
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner 300ml
A lightweight, fragrance-free, alcohol-free toner built around fermented black rice extract (Oryza Sativa), with independent research supporting antioxidant and brightening benefits from fermented black rice¹. The formula includes Beta-Glucan for barrier support and Red Ginseng Root Extract.
Certified Vegan and PETA Approved.
Key ingredients
- Fermented Black Rice Extract (Oryza Sativa) — antioxidant, supports brightening¹
- Beta-Glucan — supports barrier repair and soothing
- Hyaluronic Acid — supports hydration
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract — antioxidant
Best suited for
- Normal, dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin wanting a fragrance-free, alcohol-free toner
- Anyone wanting the brightening/antioxidant benefit of fermented black rice.
Screening summary
Out of the 22 listed ingredients, 21 passed with no comments. The other one, Usnea Barbata Extract, is a Lichen extract and is a botanical sensitiser for some users.
A patch test is recommended before first use.
See the full ingredients, plain English translation and the Screening results in the collapsible text.
Every product here, including this one, is checked against our Ingredient Standards before it makes the cut.
¹ Lab research on fermented black rice found it inhibits pigment-producing pathways and shows antioxidant activity ("Fermented Unpolished Black Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Inhibits Melanogenesis via ERK, p38, and AKT Phosphorylation in B16F10 Melanoma Cells." J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2020;30(8):1184–1194. PMID: 32423183). This study used cultured mouse melanoma cells, not human skin or a human trial — it points to a mechanism rather than a guaranteed visible result.
Full ingredients list, plain English translations and screening results
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INCI |
Plain English translation by Abevo |
Screening result |
|---|---|---|
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Aqua |
Water |
✅ Passes |
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Betaine |
Beet-derived moisturiser |
✅ Passes |
|
Glycerin |
Moisture-binding humectant |
✅ Passes |
|
Propanediol |
Plant-derived moisture-binding solvent |
✅ Passes |
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract |
Baikal skullcap root extract |
✅ Passes |
|
1,2-Hexanediol |
Plant-based preservative booster |
✅ Passes |
|
Aspergillus Ferment |
Fermented mushroom-derived extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Oryza Sativa Extract |
Rice extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract |
Bamboo shoot bark extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract |
Korean pasque flower extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Usnea Barbata Extract |
Lichen extract |
✅ℹ️ Passes. See information below |
|
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract |
Japanese pepper fruit extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Butylene Glycol |
Moisture-binding solvent |
✅ Passes |
|
Cellulose Gum |
Plant-fibre thickener |
✅ Passes |
|
Xanthan Gum |
Natural thickener |
✅ Passes |
|
Sodium Gluconate |
Mineral-binder |
✅ Passes |
|
Hyaluronic Acid |
Hyaluronic acid |
✅ Passes |
|
Cyclodextrin |
Sugar-derived stabiliser |
✅ Passes |
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract |
Ginseng root extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Beta-Glucan |
Soothing, moisture-binding sugar |
✅ Passes |
|
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide |
Tamarind seed extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Glucose |
Plant sugar, moisturiser |
✅ Passes |
✅ℹ️ Contains Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract. We recommend a patch test before first use, particularly if you have known sensitivities to lichens or botanical extracts generally.
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