Dr. Althea
A fresh gel-cream, in a fine veil in the morning, in a more generous layer in the evening when the skin feels tight or hot. The finish stays light, with no greasy shine, and slips under a sunscreen as easily as under foundation.
A PDRN cream that bets on comfort rather than on promises
The number in the name refers to the content stated by the brand: 5,000 ppm of PDRN, listed in the ingredients under the name Sodium DNA. The most solid results on this active concern PDRN injected in a clinic. Applied to the skin, it behaves mainly as a hydrating, comfort-giving active, much appreciated in Korea, with no deep transformation to expect.
Centella leaf water comes in third position, just ahead of panthenol: this duo calms the feeling of discomfort and softens the look of passing redness. Three forms of hyaluronic acid hold water at the surface. A peptide and vitamin E close the list, at a small dose.
How to use
After the toner and serum, pat a hazelnut-sized amount with your fingertips until it disappears. It serves as the last step, or the second-to-last under a richer cream if your skin is dry. The brand also suggests applying it in a thick layer as a night mask, or as an extra layer on areas that feel hot. In the morning, finish with sun protection. There is no need to layer it with another PDRN product.
Which skin is it for
Sensitive, reactive or dehydrated skin, and combination skin that avoids heavy textures: it suits them, including on the evenings when you pause a retinol routine. Very dry skin, which asks for oils and butters, will find it too light on its own. Avoid it if you react to any of the listed ingredients.
Product details
- Size: 20 g
- Brand: Dr. Althea - browse the whole Dr. Althea range
- Product type: PDRN face cream, gel-cream texture
- Ingredients (INCI): Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium DNA, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, sh-Oligopeptide-1
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes and rinse thoroughly if contact occurs. Do not apply to broken skin. Stop using if redness persists. Keep out of the reach of children, away from heat.
Frequently asked questions
What does "5000" in the name mean?
It is the PDRN content stated by Dr. Althea: 5,000 ppm, or 0.5% of the formula. This figure indicates the dose; it does not measure a result.
Where does the PDRN in this cream come from?
The ingredient list gives only Sodium DNA, without specifying its origin. If you avoid ingredients of animal origin, check the packaging before buying.
Should I apply it in the morning or the evening?
Both: in a thin layer under sunscreen, more generous in the evening.
Can I combine it with a retinol?
Yes, after the retinol or on evenings without. It contains no exfoliating acid that would add to the drying effect of a strong active.
How does it differ from the brand's 345 and 147 creams?
They rely on other actives and meet other needs. Our comparison of the 345 and 147 creams helps you decide; the Reju 5000 plays the card of comfort and hydration.
If your skin asks for gentleness after weeks of actives, this cream settles quietly into the routine, alongside our other soothing skincare for sensitive skin.
