Side-by-side comparison

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream vs The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Neither moisturiser relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Hyaluronic Acid, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.

1Shared hero active
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.

The Ordinary
MoisturiserBudgetMorning or evening
Damaged BarrierDryness

A lightweight moisturiser built around the amino acids, lactates and hyaluronic acid the skin produces naturally. No retinol, no acids — pure barrier support. An ideal base moisturiser when your routine already has the actives.

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both lean on Hyaluronic Acid for hydration and support. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream adds Black Rice and Panthenol. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream is the better fit for dehydration, sensitive skin and dullness; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for a damaged barrier and dryness. Both sit in the Budget price tier.

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Hyaluronic Acid
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream — top of the list

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

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA — top of the list

  • Aqua (Water)~50–80%
  • Ethylhexyl Pal…~5–25%
  • Cetearyl Isono…~3–10%
  • Isodecyl Neope…~2–6%
  • Caprylic/Capri…~1.5–4%
  • Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
  • Glyceryl Stear…~1–2%
  • PEG-100 Stearate~1–2%
  • Glycerin~1–2%

● 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 Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft CreamThe Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CategoryMoisturiserMoisturiser
Price tierBudgetBudget
Best forDehydration, Sensitivity, DullnessDamaged Barrier, Dryness
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesHyaluronic Acid
Questions

Common questions

Is the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream or The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA better?
Neither is a treatment product, so it comes down to feel and fit. Both use Hyaluronic Acid; pick on price, texture and the concerns each suits.
What's the difference between the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA?
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream's hero actives are Black Rice, Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA's are Hyaluronic Acid.
Are the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA dupes for each other?
They're similar in role: both rely on Hyaluronic Acid for support rather than a targeted active. Texture and the rest of the formula will still feel different.
Can I use the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cream and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA together?
They both fill the moisturiser slot in a routine, so you'd normally pick one. If you like both, use one in the morning and the other at night, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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