medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
By Nur → Last verified 9/27/2026
Price checked 9/27/2026
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What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the serums category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + A genuine PDRN-first product (not just a supporting ingredient), with real Korean-market traction and growing Western visibility
- + Real formula pairs PDRN with a peptide complex and hydrolyzed collagen, layering multiple firmness-associated actives, not PDRN alone
- + Also contains niacinamide and adenosine, adding brightening and anti-wrinkle support to the regenerative positioning
Worth knowing
- - PDRN is a newer skincare category with a shorter independent track record than long-established actives
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients medicube highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: this formula contains added fragrance.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| PDRN (sodium DNA) | Polydeoxyribonucleotide, DNA fragments commonly derived from salmon, used in Korean regenerative skincare. | Studied for supporting collagen production and tissue repair; a newer ingredient category with a shorter independent track record than long-established actives. |
| Niacinamide | A form of vitamin B3, one of the most studied ingredients in cosmetic dermatology. | Strengthens the skin barrier by boosting ceramide production, helps even out tone by limiting pigment transfer to skin cells, and can reduce the look of enlarged pores. |
| Peptide complex | A blend of short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins like collagen. | Signals skin cells to support collagen production, commonly used for firming and anti-aging benefit. |
| Sodium hyaluronate | The salt form of hyaluronic acid, commonly used for its water solubility and stability in formulas; molecular weight varies by product rather than being uniformly smaller. | Draws and holds moisture the same way hyaluronic acid does; how easily it absorbs depends on the specific molecular weight used, which formulas don't always disclose. |
| Hydrolyzed collagen | Collagen broken down into smaller peptide fragments for better skin penetration. | Acts as a hydrating, skin-conditioning ingredient; topical collagen is too large to replace the skin's own collagen, but supports surface hydration. |
| Adenosine | A compound naturally present in skin cells, used in skincare as an anti-aging active. | Recognized by South Korea's MFDS as a functional anti-wrinkle ingredient at 0.04% concentration, based on clinical studies showing measurable fine-line improvement; a real but modest effect, not a retinoid substitute. |
| Fragrance | A blend of scent compounds, synthetic or natural, listed on labels under the single word fragrance. | Adds scent. It has no skincare benefit for the skin itself.Note: Fragrance is a common trigger of contact sensitivity, so people with reactive or sensitive skin often prefer fragrance-free formulas. |
What the brand says
medicube's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Marketed for elasticity, collagen production, and brightening
- Also offered in a vegan rose-PDRN version
- Positioned as an anti-aging, PDRN-first serum
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Price history
Current price is the lowest we've recorded so far.
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Frequently asked
How much does medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum cost per mL?
$0.73 per mL (currently $21.98 for 30 mL).
Has medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
What are the key ingredients in medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum?
The ingredients medicube highlights for this product include PDRN (sodium DNA), Niacinamide, Peptide complex, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Adenosine, Fragrance.
Sources
Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.