HANYUL Red Rice Moisture Firming Essence Skin
By Nur → Last verified 9/29/2026
Price checked 9/29/2026
Price-checked 2026-09-29.
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What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the serums category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + 2024 Glowpick Beauty Awards, moisturising essence/serum, 1st place
- + Confirmed actives: niacinamide, ceramide NP, cholesterol
Worth knowing
- - Confirmed to contain fragrance -- not fragrance-free
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients HANYUL highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: this formula contains added fragrance.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | A form of vitamin B3, one of the most studied ingredients in cosmetic dermatology. | Strengthens the skin barrier by boosting ceramide production, helps even out tone by limiting pigment transfer to skin cells, and can reduce the look of enlarged pores. |
| Adenosine | A compound naturally present in skin cells, used in skincare as an anti-aging active. | Recognized by South Korea's MFDS as a functional anti-wrinkle ingredient at 0.04% concentration, based on clinical studies showing measurable fine-line improvement; a real but modest effect, not a retinoid substitute. |
| Panthenol | Pro-vitamin B5, which converts to pantothenic acid once absorbed into skin. | Hydrates as a humectant, supports wound healing, and has anti-inflammatory, soothing effects on irritated skin. |
| Ceramide NP | One specific, well-studied type of ceramide used in skincare formulas. | Reinforces the skin barrier and helps it retain moisture, the same core ceramide function. |
| Cholesterol | One of the three core lipids (alongside ceramides and fatty acids) that make up the skin barrier. | Works together with ceramides and fatty acids to reinforce the barrier and reduce moisture loss. |
| Tocopherol | The chemical name for vitamin E as typically used in skincare formulas. | Helps neutralize free radicals from UV and pollution exposure and supports the skin's moisture barrier. |
What the brand says
HANYUL's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- A vegan essence skin nourishes skin and strengthens skin's defensive power from external stimulus with the Rice Vegan Ceramide formula
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Price history
Current price is the lowest we've recorded so far.
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Frequently asked
How much does HANYUL Red Rice Moisture Firming Essence Skin cost per mL?
$0.25 per mL (currently $38.10 for 150 mL).
Has HANYUL Red Rice Moisture Firming Essence Skin been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
What are the key ingredients in HANYUL Red Rice Moisture Firming Essence Skin?
The ingredients HANYUL highlights for this product include Niacinamide, Adenosine, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Tocopherol.
Sources
Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.