Haruharu Wonder
Black Bamboo Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++
face sunscreen
Haruharu Wonder
face sunscreen
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Take the skin testA feather-light, cooling sun stick with a semi-matte finish that provides SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection. It features Air Fence technology to mattify and refresh the skin while using antioxidant-rich bamboo shoot extract to hydrate, brighten, and protect against sun damage and aging.
Black Bamboo Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight sunscreen from Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++, meaning it is tested to the top of both the UVB and the UVA scales used in Asia. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 38 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Betaine and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 and Parsol SLX. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol and Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ectoin, Panthenol and Niacinamide.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
A photostable replacement for avobenzone: it peaks at 354 nm, deep in UVA I, and does not need a stabiliser to survive the day.
One of the most photostable filters in use, and it stabilises avobenzone and octinoxate alongside it. Oil-soluble, cosmetically light, no white cast.
The most efficient UVB absorber available by weight, which is why high-SPF formulas reach SPF 50+ without feeling heavy. Contributes nothing to UVA.
A polymer, so it stays on the surface of skin rather than penetrating — low irritation potential and no measurable systemic absorption.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Caprylyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Protect" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 38 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Pentasiloxane, 1,1,1,9,9,9-hexamethyl-3,5,7-trioctyl-3,5,7-tris[(trimethylsilyl)oxy)]-
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceresin. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the purification of ozocerite with sulfuric acid and filtration through bone black to form waxy cakes
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silicones and siloxanes, diphenyl, trimethylsilyloxy phenyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
9-(Z)-Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy- (9Z, 12R)-, homopolymer, ester with triglycerol
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate is a diester of a mixture of isostearic, polyhydroxystearic and sebacic acids with Polyglycerin-4
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Phyllostachys nigra, Poaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract is the extract of the shoot of the bark of Phyllostachys pubescens, Poaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bambusa Vulgaris Water is an aqueous solution of the stem of distillate obtained from the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
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WATER, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, CAPRYLYL TRIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, ISODODECANE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, POLYSILICONE-15, CERESIN, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE, LAURYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA LEAF EXTRACT, PHYLLOSTACHYS PUBESCENS SHOOT BARK EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, TOCOPHEROL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BAMBUSA VULGARIS WATER, BETAINE, ECTOIN, PANTHENOL.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL.
At the last step of your skincare routine, twist the base to expose about 0.5cm of the stick and swipe it thoroughly across any exposed skin, like face, neck and shoulder. Carry around this portable sun stick with you and reapply every 2 hours for optimal protection.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propylheptyl Caprylate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Caprylyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 38 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl triazone), Parsol SLX (polysilicone-15).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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