[haruharuwonder] Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence - 2size

Product Overview

A rich, milky barrier-supporting essence designed for skin that needs hydration, emollient replenishment and lipid support rather than humectants alone.

The formula combines multiple ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids with sunflower seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, squalane and shea butter. It also contains glycerin and panthenol for hydration, alongside black rice and several fermented ingredients.

This gives the Glass Ritual Hydration Collection a more lipid-focused essence for dry and dehydrated skin that needs greater conditioning than a conventional watery essence.

Why We Chose It

Glass Ritual chose the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence because it addresses an important part of dehydration that simple hyaluronic-acid products do not: supporting the lipid environment that helps the skin retain moisture.

The formula contains Ceramide NP, NS, AS, AP and EOP, together with cholesterol and several fatty acids. These are complemented by emollients including sunflower, meadowfoam, squalane and shea butter.

Glycerin and panthenol add humectant support, while Galactomyces, Bifida and Aspergillus ferments provide additional skin-conditioning components.

This makes it one of the more comprehensive barrier-oriented hydration essences on our shelf.

Benefits

• Provides hydration plus substantial emollient support
• Contains five types of ceramides
• Contains cholesterol
• Contains multiple fatty acids
• Helps support the skin's natural barrier lipid environment
• Contains glycerin and panthenol for hydration
• Includes squalane for lightweight emollient support
• Contains sunflower and meadowfoam seed oils
• Includes several fermented ingredients
• Contains black rice extract
• Richer than a conventional watery essence
• Fragrance-free

Who It's For

May be particularly suitable for:

• Dry and dehydrated skin
• Skin experiencing moisture loss
• Normal-to-dry skin
• Skin that feels tight or uncomfortable
• Those who find simple humectant essences insufficient
• Those wanting ceramide and lipid support
• Those wanting a richer essence beneath moisturiser
• Those seeking a fragrance-free barrier-focused formula

Combination or oily skin can still use it, but the relatively emollient formula may feel richer than necessary for some users.

How to Use

Shake well before use to properly combine the formula.

After cleansing and toning, dispense an appropriate amount into clean hands.

Gently smooth over the face and neck and pat until absorbed.

Follow with serum if required and an appropriate moisturiser.

Use morning and/or evening according to individual skin needs.

Because this is already a relatively rich essence, multiple layers are unlikely to be necessary for most users.

Ritual Position

Cleanse → Toner → Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence → Serum if needed → Moisturiser

This is primarily a hydrating, lipid-replenishing and barrier-supporting essence.

Glass Ritual Pairing

For dry and dehydrated skin, follow with an appropriate moisturiser to help further reduce moisture loss.

Because this essence already contains ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids and several emollients, it may reduce the need for numerous additional hydrating layers.

For combination skin, use a smaller amount and pair with a lighter moisturiser.

For very dry skin, pair with a richer moisturiser according to how the skin responds.

The goal is not to accumulate the greatest possible number of barrier products. It is to provide the skin with enough water, humectants, lipids and moisture retention for its individual needs.

Key Ingredients

Ceramide NP + NS + AS + AP + EOP
A mixture of ceramides that provides lipid and skin-conditioning support to the skin barrier.

Cholesterol
One of the major lipid classes naturally present in the skin barrier.

Fatty Acids
Stearic, palmitic, arachidic, myristic and oleic acids contribute additional lipid and emollient support.

Glycerin
A well-established humectant that helps attract and retain water at the skin's surface.

Panthenol
Provides humectant, soothing and skin-conditioning support.

Squalane
A lightweight emollient that helps soften the skin and reduce moisture loss.

Sunflower Seed Oil
Provides emollient and lipid support.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil
An emollient oil that helps soften and condition the skin.

Shea Butter
A richer emollient that provides additional softness and moisture-retention support.

Hydrogenated Lecithin + Phytosphingosine + Phytosterols
Lipid-related conditioning ingredients that complement the ceramide-rich formulation.

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate + Bifida Ferment Filtrate + Aspergillus Ferment
Fermented ingredients providing additional skin-conditioning support.

Black Rice Extract
Provides antioxidant and skin-conditioning components.

Full Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (2,000ppm), Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract (2,000ppm), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (1,000ppm), Panthenol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate (1,000ppm), Aspergillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phytosterols, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract (100ppm), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cyclodextrin, Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Ceramide NS, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP.

Safety & Ingredient Information

For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if persistent irritation develops.

The formula contains fermented ingredients and hydrolyzed wheat protein. Those with particularly sensitive or reactive skin should introduce the product carefully and consider patch testing.

Ingredient formulations may occasionally be updated by the manufacturer. Always check the ingredient list printed on the product packaging received for the most current formulation.

Glass Ritual Note: This essence is particularly valuable when dehydration needs more than humectants alone. Its combination of multiple ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids, emollients, squalane and humectants provides a well-rounded approach to hydration and barrier support.