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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream for skin with dark spots

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for skin with dark spots; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate hydration and plumping for your normal skin due to the humectant properties of sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which provide general skincare benefits but are not specifically targeted for pigmentation.
  • The emollient action of Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Oenothera Biennis Oil further supports skin hydration, aligning well with your normal skin type.
  • The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
  • For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
  • Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cream is widely praised as a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer ideal for combination and oily skin types, often described as leaving a "satin" or non-greasy finish. While it effectively soothes and hydrates mild dryness, users with very dry skin or those in harsh winter climates frequently report it is not occlusive enough to be their sole moisturizer.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately”
    • “perfect under makeup”
    • “doesn't clog pores”
  • Soothing hydration Often Mentioned
    • “calmed my redness”
    • “gives a healthy glow”
    • “skin feels velvety”
  • Impractical packaging Often Mentioned
    • “rolls off the counter”
    • “hard to get last bit out”
    • “awkward to store”
  • Gentle ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “no breakouts”
    • “clean ingredient list”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa”
    • “relaxing herbal scent”
    • “refreshing aromatherapy”
  • Insufficient for dry skin Sometimes Noted
    • “need to layer it”
    • “skin felt tight later”
    • “too light for winter”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “smell lingers too long”
    • “irritated my nose”
    • “wish I bought unscented”
  • Small quantity Rarely Noted
    • “finished in a month”
    • “wish it was bigger”
    • “expensive for the size”

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Questions and answers

How well does the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream work for skin with dark spots?

This cream works moderately well for your skin, providing good hydration and a safe profile, though it lacks specific ingredients to fade dark spots. To better address dark spots, this skin type needs a moisturizing treatment that combines effective brightening ingredients with hydrating agents to target pigmentation without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for skin with dark spots?

This cream is an average fit for skin with dark spots because it mainly provides moisture rather than targeting pigmentation. Skin with dark spots needs products that contain effective brightening ingredients combined with soothing and moisturizing components.

What does Black Rice Extract do for skin with dark spots?

Black rice extract helps calm skin and may reduce dark spots by targeting factors that cause uneven pigment. This ingredient also provides antioxidants that protect against daily skin stress, keeping your complexion looking smooth and clear.

International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018Plants, 2023

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for skin with dark spots?

Hyaluronic acid is unlikely to directly fade dark spots, but it helps keep dry and uneven skin plump and deeply hydrated. To effectively target dark spots, this type of skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside your hydrator.

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning and evening routines. Skincare for dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants like vitamin C to effectively fade discoloration.

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. This helps keep the skin soft and is unlikely to cause irritation.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing cream twice a day to keep your skin soft and hydrated. Daily application helps maintain moisture and smooth out dryness without irritating your skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots because it contains no harsh ingredients and has a safe profile. A product for this skin needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants to effectively fade dark spots.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as it has a very good safety profile and poses no risk of irritation. The skin around the eyes is quite thin compared to other areas, while the skin on the back is thick, yet this gentle formula is suitable across different body regions.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (linalool and limonene) and drying alcohol (ethanol).

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.

    Biomaterials Advances, 2022
  • Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.

    Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
  • Black rice extract treatment downregulated MMP-1 and MMP-3 expression, increased type I procollagen expression, and reduced reactive oxygen species production in ultraviolet-irradiated HaCaT and human dermal fibroblast skin cells.

    International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018
  • Black rice hydrolyzed peptides induce a dose-dependent increase in hyaluronan synthase 2 gene expression and effectively increase hyaluronan production in HaCaT keratinocytes.

    Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2007
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.

    Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986
  • Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.

    Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019
  • Topical application of 10% evening primrose oil (EPO) and Lioxasol creams resulted in increased cell proliferative activity in the skin of female pigs compared to untreated skin, with EPO producing a more pronounced increase in basal layer labelling index and Lioxasol causing a more immediate increase in papillary dermis labelled cells.

    Cell Proliferation, 1997
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020

Why other moisturizers fit skin with dark spots better

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Aspergillus Extract Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethanol, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Linalool, Limonene

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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