numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner — Efficacy 3.2/5.0, Safety 4.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

TonerGlow, anti-aging, barrier repair, brightening
Efficacy
Basic
3.2 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
Impressive peptide overload in a toner, but efficacy crippled by laundry list dilution, weak NAD+ delivery, and Tocopheryl Acetate instead of pure Vitamin E. Efficacy score of 3.3 reflects high actives count (NAD+, PDRN at ~1000ppm per brand claims, 50+ peptides) but massive 125-ingredient dilution likely drops concentrations below clinical thresholds (niacinamide mid-list ~2-4%, NAD+ unstable without encapsulation); no pH optimization evident for Citric Acid (needs <4 for AHA efficacy), Tocopheryl Acetate far inferior to Tocopherol, and solvent-heavy base (PEGs, glycols) prioritizes texture over penetration.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
NiacinamideCeramide NPTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)Multiple PeptidesResveratrolCitric Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Sodium DNA (PDRN)Glutathione
What Each Ingredient Does
Niacinamide
Brightening and barrier repair
Sodium DNA (PDRN)
Skin regeneration and repair
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)
Cellular energy and anti-aging
Ceramide NP
Barrier strengthening lipid
Multiple Peptides
Collagen boost and firming
Resveratrol
Antioxidant protection
Glutathione
Brightening antioxidant
Citric Acid
Mild AHA exfoliation
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin E derivative antioxidant
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tripropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, C20-40 Pareth-10, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium DNA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Sodium Phytate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Phytosterols, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine Triphosphate, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Resveratrol, Pullulan, Glutathione, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Dextran, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Soluble Collagen, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Mannose, sh-Octapeptide-4, sh-Decapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Arachidic Acid, Collagen, Elastin, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, sh-Polypeptide-22, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-3, sh-Polypeptide-16, sh-Polypeptide-62, Tetrapeptide-44, Tetrapeptide-30, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Tripeptide-32, Tripeptide-29

Frequently Asked

Is numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner worth it?

numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner scores 3.2 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Impressive peptide overload in a toner, but efficacy crippled by laundry list dilution, weak NAD+ delivery, and Tocopheryl Acetate instead of pure Vitamin E. Efficacy score of 3.3 reflects high actives count (NAD+, PDRN

What are the key active ingredients in numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner?

numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner. It scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-21. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.