haruharu US Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel
Works for
CleansingCoco-betaine, Xanthan gum + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
3 of 4 community members would buy it again.
It dried out my face
It doesn't cause acne but I do think it's a bit too stripping for my very dry skin. I still think it's not too bad and if I don't find a more moisturising alternative I'm happy to stick with it.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-betaine~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePropanediol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium chloride~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloride1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Xanthan gum~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePotassium cocoyl glycinate~0.6–1.35%
Potassium cocoate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateOryza sativa extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Oryza sativa extractPhyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An extract of bamboo shoot skins. Has anti-microbial properties
More about Phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractAspergillus ferment extract filtrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolTrehalose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCyclodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- 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
More about CyclodextrinZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPulsatilla koreana extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium cocoate, Oryza sativa extract, Phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Aspergillus ferment extract filtrate, Beta-glucan, Butylene glycol, Trehalose, Citric acid, Cyclodextrin, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| haruharu USBlack Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | celimaxDual Barrier Mild Gel Cleanser | TypologyPurifying Face Gel Cleanser — 2% Zinc PCA + Bamboo Extract | Kopari BeautyMarine Clean Purifying Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $9.54 | $13.77+$4.23 | $34.50+$24.96 | $12.00+$2.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Zinc Pca | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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