2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Facial Oil
face oil
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Facial Oil
face oil
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
98%
Combination (dry)
98%
Balanced
68%
Combination (oily)
38%
Oily
38%
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11
Ingredients
4
Benefits
0
Actives
A lightweight and fast-absorbing dry oil that forms a protective barrier for all-day hydration
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing
Risks
1
Allergen
Full Ingredients
11 total
About Black Rice Facial Oil
Overview
Black Rice Facial Oil is a rich oil from Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 11 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride and Triolein, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Triolein and Heptyl Undecylenate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
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.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
Things to know
- Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
- 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 4 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 2 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
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.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
Hydration
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
heptyl undec-10-enoate
Hydration
11th 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
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
None
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Essential oils
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
-
Facial oils
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil/macadamia Seed Oil Esters
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
- Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Dioleate, Camellia Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil/macadamia Seed Oil Esters. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Allergen
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 11 ingredients on the label.
4
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
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Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
heptyl undec-10-enoate
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dioleic acid, diester with glycerol
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of one or more species of Camellia
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters is a complex mixture of esters formed by the transesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil.
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
11th 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
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
4 scientific references
- Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
- Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
- Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Black Rice Facial Oil?
ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIOLEIN, HEPTYL UNDECYLENATE, GLYCERYL DIOLEATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, CAMELLIA SEED OIL, JOJOBA OIL/MACADAMIA SEED OIL ESTERS, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL, TOCOPHEROL.
How do I use Black Rice Facial Oil?
1. Apply a thin layer as the last step in your routine to lock in hydration 2. Lightly massage all over face in an upward circular motion, avoiding the immediate eye area.
What skin types is Black Rice Facial Oil good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Black Rice Facial Oil good for sensitive skin?
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
Is Black Rice Facial Oil fungal acne safe?
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Dioleate, Camellia Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil/macadamia Seed Oil Esters. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Black Rice Facial Oil while pregnant?
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.
Is Black Rice Facial Oil fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Black Rice Facial Oil contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Black Rice Facial Oil silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Black Rice Facial Oil contain essential oils?
Yes — it contains Lavandula Angustifolia Oil.
Is Black Rice Facial Oil paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Black Rice Facial Oil?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Black Rice Facial Oil?
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
How many ingredients does Black Rice Facial Oil have?
It lists 11 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Black Rice Facial Oil?
Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea.
Brand
Haruharu Wonder
Country
Korea