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
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
face neck essence
Haruharu Wonder
face neck essence
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Take the skin testElevate 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
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.
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)
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
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
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
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.
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
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
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
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
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
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
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
"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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba 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 "Toning" 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 45 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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.
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)
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
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
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
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.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
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)
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)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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)-
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
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
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
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
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
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
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
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
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cycloheptapentylose
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Icosanoic acid
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
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)-
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)-
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)-
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
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
Haruharu Wonder
Shares 14 key ingredients with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence: Water, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
VT Cosmetics
Shares 8 key ingredients with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence: Water, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Missha
Shares 7 key ingredients with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence: Glycerin, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Numbuzin
Shares 7 key ingredients with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate
Torriden
Shares 7 key ingredients with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Panthenol
Dr. Althea
Shares 6 key ingredients with Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
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, PANTHENOL, 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, CERAMIDE EOP.
PANTHENOL, CERAMIDE EOP.
Shake well before use. Apply a moderate amount on hands and gently massage into your face and neck. Lightly pat to aid in absorption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
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 morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 45 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Haruharu Wonder, a brand based in Korea.
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