienced irritation from stronger actives in the past.

What Results Can You Expect?

With consistent use, bakuchiol can help:

• Improve the look of uneven tone and texture
• Soften the appearance of fine lines
• Boost radiance and glow
• Support firmness and skin smoothness

All while keeping your skin calm, comfortable and hydrated.

A Simple Routine to Get You Started

If you’re not ready to overhaul your entire skincare lineup, don’t worry. Bakuchiol works best when introduced gradually and paired with your favourite essentials.

Try this easy 4-step routine:

1. Cleanse – Start with your usual cleanser

2. Treat – Apply your BEAUTYPRO Bakuchiol Serum to clean, dry skin

3. Moisturise – Follow with your favourite barrier supporting moisturiser

4. SPF (AM only) – Always apply a broad-spectrum SPF in the morning

🕒 Use once daily for the first week, then build to AM + PM if your skin feels happy.

Starting with actives doesn’t have to be complicated, and with our new BEAUTYPRO Bakuchiol Range, it isn’t. This is a no fuss, low commitment way to explore active skincare, with plant-powered formulas designed to slot straight into your everyday routine.

Shop the Bakuchiol collection and start your journey to calm, confident, radiant skin, one step at a time.