[ NIDA ] Black Rice Blackhead Exfoliating Serum 50ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: Oily, combination, acne-prone skin dealing with blackheads, clogged pores, excess sebum, and shine

PERFECT FOR: When blackheads, clogged pores, and shine are on your mind, and you want a gentle alternative to peel-off strips

AM: No morning/evening distinction stated by the brand - this wash-off serum can be used any time of day as part of your cleansing routine.

PM: WASH-OFF TYPE: on a damp face after cleansing, apply to your T-zone and pore-prone areas, massage in circles, and rinse clean with lukewarm water (recommended 2-3 times a week).

A soft black gel-serum texture containing charcoal powder that rolls on smoothly with no irritation and rinses off clean with no residue. Free from synthetic fragrance.

Charcoal Powder, Black Rice Extract & Bran Water, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Hyaluronic Acid Complex, Squalane & Witch Hazel Water

- Charcoal Powder: powerfully draws out and purifies hardened sebum, blackheads, and impurities from pores
- Black Rice Extract: rich antioxidants purify pores and care for a clear, even skin tone
- Salicylic Acid (BHA), Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane: gently dissolve dead skin at pore openings while preventing tightness after cleansing and maintaining oil-water balance

Instead of Peel-Off Strips, a Wash-Off Black Gel Serum

NIDA's Black Rice Blackhead Exfoliating Serum. Charcoal powder powerfully draws out and purifies hardened sebum and blackheads from pores, while black rice extract's rich antioxidants care for a clear, even tone. Salicylic acid gently dissolves dead skin at pore openings.

A wash-off black gel-serum with charcoal, specialised for blackheads.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 3/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: The wash-off concept offering a gentle alternative to peel-off nose strips, backed by genuine popularity across 990+ reviews, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Passed low-irritancy testing.

SAFETY NOTES: Avoid the eye and lip mucosa area. Sunscreen is essential during daytime given the BHA content, and avoid broken skin.

GLOBAL SALES: 990+ reviews registered on NIDA's official store (a 4.37/5.0 rating).

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "It's a satisfying alternative to peel-off nose strips with no irritation for managing blackheads, and the area around the nose feels noticeably smoother with less shine after cleansing."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed.

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Natto Gum, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Adenosine, Charcoal Powder, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Salicylic Acid (50ml (1.69 fl. oz.))

Q. How is this different from peel-off strips?
A. It's a wash-off type you massage in and rinse off rather than physically peeling, so it's gentler.

Q. Can I use it during the day given the BHA content?
A. You can, but sunscreen is essential during daytime given the BHA content.

Q. How often should I use it?
A. We recommend 2-3 times a week.

Q. Does it control shine too?
A. Yes, many reviewers report less shine after cleansing.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Oily, combination, acne-prone skin dealing with blackheads, clogged pores, excess sebum, and shine

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you want an instant physical-removal effect, note this is a gentle wash-off type instead.