100% Natural

Clinically-Proven Ingredient

Suitable for All Skin Types

Created by two University of Leeds professors

MOISTURISER - Retinol Alternative

£48

100% natural alternative to retinol for the face & neck

£48

50ml

A rich, comforting moisturiser that visibly smooths, plumps and firms tired, uneven-looking skin. Powered by bakuchiol - a natural, gentler alternative to retinol - to soften the look of fine lines and even out skin tone, without the irritation, redness or peeling. Suitable for day and night, with no build-up period needed. 50ml in size.

Smoothes the look of fine lines & wrinkles
Evens out skin tone for a brighter, more radiant look
Deeply hydrates for longer, without feeling heavy
Firms and plumps skin for a healthier appearance
Gentle on sensitive skin - no retinol-linked irritation, redness or peeling

+90%

improvement in roughness & dryness*

+39%

improvement in skin firmness*

82%

said their skin felt more hydrated after two days use**

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50ml. A rich, comforting moisturiser that visibly smooths, plumps and firms tired, uneven-looking skin. 100% natural ingredients.

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★★★★★ Verified buyer

"This Moisturiser has been a real favourite. My skin feels deeply nourished, softer and more supple, with a smoother, firmer-looking finish. I've noticed my skin looking healthier and more radiant too. I mean who doesn't love getting the result you do from a retinol from a completely natural skincare product. My skin barrier has forgiven me for all past actions!"

Donna, 40+

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Description

A lightweight, 100% natural daily moisturiser for face and neck - a natural alternative to retinol that smooths the look of fine lines, evens tone and firms, without the irritation, redness, peeling or sun-sensitivity. Built on a nourishing grapeseed oil base with babchi seed extract and mandarin orange peel extract, it deeply hydrates while working to improve the appearance of roughness, dryness and uneven texture over time. Gentle enough for daily use with no adjustment period; safe morning and night. Unscented.

Size: 50ml

Ingredients

Babchi Seed Extract - the natural retinol alternative; a purified extract from the babchi seed whose active compound, bakuchiol, is clinically studied to work like retinol, without the irritation.

Mandarin Peel Extract - for antioxidant support and immediate radiance.

Grapeseed Oil - a nourishing, fast-absorbing carrier rich in linoleic acid that delivers the actives into the skin without leaving it feeling heavy or greasy.

Bakuchiol - the active in babchi seed - has a retinol-like anti-ageing effect supported by two independent, peer-reviewed studies (

Full ingredients: Aqua (water) · Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil (grape seed oil) · Prunus Persica Kernel Oil (peach kernel oil) · Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate (plant-derived emulsifier) · Vegetable Glycerin (hydration) · Oryza Sativa Bran Cera (rice bran wax) · Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (emollient) · Undecylenoyl Glycine (natural preservative, from castor bean) · Prunus Avium Seed Oil (wild cherry seed oil) · Persea Gratissima Oil (avocado oil) · Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract (babchi seed extract, natural retinol alternative) · Xanthan Gum (natural thickener) · Coco-Glucoside (coconut-derived gentle cleanser) · Sodium Levulinate (naturally-derived preservative) · Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract (mandarin orange peel extract) · Sodium Anisate (naturally-derived preservative) · Tocopherol (vitamin E) · Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (sunflower seed oil).

How to use

Pat a small amount onto cleansed skin with your fingertips, massaging into your face and neck until evenly absorbed. Use morning and night - unlike retinol, it's photostable and safe in daylight, and needs no build-up period, so you can use it daily from the first application.

Suitable for / What's NOT in it

Suitable for: all skin types, including sensitive; a gentle choice for perimenopausal and menopausal skin. 100% natural with no known contraindications for pregnancy or breastfeeding (check with your doctor if unsure).

Free from: synthetic fragrance · petroleum-derived ingredients · synthetic dyes · silicones · harsh surfactants. Vegan · cruelty-free · biodegradable.

FAQ

When will I see results?

Instant hydration from first use; improvements in smoothness, tone and firmness build over the following weeks, with 90% of testers seeing improved roughness and dryness after 12 weeks.

Is it really as effective as retinol?

It's formulated to deliver comparable smoothing, firming and tone-evening results through a different, gentler chemistry - without retinol's irritation.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?

Yes - the formula is gentle enough for daily use on sensitive skin, with no purging or adjustment period, unlike retinol.

Can I wear it in the daytime?

Yes - it's photostable and doesn't increase sun-sensitivity, so it sits comfortably under SPF and make-up.

Delivery & returns

UK delivery £4, free over £35, delivered in 1–2 working days. Covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Nature's answer to retinol

Your skin's needs change with age, becoming drier, less firm and slower to renew - but you shouldn't have to trade comfort for results to address it. So we built this moisturiser on a nourishing grapeseed oil base and three plant actives that smooth, brighten and hydrate - powered by the natural, clinically-proven alternative to retinol.

Bakuchiol

Retinol alternative

The natural alternative to retinol - a purified extract from the babchi seed. Its active compound, bakuchiol, is clinically studied to work like retinol, without the irritation.

Mandarin Peel Extract

For immediate softness and glow - skin feels softer and plumper from first use, while bakuchiol works on the longer-term signs of ageing.

Grapeseed Oil

The nourishing, fast-absorbing base rich in linoleic acid that carries the actives into the skin without leaving it feeling heavy or greasy.

Created by two University of Leeds professors

"Our bakuchiol is sourced from 100% plant material and extracted using only green solvents to produce a purified product… clinically proven to provide the same anti-aging benefits as retinol - firming fine lines and wrinkles, fading pigmentation and increasing skin elasticity - but without the negative side effects."

Prof. Richard Blackburn · Professor of Sustainable Materials, University of Leeds · co-founder

Bakuchiol's retinol-like effect is supported by two independent, peer-reviewed studies on the ingredient (IJCS 2014; British Journal of Dermatology 2019)

See the difference in tone and texture

Before

After 7 Days

Consumer trial, 28 participants (2023), after 4 weeks. Individual results vary.

★★★★★ Verified buyer

“The System Nature moisturiser hydrates my skin without heaviness. The scent is subtly botanical and calming amd only a little is needed after cleansing my face with system nature cleamsing balm. After just a few days use my skin looks brighter and more even and feels very hydrated so I'll be stocking up once my supply runs out for sure!”

Yvonne, 35-54

The 100% natural alternative to retinol

Clinically-proven active - retinol results, none of the retinol drawbacks.

	(SN)T™	Retinol
Smooths lines & firms
Irritation, redness, tightness
Peeling & flaking
Adjustment / "retinisation" period
Safe to wear in daylight
100% natural
Suits sensitive & menopausal skin

How it works: bakuchiol targets the same skin receptors as retinol but without converting to retinoic acid - so the results come without the inflammatory side effects.

How to use

Cleanse first

After the Cleansing Balm, pat skin dry.

Massage into face & neck

Take a small, pea-sized amount and apply to your face and neck using your fingertips, massaging in gentle upward motions until fully absorbed.

Morning & night

Photostable and safe in daylight, unlike retinol - so you can use it day and night.

Your questions, answered

Retinol works by converting to retinoic acid - and that conversion is what triggers the redness, peeling and "retinisation" many people react to. Bakuchiol, the active in our babchi seed extract, delivers comparable smoothing and firming through a different, gentler pathway, without that conversion. So you get the results without the reaction. It's also unscented and formulated for sensitive skin.

Bakuchiol is a plant compound found in the babchi seed. It's clinically studied to work like retinol - smoothing lines and firming skin - but without the irritation retinol is known for. Its retinol-like effect is supported by two independent, peer-reviewed studies on the ingredient.

Yes. Unlike retinol, bakuchiol is gentle and stable, so it layers well with vitamin C, exfoliating acids and SPF, and sits comfortably under make-up. Apply after cleansing, before any heavier creams.

Yes - it's a gentle choice for perimenopausal and menopausal skin, which is often drier and more reactive. It's 100% natural, unscented, and formulated for all skin types. As always, check with your doctor if you have concerns.

No. There's no "retinisation" or purge period, and — unlike retinol — it's photostable and doesn't increase sun-sensitivity, so you can wear it morning and night.

With daily morning and evening use across your face and neck, a 50ml jar typically lasts around 6–8 weeks. A little goes a long way - a small amount patted onto cleansed skin is enough to cover the full area.

It's covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee — try it, and if you don't love it, we'll refund you. No fuss.