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HaruHaru Wonder FAQs

What is Haruharu Wonder known for?

Fermented black rice. It is the ingredient the whole brand is built around and it runs through almost everything they make.

Fermenting rice breaks it down into smaller molecules and boosts its antioxidant and amino acid content, so it hydrates and it protects at the same time.

The formulas are low on fragrance and short on filler, which is why the brand does well with people whose skin reacts to most things.

Where should I start?

With the toner. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner is the anchor of the range and comes in 150ML and 300ML.

There is also a Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Sensitive Skin) version if your skin runs reactive.

It is a hydrating toner rather than a stripping one, so it goes on damp skin straight after cleansing and does not need a cotton pad. Pat it in with your hands and layer a second round if your skin is thirsty.

What else is worth knowing in the range?

A few products do specific jobs well.

  • Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum for renewal at night
  • Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence and Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist for barrier support
  • Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum for dark marks
  • Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum as a gentle exfoliant
  • Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil and Haruharu Wonder Black Rice 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel for a double cleanse
  • Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen for daily SPF

There is no moisturiser in this range in stock at the moment, so pair the toner and serums with a cream from elsewhere.

Is the retinol serum suitable for a beginner?

It is on the gentler end, which makes it a reasonable first retinol, but the rules still apply.

Start two nights a week on dry skin after cleansing, and always follow with a moisturiser. Build up only when two nights feels like nothing.

Daily SPF is not optional once you start. If you skip it, you undo the work and you risk pigmentation on top.

What does PHA do and how is it different from AHA?

PHA is a larger molecule than glycolic or lactic acid, so it works more on the surface and penetrates less. That makes it slower but far less likely to sting.

It is the acid to choose if stronger exfoliants have burned you before, or if your skin is dry or reactive. Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum is the option here.

Twice a week is plenty to start. Do not use it the same night as the retinol.

Is the range good for sensitive skin?

It is one of the better Korean ranges for it. The base formulas lean on fermented rice and centella, both of which are calming rather than active.

The dedicated sensitive skin toner exists for a reason and is the safest place to begin if you react to most things.

The two exceptions are the retinol serum and the PHA exfoliant. Introduce either one slowly and never both at once.