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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum
Haruharu Wonder

Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum

Serum · 20 mL

30%$15.40$22.00

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Key ingredients

RiceRetinolBakuchiolBamboo

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Made for

Sensitive
Full ingredients (33)
  1. Water
  2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  3. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
  4. Glycerin
  5. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Bakuchiol
  8. C14-22 Alcohols
  9. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  10. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
  11. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract(2,000ppm)
  12. Arginine
  13. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  14. Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract(1,000ppm)
  15. Disodium EDTA
  16. Retinol(0.08%)
  17. Aspergillus Ferment
  18. Ethylhexylglycerin
  19. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
  20. Xanthan Gum
  21. Adenosine
  22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  23. Glyceryl Stearate
  24. Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
  25. Ceramide NP
  26. Dipropylene Glycol
  27. Stearyl Alcohol
  28. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
  29. Glucose
  30. Hydroxyacetophenone
  31. Butylene Glycol
  32. Caprylyl Glycol
  33. Cyclodextrin

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A bottle of Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum on a greige table against a dusky mauve backdrop, between a black rice stalk and a sprig of purple flowers

Retinol for beginners

A gentle night serum pairing encapsulated retinol with plant-based bakuchiol and fermented black rice for smoother, firmer skin.

Made for new retinol users, the Night Knight serum softens the look of wrinkles and fine lines, refines texture and evens tone while you sleep. Its retinol is encapsulated in liposomes for gentle delivery, bakuchiol backs it up with a milder touch, and ceramide NP, sunflower seed oil and fermented black rice keep skin soft and comfortable.

Encapsulated retinol, per the ingredient list
0.08%
Encapsulated retinol, per the ingredient list
Plant-based bakuchiol, per haruharu wonder
1%
Plant-based bakuchiol, per haruharu wonder
Pump keeps the formula potent to the last drop
Airless
Pump keeps the formula potent to the last drop
A swirl of creamy ivory serum beside black rice grains, a black rice stalk and small purple flowers

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Retinol

    The classic anti-ageing vitamin A. It speeds cell turnover to soften wrinkles, firm skin and help keep pores clear, here encapsulated in liposomes so it skips surface irritation.

    No. 16 of 33 on the list

  • Bakuchiol + adenosine

    Bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative, works on wrinkles and elasticity without the irritation; adenosine helps smooth fine lines.

    No. 7, 21 of 33 on the list

  • Fermented black rice + bamboo

    100% Korean black rice, rich in antioxidant vitamin E, fermented with bamboo shoot bark for free-radical protection and moisture.

    No. 11, 14, 17 of 33 on the list

  • Ceramide NP + sunflower oil

    A soothing, barrier-friendly pair that keeps skin soft, hydrated and calm while the retinol works.

    No. 5, 25 of 33 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Ginseng root
A bottle of Night Knight Retinol Serum behind a pea-sized dot of creamy serum and a few black rice grains

How to use

At night, after toner

  1. 1

    Prep

    Cleanse, tone and let skin dry.

  2. 2

    Pump

    Dispense a pea-sized amount.

  3. 3

    Massage

    Spread evenly over the face, avoiding the eyes and mouth, then pat to absorb.

  4. 4

    Build up

    Start twice a week and work up to nightly. If skin gets irritated or dry, use it less often.

A smooth smear of creamy ivory serum beside a black rice stalk in low evening light

Goodnight to wrinkles

Good morning to smooth, firm and even-looking skin.

Good to know

  • Contains retinol. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Don’t combine it with other retinoids, direct acids (AHA/BHA/PHA), high-strength copper peptides or vitamin C.
  • Retinol makes skin more sensitive to UV, so wear sunscreen every day.
  • No added fragrance; the natural scent of retinol and bakuchiol fades once absorbed.
  • Comes in 20 mL. Use within 3 months of opening.