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Black Rice Night Retinol Serum for Beginners.

Haruharu
Black Rice Night Retinol Serum for Beginners
Retinoids

About this product

A gentle retinol serum designed for sensitive skin and retinol beginners, featuring encapsulated retinol for controlled, slower release.

Best for

Sensitive skinYounger skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

82%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this as an ideal entry point for retinol newcomers and those with reactive skin conditions like rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis. The encapsulated retinol formula is highlighted for delivering slower, more controlled penetration that minimizes irritation while maintaining efficacy. Reviewers also note the serum has a pleasant, hydrating texture that feels comfortable at night.
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"Black Rice Night Retinol Serum for Beginners is so good. It is an exceptional retinol if you have sensitive skin or you are new to retinol in general. The serum one is texturally beautiful. It also contains encapsulated retinol which means that the way the retinol is released into the skin is more slow and controlled. So that really helps with penetration but also reduces the irritation potential of a product like this. If I have a patient who is new to retinoids and they're like where do I start? I recommend this one all the time. Also for my patients who have rosacea, they're prone to peroral dermatitis, they have seborrheic dermatitis, so like dandruff of the face, and they just find that their skin is really reactive and doesn't tend to do well with active ingredients that are promoting skin cell turnover, which is something that retinol does. I will have them start with this."
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"This one feels really nice and very hydrating. If you're new to retinol, this one might be a nice way to get started. I've really been loving using it at night, and out of all the new goodies, I think this one's my favorite so far."
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