Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum vs The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA
Both are serums. They share a 66% active-ingredient overlap, so the real decision is about price, texture and the supporting ingredients. Here's the side-by-side.
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.
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.
Which should you choose?
Both sit in the Budget tier, so cost isn't the deciding factor here — choose on texture, finish and the supporting ingredients. The Haruharu Wonder leans toward Damaged Barrier, Dryness. The The Ordinary leans toward Dehydration, Fine Lines.
What they share
At 66% active overlap, these are the ingredients doing comparable work in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
Haruharu Wonder — 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%
- 1,2-Hexanediol~1–2%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
- Hyaluronic Acid~1–2%
The Ordinary — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- 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.
The specs
| Haruharu Wonder | The Ordinary | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Dullness, Dryness, Damaged Barrier | Fine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Active overlap | 66% — Hyaluronic Acid | |
Common questions
Is the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum or the The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA better?
What's the difference between the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum and the The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA?
Are the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA dupes for each other?
Can I use the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA together?
Related comparisons
Want a deeper, personalised read? Drop both products into the live comparison tool for an ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown tuned to your skin profile.
Compare these yourself →