haruharu US Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream Unscented

haruharu US Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream Unscented

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“This lightweight and nutrient-rich cream works wonders as it effortlessly enhances skin tone, texture, and firmness while delivering a heavenly surge of hydration that lasts all day long.”
Source: Soko Glam

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.1–3.1%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~1.7–2.6%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.1–1.6%
Heptyl undecylenateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish~0.5–1.15%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.45–1.05%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.4–0.95%
Aspergillus fermentKey activeEffect: MediumAn extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation~0.3–0.7%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.15–0.65%
Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.1–0.35%
Oryza sativa extractEffect: LowA grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
Evens skin tone
Aspergillus ferment
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What the product description says
“Unveil a more radiant and even complexion as this cream helps to minimize the appearance of uneven skin tone and balance the pH levels, leaving your skin with a satin-smooth finish that feels simply divine.”
Source: Soko Glam

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Aspergillus fermentEffect: LowAn extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smellHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Heptyl undecylenateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finishMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extractAn extract of bamboo shoot skins. Has anti-microbial propertiesMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.1–1.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Cetearyl olivate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2.1–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.7–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Polyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium phytate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Oryza sativa extract~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Heptyl undecylenate~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.4–0.95%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An extract of bamboo shoot skins. Has anti-microbial properties

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Aspergillus ferment~0.3–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation

More about Aspergillus ferment
Panax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Pulsatilla koreana extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell

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Usnea barbata extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl palmitate~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Sorbitan palmitate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Cyclodextrin~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Alcohol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Glycerin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Sodium phytate, Cetearyl alcohol, Oryza sativa extract, Heptyl undecylenate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oenothera biennis oil, Phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extract, Aspergillus ferment, Panax ginseng root extract, Hyaluronic acid, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Usnea barbata extract, Butylene glycol, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Cyclodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol

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