Side-by-side comparison

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum vs The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA

Both are serums, but their key treatment ingredients don't overlap: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum is built around Niacinamide, while The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA is built around Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6.

1Shared hero active
Haruharu Wonder
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
DullnessDrynessDamaged Barrier

Fermented black rice extract with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Antioxidant-leaning hydrator rather than a targeted active — a good 'daily vegetable' layer under stronger serums.

The Ordinary
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
Fine LinesDehydrationDullness

A focused peptide serum pairing Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl synthe'6 with hyaluronic acid for expression lines. A gentle, fragrance-free peptide step that layers under moisturiser; subtle, cumulative smoothing.

The verdict

Which should you choose?

These do different jobs. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum relies on Niacinamide, while The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA relies on Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum is the better fit for dryness and a damaged barrier; The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA for fine lines and dehydration. 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 Hyaluronic Serum — top of the list

  • Oryza Sativa (…~50–80%
  • Water~5–25%
  • Butylene Glycol~3–10%
  • Niacinamide~2–6%
  • Bambusa Vulgar…~1.5–4%
  • Dipropylene Gl…~1–2%
  • Glycerin~1–2%
  • 1,2-Hexanediol~1–2%
  • Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
  • Hyaluronic Acid~1–2%

The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Glycerin~5–25%
  • Palmitoyl Tripe…~3–10%
  • Palmitoyl Tetra…~2–6%
  • Palmitoyl Tripe…~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 Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic SerumThe Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA
CategorySerumSerum
Price tierBudgetBudget
Best forDullness, Dryness, Damaged BarrierFine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesHyaluronic Acid
Questions

Common questions

Is the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum or The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA better?
They aren't trying to do the same thing, so the better one is whichever matches your goal: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum for dullness, dryness and a damaged barrier; The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA for fine lines, dehydration and dullness.
What's the difference between the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA?
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum's hero actives are Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid. The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA's are Matrixyl 3000, Matrixyl Synthe'6 and Hyaluronic Acid.
Are the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA dupes for each other?
No. Their key active ingredients don't overlap (Niacinamide in Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum; Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6 in The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA), so swapping one for the other changes what your routine does.
Can I use the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA together?
Usually, yes. Apply the thinner texture first, then the thicker one, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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