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product_id: 474575760
title: "Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Face Cream - Oil Control & Plant-Based Retinol Alternative - For Acne-Prone Skin, All Skin Types - With 1% Bakuchiol & Ashwagandha - Vegan & Cruelty-Free (1.7oz)"
brand: "codex beauty"
price: "£37.71"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Codex Beauty"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/474575760-codex-labs-shaant-balancing-face-cream-oil-control-and-plant
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
---

# 1% Bakuchiol - gentle retinol alternative Clinically proven ShaantComplex formula Oil control & mattifying effect Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Face Cream - Oil Control & Plant-Based Retinol Alternative - For Acne-Prone Skin, All Skin Types - With 1% Bakuchiol & Ashwagandha - Vegan & Cruelty-Free (1.7oz)

**Brand:** codex beauty
**Price:** £37.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Shine Less, Glow More — The Future of Balanced Skin

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Face Cream - Oil Control & Plant-Based Retinol Alternative - For Acne-Prone Skin, All Skin Types - With 1% Bakuchiol & Ashwagandha - Vegan & Cruelty-Free (1.7oz) by codex beauty
- **How much does it cost?** £37.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/474575760-codex-labs-shaant-balancing-face-cream-oil-control-and-plant)

## Best For

- codex beauty enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted codex beauty brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ayurvedic Meets Biotech:** ShaantComplex blends Ashwagandha and Black Jack for skin barrier support and pore clarity.
- • **Balanced Glow, No Shine:** Control excess oil and achieve a smooth matte finish all day.
- • **Clinically Validated Results:** Backed by rigorous testing so you can trust visible improvements in acne-prone skin.
- • **Vegan & Cruelty-Free Confidence:** Ethically crafted for the conscious professional who demands clean beauty.
- • **Plant-Powered Retinol Alternative:** 1% Bakuchiol gently exfoliates without irritation, perfect for sensitive skin.

## Overview

Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Face Cream is a lightweight, vegan, and cruelty-free formula designed for oily and acne-prone skin. Featuring a patented ShaantComplex with 1% Bakuchiol, Ashwagandha, and Black Jack, it controls oil, smooths texture, and promotes healthy skin turnover with clinically proven results.

## Description

desertcart.com: Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Face Cream - Oil Control & Plant-Based Retinol Alternative - For Acne-Prone Skin, All Skin Types - With 1% Bakuchiol & Ashwagandha - Vegan & Cruelty-Free (1.7oz) : Beauty & Personal Care

Review: Excellent retinol alternative - This moisturizer is great for my combination skin that is prone to hormonal acne and closed comedones. It’s lightweight and absorbs quickly. It keeps oils at bay while still being moisturizing. I’ve seen a reduction in fine lines. I can’t tolerate retinol but this alternative has been effective without being irritating. I really like it in combination with the toner from the same line.
Review: Great smoothing retinol like cream - My son has acne and this cream keeps his oiliness at bay but is helps him recover from his zits much faster. We tried retinol from a few companies, but he turned cherry red and said it burned. The bakuchiol works way better for his sensitive skin.

## Features

- PROVEN MATTIFYING & SMOOTHING – Combat oiliness, clear pores, and boost skin cell turnover with Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Oil Control Cream, scientifically crafted with ingredients inspired by Ayurvedic medicine for oily, breakout-prone skin.
- EXCLUSIVE SHAANTCOMPLEX WITH 1% BAKUCHIOL – Powered by our patented ShaantComplex, plus Black Jack, Ashwagandha, and Bakuchiol (a gentle retinol alternative), this cream reduces excess oil while promoting gentle exfoliation and a healthier skin barrier.
- LIGHTWEIGHT, MATTE FINISH – Achieve a matte look without the heaviness. This non-comedogenic cream for all skin types controls shine, evens skin tone, and smooths rough texture, all while being vegan, cruelty-free, and non-acnegenic.
- CLINICALLY PROVEN RESULTS – No empty claims here. Codex Labs rigorously tests and shares clinical results for Shaant Balancing Oil Control Cream, so you can make a confident, informed choice with proven, visible benefits.
- BIOTECH, PLANT-POWERED INNOVATION – Codex Labs combines biotech science with nature, prioritizing the skin and gut microbiomes. Our dermatologist-approved products are rooted in a commitment to health, sustainability, and community well-being.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B94JW5P2 |
| Active Ingredients | Bakuchiol |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #472,072 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #9,980 in Face Moisturizers |
| Brand | Codex Beauty |
| Brand Name | Codex Beauty |
| Country as Labeled | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 49 Reviews |
| Item Dimensions | 6.37 x 1.42 x 1.42 inches |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Item Volume | 50 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.37 x 1.42 x 1.42 inches |
| Manufacturer | Codex Beauty Labs |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Vegan |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight, Non Comedogenic |
| Product Benefits | Oil Control |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acne, Oiliness, Redness |
| Skin Type | Oily |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Non Comedogenic |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Unit Count | 1.70 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Codex Beauty
- **Item Volume:** 50 Milliliters
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.37 x 1.42 x 1.42 inches
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight, Non Comedogenic

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent retinol alternative
*by S***F on March 2, 2025*

This moisturizer is great for my combination skin that is prone to hormonal acne and closed comedones. It’s lightweight and absorbs quickly. It keeps oils at bay while still being moisturizing. I’ve seen a reduction in fine lines. I can’t tolerate retinol but this alternative has been effective without being irritating. I really like it in combination with the toner from the same line.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great smoothing retinol like cream
*by B***S on May 17, 2023*

My son has acne and this cream keeps his oiliness at bay but is helps him recover from his zits much faster. We tried retinol from a few companies, but he turned cherry red and said it burned. The bakuchiol works way better for his sensitive skin.

### ⭐ Makes oily skin oilier
*by A***I on October 29, 2024*

This ‘oil control’ moisturizer actually made my skin oilier. No joke. Tried it for about 2 weeks. Oiliness just got worse. Plus the dispenser cap popped off first time I used it. Kept trying to put it back on, popped off. Gave up, pulled out the dispenser tube, and squirted the moisturizer into another dispenser bottle. Save your money, try anything else. I really wanted the moisturizer to work due to the nontoxic ingredients and EWG certification. Just can’t do it.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-06-04*