Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 16, 2026
Bakuchiol plumps fine lines and brightens under-eyes through hydration; eczema flares happen.
What the community says
This is a lightweight bakuchiol eye cream for people wanting softer-looking lines, makeup-friendly hydration, and a gentler retinol alternative. Redditors report brighter-looking circles from moisture, not dramatic bag reduction, and some eczema-prone users describe winter flares.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentler retinol alternative for the eye area
- Plumps fine lines and layers under makeup
- Comfortable for sting-prone eyes
Watch out for
Product details
Skin Type
Values
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies
What the studies found
- All 5 studies that tested it on its own found it helped fade dark spots
- On its own, it reduced facial darkening and made skin look lighter than a placebo
- It also improved dark spots linked with sun damage in one clinical trial
- Used with other ingredients, it faded patches more than niacinamide alone or the other ingredient alone
- The side effects were similar and mild in the study that reported them
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 3 studies tested it on its own. See all 9 studies
On Reddit: Concealer stays out of creases, while users also report less-visible lines and a refreshed eye area. 9 mentions
What the studies found
- All 3 studies that tested it on its own found it helped with signs of aging
- Studies found it improved the look of wrinkles and made skin seem firmer
- Studies also found it helped dark spots and reduced redness and yellowing
- One study found it helped skin hold more water and lowered water loss through the skin
- Used with another ingredient, it improved dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness more than niacinamide alone
Skin Barrier
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Niacinamide: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 43 mentions across 26 threads
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“Eye cream Mary & May Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice eye cream”
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“I’m using HHW in the day, it’s light and sits well under makeup”
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“to me it seemed the M&M decreased circles more, while lines were less visible with the HHW”
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“...eye cream, moisturizer, jojoba oil...”
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“I use Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream...”
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“- Haruharu Wonder Bakuchiol eye cream”
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“I use a Haruharu Wonder Bakuchiol eye cream and noticed the small areas that overlap with the eye cream and Tret started looking amazing!”
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“So I looked it up and found they can compliment each other so added it to the routine”
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“I use Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream for my eyes”
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“Could I ask what you used for your milia?”
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“I use Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream for my eyes, but I also think it's the combination of my hydrating products and the azaleic acid”
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“Other products I use- red anua txa serum, haruharu wonder eye cream”
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“I need all of these products!”
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“Current routine and HGs”
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“Eye mask: HARUHARU bakuchiol eye cream”
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“i love that haruharu under eye cream.”
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“I actually noticed a difference and its usually hard for me to tell with eyecream.”
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