Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Skin barrier support3 experts

“It's infused with the same antioxidant rich black rice extract to nourish and protect the skin barrier.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 5:34

Excess oil and shine2 experts

“It's also one of the most matte of all the ones I've tried.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 4:51

Breakouts and acne1 expert

“So if you're super oily, maybe you're acne prone and you want something that isn't going to give you any shine whatsoever, I think this is a really good option.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 4:51

Irritated or reactive skin1 expert

“It's definitely ideal for really sensitive, reactive, or even post-procedure skin.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 5:34

Skin recovering after a procedure1 expert

“It's definitely ideal for really sensitive, reactive, or even post-procedure skin.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 5:34

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Mad About Skin

734k subs

✓Yay

"It doesn't have any white cast to it, which is really rare for a mineral sunscreen. A lot of the times they have quite a visible cast to them, which puts people off, particularly if you have a deeper, darker, and richer skin tone. Mineral sunscreens often don't work. This one doesn't. It actually works beautifully on skin. [...] It takes a little bit longer to rub in than a chemical sunscreen. That's normal. That's just mineral sunscreens for you. The finish is invisible."

All 6 takes from Mad About Skin

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"This is hands down the lightest weight mineral sunscreen I've ever found. I love it, it just blends seamlessly with my skin. As someone who's not a fan of mineral sunscreens, this is probably the one that I genuinely reach for as part of my routine. [...] It's slightly thicker than some of the others when you put it on, but when you work it in it's truly invisible and disappears without a trace, blends in really quickly."

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"This is the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Daily Sunscreen. This is really nice, slightly thicker than the others, and because it's mineral base you should expect that, but still disappears without a trace. You have to, it takes a little longer to work in, but if you persevere with it, it will disappear. For people that like a mineral sunscreen as opposed to a chemical one, this is a really nice option that feels beautiful."

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"It's not quite as hydrating as the Mad About Skin one, but for a mineral sunscreen it definitely adds back moisture as opposed to looking chalky and drawing out all the hydration that you have in your skin. I really like this one and it's not my day-to day preferred one, but on those days we want to mix it up I always have some great results with this, so I definitely recommend it for those of you guys that love a little mineral action in your sunscreen."

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"It doesn't have any white cast to it, which is really rare for a mineral sunscreen. A lot of the times they have quite a visible cast to them, which puts people off, particularly if you have a deeper, darker, and richer skin tone. Mineral sunscreens often don't work. This one doesn't. It actually works beautifully on skin. [...] It takes a little bit longer to rub in than a chemical sunscreen. That's normal. That's just mineral sunscreens for you. The finish is invisible."

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"This is our only mineral sunscreen on today's list. [...] For people that like a mineral sunscreen, this is my go-to. It's also one of the most matte of all the ones I've tried. So if you're super oily, maybe you're acne prone and you want something that isn't going to give you any shine whatsoever, I think this is a really good option. Comes in a pump, too. [...] Now, if you see this, it is thicker. It's a mineral sunscreen. [...] There's no getting around that."

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"It's really really nice. Some mineral sunscreens almost leave like a chalkiness on the skin. Not this. [...] It smells nice. It's fragrance free but it does have like just a nice overall finish. I like how it's probably one of the more matte sunscreens that I'm sharing today but it's certainly not like super chalky in any way. I absolutely love this. For those mineral fans out there this is one of the truly mineral sunscreens that actually works."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"It's got black rice extract that is really a source of great antioxidant, helps to kind of brighten your skin at the same time, along with niacinamide that [...] helps to strengthen our barrier, may offer some sebum regulation and brightening benefits, and then adenosine that supports overall healthy skin. It's a lovely option if you're looking for a mineral sunscreen, especially if you're oily and have kind of temporarily compromised skin barrier."

All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"It's got black rice extract that is really a source of great antioxidant, helps to kind of brighten your skin at the same time, along with niacinamide that [...] helps to strengthen our barrier, may offer some sebum regulation and brightening benefits, and then adenosine that supports overall healthy skin. It's a lovely option if you're looking for a mineral sunscreen, especially if you're oily and have kind of temporarily compromised skin barrier."

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"It contains [...] mineral filters, black rice, rice bran oil, niacinamide, and other plant-derived extracts that are nourishing. [...] I feel like it's the most dense texture-wise, but it's still very much lightweight and easy to spread, and leaves no white cast. It's fragrance-free, free of color and drying alcohol, so great for those with dry and sensitive skin. Finish-wise it still gives a semi-dewy finish, it's definitely not mattifying."

The Style and Beauty Doctor

222k subs

✓Yay

"This is a [...] really good mineral sunscreen. I did have a slight white cast. It wasn't the worst white cast that I've seen. It blends in beautifully. [...] I don't have to be like really worried because there's some mineral sunscreens that feel very pasty and it's really hard to blend into the skin. This blends in really nicely. It takes a little longer to blend in so that you've got it all covered."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

153k subs

✓Yay

"Offers broadspectrum protection without any chemical filters. It's still really lightweight, a little bit more creamy, blends pretty easy with minimal almost no white cast. It's definitely ideal for really sensitive, reactive, or even post-procedure skin. It's infused with the same antioxidant rich black rice extract to nourish and protect the skin barrier. The ingredients here are zinc oxide, black rice extract, adenosine, and niacinamide."

Kelly Driscoll

91k subs

✓Yay

"I personally hate [...] mineral sunscreens, but I do like this one. I don't like mineral sunscreens because I have some melanin in my skin, so [...] there will always be some type of white cast, [...] and I also have very dehydration-prone skin and [...] mineral filters seem to zap a lot of moisture from my skin. However, what really impressed me about this sunscreen is that it actually doesn't really seem to dry out my skin that much."

All 3 takes from Kelly Driscoll

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"This retails about twelve dollars, though it's a newer release from Haruharu that just came out this year, so at discount K-Beauty retailers like YesStyle you can get it for twelve dollars, but at more boutique K-Beauty stores you're probably still going to be paying closer to the full price, closer to twenty dollars. [...] They're using zinc oxide for the mineral filter here and I just love how they've executed this."

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"There's a nice elegance to this. Blendability, you don't have to rub this really hard into your skin. It blends nicely, settles in very beautifully. I do find mineral filters to be a little drying on my skin, but with this one not as much. [...] There is still a little bit for me personally, but if you've ever had that little twinge of dehydration with mineral sunscreen, this is a much better [...] balanced formulation."

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"I personally hate [...] mineral sunscreens, but I do like this one. I don't like mineral sunscreens because I have some melanin in my skin, so [...] there will always be some type of white cast, [...] and I also have very dehydration-prone skin and [...] mineral filters seem to zap a lot of moisture from my skin. However, what really impressed me about this sunscreen is that it actually doesn't really seem to dry out my skin that much."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Yay

"I put a lot on both arms, my kids helped a little bit, and as you could see it actually blends beautifully over time. At first I was skeptical thinking it's going to leave a white cast but she even told me that she loved it. I did try to put a lot on her arms and it is really really nice. You get this one for $14 and it is beautiful."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++?

A lightweight mineral sunscreen with SPF 50+ and PA++++ protection, formulated with zinc oxide, black rice extract, niacinamide, and adenosine to provide broad-spectrum UV defense while nourishing and protecting the skin barrier.

Is Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ worth it?

Yes. All 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++'s Guru Score?

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

Who is Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ best for?

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

What is Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is good for skin barrier support (3 experts), excess oil and shine (2 experts), breakouts and acne (1 expert), irritated or reactive skin (1 expert) and skin recovering after a procedure (1 expert).

Is Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ good for skin barrier support?

3 experts who reviewed Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ say it is. Dr. Aleksandra Brown put it this way: “It's infused with the same antioxidant rich black rice extract to nourish and protect the skin barrier.”