Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 24, 2026
Bakuchiol eye cream for hydration and fine-line smoothing; sometimes stings.
What the community says
A bakuchiol-and-niacinamide eye cream people use for hydration, under-makeup wear, and a softer retinol-adjacent routine. Redditors like it for daytime or PM eye use, but some say it stings, isn’t moisturizing enough, or triggers eczema flares.
What this means for you
What people love
- Light enough for daytime under makeup
- Bakuchiol plus niacinamide for retinoid-adjacent eye care
- Adds moisture that can soften fine lines
Watch out for
Product details
Skin Type
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Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 40 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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“My goal is to eventually not need foundation and concealers lol 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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“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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