Not every night is a retinol night. As much as I love the ingredient, there are evenings when my skin is asking for something a little gentler—but that doesn’t mean the rest of my skincare routine has to clock out. That’s exactly where Earth Harbor Obscura Night Repair Concentrate comes in. Powered by bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative, it helps smooth and replenish skin without feeling too intense.

Here’s how I use it: after cleansing, I’ll press a few drops into my skin before moisturizer. The formula looks almost black in the bottle (thanks to ingredients like bamboo charcoal, black seaweed, and black cumin seed), but it feels surprisingly lightweight and absorbs quickly without leaving behind a greasy finish.

By morning, my skin looks calmer, smoother, and well-rested. It’s proof that a night off from retinol doesn’t have to be a night off from results.

Earth Harbor Obscura Night Repair Concentrate is in the July Allure Beauty Box.