Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel

Review

Results you may expect from using Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel:

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Glycerin
4
Coco-Betaine
3
Sodium Chloride
2
Pentylene Glycol
1.5
Propanediol
1.3
1,2-Hexanediol
1
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Betaine
0.3
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
0.3
Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Tartaric Acid
0.3
Mandelic Acid
0.3
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
0.3
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
0.3
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
0.3
Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract
0.3
Aspergillus Ferment
0.3
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
0.3
Cyclodextrin
0.3
Beta-Glucan
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Coco-Betaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Coco-BetaineA naturally-derived cleansing agent often paired with other surfactants. It can help make other cleansing agents less harsh on the skin, and it also provides high amounts of fine foam.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %3
Function
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Pentylene Glycol
Est. %2
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Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Propanediol
Est. %1.5
Function
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PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %1.3
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1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %1
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Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
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BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %0.3
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Potassium Cocoyl GlycinateDescription is coming soon
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
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HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Tartaric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tartaric AcidA less used AHA. It is mostly used as a pH adjusting ingredient and its effects on the skin are yet to be researched. Its derivatives are used in a similar manner to barrier-repairing ceramides.
Mandelic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mandelic AcidDerived from almonds, this ingredient is one of the gentlest AHAs and is used for its exfoliating and antimicrobial properties. It is particularly beneficial for acne but also helps to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractAn abrasive rice extract rich in various emollient fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamin E.
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
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Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark ExtractDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
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Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractA pepper extract that is claimed to have antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Pulsatilla Koreana ExtractAn extract derived from the Korean pasque flower. It contains various saponins with antimicrobial properties and has been successfully tested against bacteria involved with acne.
Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Usnea Barbata (Lichen) ExtractA lichen-derivative with proven antibacterial activity.
Aspergillus Ferment
Est. %0.3
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Aspergillus FermentDescription is coming soon
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Panax Ginseng Root ExtractDerived from the roots of the Korean Ginseng, this extract contains a mixture of antioxidant and soothing ginsenosides which are proven to reduce inflammation and treat eczema. The root is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine.
Cyclodextrin
Est. %0.3
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CyclodextrinA naturally derived ingredient with the ability to absorb other compounds and remove harmful metal ions from water.
Beta-Glucan
Est. %0.3
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Beta-GlucanA special polysaccharide obtained from cereals, mushrooms, yeast, bacteria, and some species of seaweed. It is a promising anti-wrinkle, wound healing, antioxidant, and moisturizing ingredient.