Side-by-side comparison

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

Both are moisturisers. They share a 64% active-ingredient overlap, so the real decision is about price, texture and the supporting ingredients. Here's the side-by-side.

64%Active overlap
Haruharu Wonder
MoisturiserBudgetMorning or evening
DehydrationSensitivityDullness

A lightweight fermented black rice moisturiser with a low-pH, fragrance-free formula. Comfortable everyday hydration with an antioxidant slant; suits sensitive and combination skin.

La Roche-Posay
MoisturiserMid-rangeMorning or evening
Damaged BarrierIrritationDryness

A multipurpose repair balm with panthenol (5%), madecassoside and shea butter. A cult barrier-rescue product for irritated, flaking or post-procedure skin — rich and occlusive, so better as a targeted balm than an everyday face lotion for oily skin.

The verdict

Which should you choose?

On price, the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream sits in the Budget tier versus Mid-range for the La Roche-Posay — so it's the more budget-led pick if the overlap is what you're after. The Haruharu Wonder leans toward Dehydration, Dullness, Sensitivity. The La Roche-Posay leans toward Damaged Barrier, Dryness, Irritation.

The overlap

What they share

At 64% active overlap, these are the ingredients doing comparable work in both formulas:

The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Haruharu Wonder — top of the list

  • Oryza Sativa Ex…~30–70%
  • Aqua~5–25%
  • Glycerin~3–10%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~2–6%
  • Butylene Glycol~1.5–4%

La Roche-Posay — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Glycerin~5–25%
  • Panthenol~3–10%
  • Butyrospermum P…~2–6%
  • Pentylene Glycol~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

Haruharu WonderLa Roche-Posay
CategoryMoisturiserMoisturiser
Price tierBudgetMid-range
Best forDehydration, Sensitivity, DullnessDamaged Barrier, Irritation, Dryness
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Active overlap64% — Panthenol
Questions

Common questions

Is the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream or the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ better?
Neither is universally better — they share 64% active-ingredient overlap, so for the actives that drive results they're close. The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream is the more budget-friendly option, while the other may differ on texture, finish and supporting ingredients. Pick based on your skin's priorities rather than a single 'winner'.
What's the difference between the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream and the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+?
Both are moisturisers that share Panthenol. Where they differ: they sit in different price tiers (Budget vs Mid-range); the Haruharu Wonder targets Dehydration, Dullness; the La Roche-Posay targets Damaged Barrier, Dryness.
Are the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ dupes for each other?
They share 64% active-ingredient overlap based on published INCI lists, so one can stand in for the other on the actives that matter — chiefly Panthenol. A dupe matches the hero actives, not the full sensory experience, so expect differences in texture, fragrance and exact concentrations.
Can I use the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ together?
They both fill the moisturiser slot in a routine, so you'd normally pick one rather than layer both. If you want to use both, treat one as your daytime option and the other for evening, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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