Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum

Gentle night retinol serum with bakuchiol and fermented black rice

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight is a lightweight evening serum that pairs a low-dose retinol with bakuchiol on a fermented black rice base. The retinol is delivered in encapsulated form for a gentler introduction, while ceramide NP and sunflower seed oil keep the skin barrier comfortable overnight.

Why Choose It?

• Encapsulated retinol for beginners: A low 0.08% retinol is held inside a protective shell that releases gradually on skin, making it a friendlier entry point for first-time retinol users.
• Bakuchiol works alongside the retinol: Bakuchiol is a plant-derived molecule used in skincare on the same fine-line and texture goals as retinol, with a softer feel layered into the formula.
• Fermented black rice antioxidant base: Fermented black rice extract and aspergillus ferment carry the brand's signature antioxidant story under the active layer.
• Barrier support for night use: Ceramide NP, sunflower seed oil and adenosine keep the formula nourishing and comfortable so skin can recover overnight.

Best For

Mature skin and first-time retinol users who want a gentle, low-strength introduction in the evening routine. The lightweight serum suits combination to normal skin and layers cleanly under a richer night cream when extra occlusion is wanted.

Use in the evening as the serum step. On nights when skin wants extra cushion over the retinol, layer a nourishing face cream on top to seal the serum in.

• Cleanse and tone in the evening; leave the skin slightly damp.
• Press the airless pump and dispense a pea-sized amount onto fingertips.
• Smooth over the face, avoiding the immediate eye and lip areas.
• Press in gently and allow a minute to absorb before the next step.
• Follow with a moisturiser at night.

Tips

• Start with two to three nights per week and build up as skin tolerates — even at 0.08% retinol, a gradual ramp matters.
• Patch test on the inner forearm before first full-face use if skin is reactive or already on other actives.
• Avoid combining on the same night with strong exfoliating acids until skin is adapted.

Daily SPF is required during retinol use — the active increases skin's sensitivity to UV, so always finish the morning routine with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.