Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel

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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel Versus Honest Beauty Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser

Face Cleanser

Korean Brand South Korea

American Brand United States

Updated on March 31, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients

Honest Beauty Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser 22 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients

Honest Beauty Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser 22 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

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Coco-Betaine

Sodium Chloride

Pentylene Glycol

Propanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Xanthan Gum

Betaine

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Ethylhexylglycerin

Citric Acid

Tartaric Acid

Mandelic Acid

Oryza Sativa Extract

Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Skin Conditioning

Usnea Barbata Extract

Aspergillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient

Cyclodextrin

Absorbent

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning

Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

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Glyceryl Stearate Se

Emulsifying

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Isoamyl Laurate

Emollient

Propanediol

Solvent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Sodium Chloride

Phytosterols

Phospholipids

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sodium PCA

Humectant

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Arginine

Glutamic Acid

Xanthan Gum

Hydroxyacetophenone

Linoleic Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Citric Acid

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Sodium Chloride

Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum