Three Ships

SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum

SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
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Three Ships

SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum

SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum

This award-winning, dermatologist- and clinically-tested serum helps smooth the look of wrinkles, even skin tone and reduce the appearance of breakouts — all while soothing and hydrating the skin.

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SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum

1 oz / 30 ml
$40
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Highlights

Suitable for

Mature skin, fine lines.

Why we stand behind it

No skincare product does it all, but this multi-talented, award-winning serum comes pretty close. The (not so) secret ingredient? Bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative derived from the Babchi plant. This powerhouse ingredient helps smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles, visibly fade dark spots and discoloration, and reduce the appearance of breakouts—all without causing the frustrating side effects (redness, flakes - you know the drill) that can happen with traditional retinols. This serum also contains Calendula, a calming botanical that helps comfort and soothe skin. With regular use, skin appears smoother, clearer, and more even-toned—no irritation required. Formulated for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone.

In customer testing with 40 participants...

- 88% of users said their skin was softer after use
- 90% of users said their skin felt more moisturized and plump after use
- 90% of users didn't experience any reactions or sensitivities
- 90% of users would recommend this product to a friend

In HRIPT Clinical Study, Fifty-five (55) participants, men & women aged 23 to 80 years (Average Age = 54.09), were included in this study. Results were found that there were no signs of irritation or sensitization. Clinically-tested for sensitive skin, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic.

Key ingredients

Bakuchiol: Helps to prevent premature aging, reduce fine lines and redness, and products skin from UV-induced damage.

Calendula: Anti-inflammatory, especially good for treating rosacea-prone, melasma and contact dermatitis, and increases skin elasticity/tightness.

this product meets

The Credo Clean Standard™

Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.

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This product is

Cruelty Free

Sustainable Packaging

Vegan

Gluten Free

Alcohol Free

Paraben Free

What is an undertone?

An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:

Pink/Cool

I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.

Neutral

I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.

Yellow/Warm

I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.

Find your shade match

Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.

Usage

Apply 1-2 pumps to clean skin at night, after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Pro-tip

Incorporate into your routine slowly, using once every other night to start. Always remember to use SPF the next morning to protect sensitive skin!

Full ingredient list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Bakuchiol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene
Fragrance

Bitter orange peel oil.

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We co-founded the nonprofit Pact to demystify how to recycle your beauty packaging empties and divert waste from landfills.

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1. Disassemble and clean all components

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Three Ships

Laura and Connie started Three Ships in 2017 from a humble apartment kitchen and only $4,000. We were frustrated with the state of the beauty industry - overpriced products, green-washing, misleading claims and millions of tons of plastic waste created every year. We knew there had to be a better way, so we set out to create the world’s most transparent, effective, and sustainable natural skincare. We believe you don’t need a fortune or a 12-step skincare routine to have happy, healthy skin. So all of our award-winning products are under $40 USD, certified cruelty-free and vegan, made with 100% natural ingredients, and formulated by world-class chemists that solve real customer skin problems. Our products prove that great discoveries can be made with limited resources, and that a convoy of complicated products isn’t necessary when you use naturally-effective ones.

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Overall rating: 4.826087 / 5 from 1426 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

SkinHero™ Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum is praised for its ability to improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and enhance overall skin appearance. Customers appreciate its quick absorption, hydrating effect, and pleasant scent. The product is also noted for its soothing properties and the satisfaction with its results.

Summary topics

  • Skin Texture Improvement: 7%
  • Fine Line Reduction: 5%
  • Skin Appearance Enhancement: 7%
  • Absorption Speed: 6%
  • Skin Feel Improvement: 24%

Review topics: ["color","acne","size","scent","breakouts","wrinkles","eyes","issues","irritation","ingredients","absorbs","lines","redness","pores","results","shipping","spots","quality","fragrance","found","improvement","benefits","hydration","foundation","consistency","residue","weight","application","circles","feels"].

Review highlights

  • "My skin looks and feels so much brighter and smoother, and feels really clean."Kelly C.
  • "My skin has noticeably improved -- skin feels nourished and soft, fine lines less visible, and dark patches lighten."Leiyan S.
  • "Texture and smell are nice, it absorbs well and no irritation."Alessandra F.

Reviews

Great

"Three Ships products are giving some nice results for my face. Skin looks brighter and more tight. Feels smoother also. It is hard to review one product when I use the regime of the three products every night and morning. Love your products. Radiance makes my hands much smoother which is just a bonus. How did you get the name Three Ships?"

Denise O. (5/5)

Really like it!

"I’ve been using this serum for a few weeks and really like it. It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling smoother and more hydrated. I appreciate the gentle, clean formula with no strong scent. It didn’t dramatically reduce redness right away, but with consistent use, I’ve seen some improvement. Overall, a great everyday serum that delivers steady results."

Kathy D. (4/5)

No noticeable difference and frustrating bottle

"I bought the SkinHero serum twice before I gave up on it. I didn't really notice anything different about my skin, and it was no longer worth my time to try to get the remaining product out of the bottle each time. The pump ""straw"" doesn't reach or the pump isn't strong enough to get the product at the bottom. At Three Ships' prices, I really want to get every last drop for my money and that just wasn't happening."

Jae (3/5)

Great for Dry Skin!

"I love how this makes my skin feel. It seems to help with dryness and evening out skin tone."

Emma G. (5/5)

second time purchasing

"I am on my second bottle of this (purchased about a year ago from here). i first learned about Three Ships after receiving a lip scrub and mask in a vegan subscription box. I have used about 6 other products (including toners and sera) I am not sure if this serum does everything it claims (haven’t noticed any lightening of melasma spots, for example) but I like the clean ingredients. The smell dows remind me of glass cleaner (e. g. Windex). Not quite sure why this is but it doesn’t linger."

Elissa B. (4/5)

New Fave Serum

"I really love this serum. I live in Alberta and I’m 46, so my skin has been exceptionally dry this winter. My sister in law suggested Kiels squalene mask, which was ok. Much better results with the Three Ships SkinHero and Radiance cream combo! My skin stays hydrated longer and the redness is going away."

Marie K. (5/5)

Softened frown lines

"I’m about half way through my 2nd bottle of Skin Hero serum and I’ve noticed that the ‘frown’ lines above my bridge between the brows are less noticeable. I love that the serum is lightweight, non greasy and absorbs quickly even after I layer on the firm believer. My skin feels moisturized even the following morning."

Rachelle L. (5/5)

Hydrochloric acid

"I'm 78 years old and I like that I'm taking care of my old skin with wrinkles. My face is well hydrated with the Hydrochloric acid and cream. . . wrinkles are not as well defined if you know what I mean. My face is not breaking out as I have with other products from as far away as France. Ha!"

Patricia D. (5/5)

Love the products

"I purchased the trial pack and was pleasantly happy with the products. I have since ordered the larger bottles. My skin feels softer and the products are gentle on the skin. I will continue to use this product. I am 67"

Kelly M. (5/5)

First try.

"I ought the trial sized offer to be sure my ski didn’t react Totally enjoyed the products…. skin feels great so I ordered the full sized products to keep going!"

Janet D. (5/5)

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