Hanyul Red Rice Hydrating Serum — Vegan Ceramide & Squalane, Lightweight Plumping Hydration for All Skin Types

HANYUL Red Rice Hydrating Serum is a lightweight Korean face serum that combines fermented Yeoju red rice, vegan ceramides and squalane to deliver long-lasting, plumping hydration and visible skin-smoothness.

Grounded in traditional Korean fermentation and modern microbiome science, this serum layers concentrated rice essence with barrier-supporting lipids to help skin feel softer, fuller and more resilient. Formulated for all skin types, it blends double-fermented red rice extract with a vegan ceramide complex and squalane to hydrate, support elasticity and calm the skin’s moisture barrier without heavy residue.

How does this serum hydrate and hold moisture throughout the day?

The formula centers on fermented Yeoju rice extract, a nutrient-rich rice essence processed to retain exceptional water-binding properties. Paired with squalane and a vegan ceramide blend, it restores lipids that reduce transepidermal water loss and maintain surface hydration for hours.

• Fermented red rice derived from 50% milled brown rice, double-fermented for 360 hours.
• Rice extract noted for high moisture retention—reported to hold moisture up to 690 times its size.
• Squalane provides lightweight emollience without feeling greasy.
• Vegan ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids replenish skin barrier lipids.

What makes the ingredient list effective for improving texture and firmness?

Beyond hydration, ingredients target elasticity and surface refinement: seaweed-derived extensin acts like a plant-derived support protein, while fermented botanicals deliver bioactive nutrients. Clinical instrumental testing shows measurable improvements in hydration and skin tone after short-term use.

• Seaweed extensin supports visible elasticity and plumping effect.
• Postbiotic-rich fermentation supports a balanced skin microbiome.
• Instrumental data: 3.7x hydration boost after a single application (31 participants).
• Reported improvements in elasticity, texture and tone after two weeks in study participants.

Is this serum suitable for sensitive or combination skin?

Formulated with microbiome-friendly postbiotics and barrier-strengthening lipids, the serum aims to soothe and stabilize skin while avoiding heavy occlusives. Its lightweight, serum texture layers easily under moisturizers and makeup, so it can be used day or night as part of multi-step routines.

• Microbiome-inspired postbiotics help calm and support the skin barrier.
• Non-greasy squalane and vegan ceramides work without overwhelming combination or oily skin.
• Designed to layer smoothly beneath creams and sun care products.
• Appropriate for daily use across diverse skin types.

How should I incorporate it into my skincare routine for best results?

Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, while skin is slightly damp to maximize absorption. Use one to two pumps morning and evening, then follow with moisturizer and sunscreen in the daytime to lock in results.

• Step 1: Cleanse and tone to prepare skin.
• Step 2: Apply 1–2 pumps of serum to face and neck, patting gently.
• Step 3: Seal with a moisturizer; use SPF during the day.
• Consistent use supports sustained hydration and improved texture.

Who is this for: HANYUL Red Rice Hydrating Serum is intended for anyone seeking a lightweight, deeply hydrating serum that supports barrier health and visible skin plumpness. It’s well-suited to people who favor fermentation-based skincare, those with dry or dehydration-prone skin, and users looking for vegan lipid support like ceramides and squalane without heavy oils. If you want a layering-friendly serum that emphasizes moisture retention, barrier reinforcement and smoother-looking skin, this product fits that brief.

Ingredients

Water / Aqua / Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Mannitol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Carbomer, Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24,Synthetic Wax, Tromethamine, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fragrance / Parfum, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol