celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster vs haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean serums — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.
celimax
The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
£20.00 delivered
£16.15 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Ships from UK · £22.90 delivered at MOIDA£19.00 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
Compare all prices
haruharu wonder
Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
£18.55 delivered
£14.70 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Ships from UK · £24.80 delivered at MOIDA£20.90 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £16.15 | £14.70 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serums | Serums |
| Key ingredient | Retinal | Rice + Probiotics |
| Best for | dry, oily, combination, normal | dry, oily, combination, normal |
| Targets | brightening, pigmentation, soothing, firming | hydration, barrier, texture, dryness |
| Size | 15ml | 120ml |
Which should you choose?
celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster centres on Retinal, while haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence leads with Rice + Probiotics. Both work for dry, oily, combination, normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster and haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?
Both are Korean serums. celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster is built around Retinal, while haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence leads with Rice + Probiotics. Both suit dry, oily, combination, normal skin.
Which is cheaper, celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster or haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence?
haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence is currently the cheaper of the two at around £14.70. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster and haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two serums) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
Still deciding? See the full ranking
Both of these are Korean serums. Our ranked round-ups price-compare every option we rate for each skin type they suit, not just these two.