Some myths are harmless and, honestly, kind of fun to believe, like “a haircut will fix my life” or “if I go to bed early, I’ll wake up early.” Others, however, aren’t doing you any favors. Think: the idea that success happens overnight, asking for help means you’re weak, or that SPF is somehow optional on snowy days.
And in the era of TikTok, skincare myths spread faster than you can swipe up. One confusing video can undo years of good habits, and suddenly, everyone thinks oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer or that retinol and sensitive skin can’t coexist. We’re here to set the record straight. Your skin deserves facts, not fiction.
Ahead, we’re breaking down some myths and facts about skin care, so you can confidently know what’s true, what’s not, and what actually matters for keeping your skin healthy, happy, and glowing. Consider this your no-nonsense guide to separating skincare fact from fiction.
Myth: You don't have to wear sunscreen during winter.
General rule of thumb: If the sun is out, SPF should be on. The sun may not be as bright and warm as it is during the summer, but your skin is still being exposed to its harmful UV rays during the wintertime. Without sun protection, your skin is vulnerable to developing skin cancer, wrinkles, skin sagging, and dark spots.
Sunscreen is particularly vital on snowy days, especially if you’re skiing or snowboarding. Reason being: Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light, meaning your risk of harmful sun exposure doubles.
To keep every inch of exposed skin protected all season long, reach for Haruharu Wonder’s Black Bamboo Top To Toe SPF Veil. This milky, cast-free sunscreen is so lightweight and non-greasy you’ll barely notice you’re wearing it. (Don’t forget to reapply every two hours, though.) The face-and-body formula is suitable for all skin types and packed with deeply hydrating ingredients, including soothing bamboo leaf extract, three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, and moisture-locking squalane, to keep skin smooth, supple, and shielded from the elements.
Myth: Skincare alone cannot help you achieve major transformations.
Although in-office procedures, such as chemical peels, laser treatments, and injectables, offer the most immediate and dramatic improvements, don’t underestimate what well-formulated skincare products can do for your complexion. A curated, consistent routine can significantly smooth, brighten, and strengthen your skin over time.
Professional treatments can jump-start results, but your everyday products are what sustain hydrated, resilient skin. One of our favorite examples of a skincare product that can help you reach your glass skin goals is the Haruharu Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist. NAD+, a coenzyme naturally present in the body that supports cell renewal and DNA repair, was once only accessible via injections and supplements. This spray-on serum changes that, delivering NAD+ directly to your skin in a gentle, fragrance-free mist.
As we age, our natural NAD levels decline, which contributes to visible signs of aging. By replenishing that reserve, this serum mist helps maintain vitality and radiance while soothing, hydrating, and refreshing your complexion. NAD+ is also known to support cell turnover and provide antioxidant protection.
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist elevates its efficacy with five types of barrier-protecting ceramides, probiotics, and pantenol alongside fermented black rice extract encapsulated in red ginseng liposomes. All ensure the serum mist doesn’t simply sit on the surface of your skin. It penetrates beneath the surface to help your skin look plumper and visibly hydrated, while also working to improve your overall skin health.
Myth: Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.
Moisturizer isn’t just for dry skin. Oily skin needs it just as much. In fact, it may be craving it. When your skin is dehydrated, it often responds by producing even more oil, which can leave you looking shinier and feeling greasier. A good moisturizer won’t make oily skin worse — trust. It helps restore balance, strengthen the barrier, and reduce the overcompensating oil production.
If you’re not quite ready to commit to thicker creams, start with something with a barely there feel. We love the Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, a featherlight, milky lotion that instantly melts into skin. It keeps your complexion soft, moisturized, and comfortably plump with fermented black rice extract and probiotics, which work to prevent dryness and support a healthy barrier. The essence even provides gentle exfoliation to help keep your pores clear and smooth out rough texture, making it a perfect entry point for anyone nervous about moisturizing oily skin.
Myth: Those with sensitive skin should avoid actives.
Haruharu wonder is here to prove this myth completely wrong. Honestly, one of our top priorities is ensuring those with sensitive skin can use active ingredients, meaning they have a measurable, targeted effect on the skin rather than just supporting the overall formula. Some examples include retinol, AHA, BHA, peptides, ceramides niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and tranexamic acid. Every formula we create, even our active-packed Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum, is rigorously tested and shown to be safe for sensitive skin. Potent doesn’t have to mean harsh.
Another standout example is our Rose PDRN Soothing Serum (with Azelaic Acid). This silky fluid is infused with vegan PDRN derived from the stem cells of the Damascus rose to support skin renewal, boost collagen production, and visibly soothe inflammation. Azalea acid adds an extra layer of calming while refining uneven texture and helping to fade hyperpigmentation.
Together, these ingredients deliver meaningful results without compromising sensitivity. This serum is proof that you can simultaneously have powerful actives and a peaceful, happy complexion.
Myth: Only expensive eye creams work.
Quality, effective skincare shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg, and we firmly stand by that. The Haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream rings in at about $22 and delivers results you can literally see around the eye you apply it to. Bakuchiol, a gentle plant-based alternative to retinol, brightens and smooths the thin, delicate skin around your eyes without irritation.
And these results aren’t just anecdotal. This budget-friendly formula is clinically proven to reduce wrinkle depth by 11.24% in just four weeks, diminish dark circles by nearly 3%, and boost moisture levels by 23.77%.
5 Skincare Myths, Busted
Some myths are harmless and, honestly, kind of fun to believe, like “a haircut will fix my life” or “if I go to bed early, I’ll wake up early.” Others, however, aren’t doing you any favors. Think: the idea that success happens overnight, asking for help means you’re weak, or that SPF is somehow optional on snowy days.
And in the era of TikTok, skincare myths spread faster than you can swipe up. One confusing video can undo years of good habits, and suddenly, everyone thinks oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer or that retinol and sensitive skin can’t coexist. We’re here to set the record straight. Your skin deserves facts, not fiction.
Ahead, we’re breaking down some myths and facts about skin care, so you can confidently know what’s true, what’s not, and what actually matters for keeping your skin healthy, happy, and glowing. Consider this your no-nonsense guide to separating skincare fact from fiction.
Myth: You don't have to wear sunscreen during winter.
General rule of thumb: If the sun is out, SPF should be on. The sun may not be as bright and warm as it is during the summer, but your skin is still being exposed to its harmful UV rays during the wintertime. Without sun protection, your skin is vulnerable to developing skin cancer, wrinkles, skin sagging, and dark spots.
Sunscreen is particularly vital on snowy days, especially if you’re skiing or snowboarding. Reason being: Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light, meaning your risk of harmful sun exposure doubles.
To keep every inch of exposed skin protected all season long, reach for Haruharu Wonder’s Black Bamboo Top To Toe SPF Veil. This milky, cast-free sunscreen is so lightweight and non-greasy you’ll barely notice you’re wearing it. (Don’t forget to reapply every two hours, though.) The face-and-body formula is suitable for all skin types and packed with deeply hydrating ingredients, including soothing bamboo leaf extract, three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, and moisture-locking squalane, to keep skin smooth, supple, and shielded from the elements.
Myth: Skincare alone cannot help you achieve major transformations.
Although in-office procedures, such as chemical peels, laser treatments, and injectables, offer the most immediate and dramatic improvements, don’t underestimate what well-formulated skincare products can do for your complexion. A curated, consistent routine can significantly smooth, brighten, and strengthen your skin over time.
Professional treatments can jump-start results, but your everyday products are what sustain hydrated, resilient skin. One of our favorite examples of a skincare product that can help you reach your glass skin goals is the Haruharu Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist. NAD+, a coenzyme naturally present in the body that supports cell renewal and DNA repair, was once only accessible via injections and supplements. This spray-on serum changes that, delivering NAD+ directly to your skin in a gentle, fragrance-free mist.
As we age, our natural NAD levels decline, which contributes to visible signs of aging. By replenishing that reserve, this serum mist helps maintain vitality and radiance while soothing, hydrating, and refreshing your complexion. NAD+ is also known to support cell turnover and provide antioxidant protection.
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist elevates its efficacy with five types of barrier-protecting ceramides, probiotics, and pantenol alongside fermented black rice extract encapsulated in red ginseng liposomes. All ensure the serum mist doesn’t simply sit on the surface of your skin. It penetrates beneath the surface to help your skin look plumper and visibly hydrated, while also working to improve your overall skin health.
Myth: Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.
Moisturizer isn’t just for dry skin. Oily skin needs it just as much. In fact, it may be craving it. When your skin is dehydrated, it often responds by producing even more oil, which can leave you looking shinier and feeling greasier. A good moisturizer won’t make oily skin worse — trust. It helps restore balance, strengthen the barrier, and reduce the overcompensating oil production.
If you’re not quite ready to commit to thicker creams, start with something with a barely there feel. We love the Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, a featherlight, milky lotion that instantly melts into skin. It keeps your complexion soft, moisturized, and comfortably plump with fermented black rice extract and probiotics, which work to prevent dryness and support a healthy barrier. The essence even provides gentle exfoliation to help keep your pores clear and smooth out rough texture, making it a perfect entry point for anyone nervous about moisturizing oily skin.
Myth: Those with sensitive skin should avoid actives.
Haruharu wonder is here to prove this myth completely wrong. Honestly, one of our top priorities is ensuring those with sensitive skin can use active ingredients, meaning they have a measurable, targeted effect on the skin rather than just supporting the overall formula. Some examples include retinol, AHA, BHA, peptides, ceramides niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and tranexamic acid. Every formula we create, even our active-packed Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum, is rigorously tested and shown to be safe for sensitive skin. Potent doesn’t have to mean harsh.
Another standout example is our Rose PDRN Soothing Serum (with Azelaic Acid). This silky fluid is infused with vegan PDRN derived from the stem cells of the Damascus rose to support skin renewal, boost collagen production, and visibly soothe inflammation. Azalea acid adds an extra layer of calming while refining uneven texture and helping to fade hyperpigmentation.
Together, these ingredients deliver meaningful results without compromising sensitivity. This serum is proof that you can simultaneously have powerful actives and a peaceful, happy complexion.
Myth: Only expensive eye creams work.
Quality, effective skincare shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg, and we firmly stand by that. The Haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream rings in at about $22 and delivers results you can literally see around the eye you apply it to. Bakuchiol, a gentle plant-based alternative to retinol, brightens and smooths the thin, delicate skin around your eyes without irritation.
And these results aren’t just anecdotal. This budget-friendly formula is clinically proven to reduce wrinkle depth by 11.24% in just four weeks, diminish dark circles by nearly 3%, and boost moisture levels by 23.77%.