A light pink fluid, applied in a few drops and forgotten within seconds. The PDRN Pink Exosome Shot Serum 2000 goes early in the routine, on clean skin, before thicker textures. Its 30 ml bottle slips easily into a travel pouch.
A PDRN serum designed for hydration and radiance
PDRN, listed as Sodium DNA in ingredients lists, is a fragment of DNA derived from salmon. Its best-studied effects concern injections carried out at a clinic. In a serum, it must be taken for what it is: a hydrating, comfort-giving ingredient, very popular in Korea, from which no regeneration of the skin is expected.
The exosomes are presented by the brand as messengers that help the skin look smoother and fresher. The published data on their use on the skin remain thin. The rest of the formula is more down to earth, and all the better for it: collagen for a supple veil, hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hold in water, niacinamide for a complexion that looks more even. To extend this step, see our intense hydration selection.
How to use it
After cleansing, and toner if you use one, place a few drops on the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Pat in until absorbed, then apply your cream. In the morning, finish with sun protection.
For the first few days, stick to one application a day, in the evening for example, to see how your skin reacts. If all goes well, move to morning and evening. In case of lingering tingling or redness, rinse and space out the applications.
Which skin is it for?
Dull or dehydrated skin, skin that lacks bounce, combination skin that shuns heavy textures. It contains an ingredient of animal origin, salmon DNA: it is therefore not suitable for a vegan routine. Very reactive skin should test it first on a small area.
Product details
- Size: 30 ml
- Brand: Medicube
- Product type: PDRN face serum
- Ingredients: full ingredients list: on the packaging. Highlighted actives: Sodium DNA (PDRN), exosomes, collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide.
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use, avoid the eye area. In case of redness, persistent tingling or discomfort, rinse with clean water and stop using. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
Does PDRN in a serum have the same effect as an injection?
No, the two routes are not comparable. In a serum, PDRN contributes to the skin's hydration and comfort. The results associated with injections do not apply here.
Can it be combined with retinol or vitamin C?
Yes, its hydrating formula sits well alongside these actives. If your skin is sensitive, keep vitamin C for the morning, retinol for the evening, and this serum in both routines.
Is the product vegan?
No, the PDRN comes from salmon. If you avoid ingredients of animal origin, choose another product.
Morning, evening or both?
Both suit. In the morning, a thin layer under the cream and sun protection. In the evening, a little more before the night cream.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Do a trial on a small area first, for a few days. If there is no reaction, you can use it on the whole face, starting with one application a day.
For a first step into PDRN in a texture that does not weigh the skin down, this pink serum has its place between cleansing and cream. To place it among other products, read our guide to the best Korean cosmetics.
