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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
SerumHydration
Efficacy
Solid
3.6 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
A decent hydration-and-peptide serum, but the PDRN hype does most of the talking. The efficacy score lands in the middle because the formula is genuinely supported by glycerin, glycereth-26, sodium hyaluronate, and niacinamide for hydration and mild brightening, plus a reasonable peptide blend for anti-aging support. It loses points because the headline salmon DNA/PDRN and corallina extract are more marketing framing than proven topical drivers, the peptide payload is likely low in the list, and the presence of fragrance plus isopropyl myristate makes the formula less elegant and potentially less suitable for sensitive or clog-prone skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinNiacinamidePolyglycerin-3AdenosineSodium HyaluronateCyanocobalaminUbiquinone
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dipropylene GlycolGlycereth-261,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerPolyisobutenePVM/MA CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolSodium PhytateSorbitan OleateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideDisodium EDTAAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Copper Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCurcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractRosa Damascena ExtractSodium DNAOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCorallina Officinalis Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Isopropyl MyristateEthylhexylglycerinFragrance
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