Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum — Reddit Reviews
Updated November 10, 2026
Beginner-friendly bakuchiol-retinol serum for gradual anti-aging results.
What the community says
A low-strength 0.08% retinol serum paired with 1% bakuchiol for new retinoid users building tolerance without a dramatic adjustment period. It fits sensitive skin better than an aggressive start, though experienced retinoid users may find results slow.
What this means for you
Backed by 4 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
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What the science says
For signs of aging, the research on bakuchiol is not proven yet, because the studies so far are few and their answer is unclear 1. One study found it reduced wrinkles and dark spots about as well as retinol did 1. In that same study, the most common side effects were less scaling and stinging than with retinol 1.
- Bakuchiol for anti-aging Not proven yet · 6 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum ingredients
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bakuchiol, C14-22 Alcohols, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract(2,000PPM), Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract(1,000PPM), Disodium EDTA, Retinol(0.08%), Aspergillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glucose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclodextrin
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Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 4 threads
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“haruharu wonder black rice night knight retinol serum”
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“PM:”
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“round lab 1025 dokdo cleanser”
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“Haruharu Wonder Night Knight Retinol serum is very sensitive skin / beginner friendly.”
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“Yes, haru wonder Bakuchiol/ retinol serum is literally marketed as a product for beginners.”
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“It’s really nice too. Gentle and effective.”
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“I bought the haruharu wonder retinol + eye cream duo since I wanted something beginner friendly.”
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“you can apply it after cleansing. the serum is pretty gentle and unlikely to cause irritation”
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“Start with 3x a week to help your skin build tolerance then move up to every day after a few weeks”
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“I'm really loving Haruharu Wonder's black rice line.”
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“Night Knight Retinol Serum”
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“nightly.”
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