Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

Haruharu Wonder

Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
71%
Combination (dry)
71%
Balanced
99%
Combination (oily)
69%
Oily
69%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Elevate your skincare routine with the Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, a nutrient-rich formula designed to strengthen and rejuvenate your skin barrier. Powered by a 5 Ceramide Complex and 5 Fatty Acids Complex, it deeply hydrates and smooths while maintaining moisture balance. Infused with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to enhance elasticity and upcycled Black Rice Lees Extract for antioxidant and soothing benefits, this essence delivers firming and plumping effects with every application. The lightweight, creamy texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving skin soft and moisturized without stickiness.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

Overview

Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence is a cushioning essence from Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glycerin and Panthenol.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Glucosyl Ceramide NP and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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 essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 9 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

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 24 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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.

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

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)

Hydration

3rd 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

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

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 Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

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

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (43)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate 1,2-hexanediol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Cetearyl Alcohol Hydroxyacetophenone Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Oryza Sativa Extract Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Xanthan Gum Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Bifida Ferment Filtrate Aspergillus Ferment Ethylhexylglycerin Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Glucosyl Ceramide NP Disodium Edta Pentylene Glycol Tromethamine Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Phytosterols Oryza Sativa Lees Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Stearic Acid Palmitic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Squalane Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Cyclodextrin Arachidic Acid Myristic Acid Oleic Acid Phytosphingosine Cholesterol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

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
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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)
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.

12
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

12
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

3rd 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
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
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
Emollient, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt

10 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
11 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
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.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
12 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
13 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Plant extract, Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Extract is an extract of the grains of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th 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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

19 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading
21 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

21st 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

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
22 Bifida Ferment Filtrate Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bifida Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucosyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Glucose and Ceramide NP.

27 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
29 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • BioMed Research International, July 2018, ePublication
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, April 2017, pages 115-138
  • Nutrients, December 2016, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, May-June 2008, pages 217-224
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Lees Extract is an extract of the solid residue obtained after fermentation of the Rice (Oryza sativa L., Gramineae) in the manufacture of wine

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Plant extract

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae

Anti-Aging
34 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
35 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecanoic acid

36 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

36th 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

37 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin

Hydration
39 Cyclodextrin Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cycloheptapentylose

40 Arachidic Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Icosanoic acid

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
41 Myristic Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecanoic acid

42 Oleic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
44 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
45 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?

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What are the active ingredients in Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?

PANTHENOL, CERAMIDE EOP.

How do I use Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?

Shake well before use. Apply a moderate amount on hands and gently massage into your face and neck. Lightly pat to aid in absorption.

What skin types is Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence good for?

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), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence good for sensitive 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.

Is Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence fungal acne safe?

9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence 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 Probiotics Barrier Essence fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?

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 Probiotics Barrier Essence?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence have?

It lists 45 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?

Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Haruharu Wonder
Country
Korea

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