Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 24, 2026
Hyaluronic acid toner floods dehydrated skin; lavender fragrance can trigger breakouts.
What the community says
A watery humectant toner with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, betaine, and alcohol for layering after cleansing. Dehydrated, tret-irritated skin may love the quick hydration, but fragrance-sensitive or congestion-prone users can see stinging, breakouts, or bumps.
What this means for you
Backed by 23 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Hyaluronic acid plus humectants deliver noticeable hydration
- Watery, fast-absorbing finish sits well under makeup
- Layers well when retinoids leave skin tight and irritated
Watch out for
- Lavender oil, limonene, and linalool create real fragrance risk
- Can cause whiteheads, congestion, or forehead breakouts
- Hydration feels basic or insufficient for some users
Product details
Use caution
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Dehydration
Some evidence
Hyaluronic Acid: 2 studies tested it directly. See all 3 studies
On Reddit: Layered two or three times, it builds hydration for oily skin without leaving it greasy. 84 mentions
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 310 mentions across 23 threads
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner on Reddit, in one place — 23 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free”
Positive
“Still new with the Haruharu, but really liking it so far”
Positive
“Skin flood with:”
Positive
“haru haru black rice toner”
Positive
“These are the main ones I have stuck with”
Positive
“my skin is glowy and has a much better texture”
Positive
“Essence/toner HaruHaru Wonder black rice toner”
Positive
“day time Zero Pore cleanser, HaruHaru HA toner/a milky toner”
Positive
“I’m using HHW in the day, it’s light and sits well under makeup”
Positive
“-haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner”
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“I used the toner so far(i does not sting! Lol) its hydrating (:”
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“And Haruharu toner is on my test queue too!”
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“The fermented black rice toner is amazing.”
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“It hydrates my skin so well.”
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“their toner is SO GOOD omg i’ve bought it mane times already it’s somehow so quenching and hydrating”
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“Then I added HaruHaru Black Rice Toner, and it was like, woah! Nice!”
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“The HaruHaru one doesn't control oil that much”
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“so I added the HaruHaru Barrier Essence for night use”
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