Medicube PDRN Booster Gel

Medicube

PDRN Booster Gel

face moisturizer

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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PDRN Booster Gel is your daily skin revival in a gel. Packed with PDRN, this lightweight formula delivers intense hydration, strengthens the skin barrier, and supports cellular regeneration. Its soothing texture calms redness and irritation, leaving your skin soft, plump, and visibly healthier. Perfect for combination or sensitive skin, it works as a booster step to amplify your existing routine. This gel absorbs instantly without stickiness, making it ideal for layering under serums, creams, or makeup.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
Carrier peptides Neuropeptides Signal peptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

32 total
WATER GLYCERIN NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) CARBOMER CHLORPHENESIN POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ADENOSINE DISODIUM EDTA SODIUM DNA DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL BUTYLENE GLYCOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL PENTYLENE GLYCOL HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS FRUIT EXTRACT SUCROSE MORUS BOMBYCIS LEAF EXTRACT CITRUS JUNOS PEEL EXTRACT BETAINE CASTANEA CRENATA SHELL EXTRACT POLYGONUM FAGOPYRUM SEED EXTRACT FRAGARIA ANANASSA FRUIT EXTRACT ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE EXTRACT MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Carrier peptides ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-5 PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4 Signal peptides HEXAPEPTIDE-9 PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12 PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5

About PDRN Booster Gel

Overview

PDRN Booster Gel is a lightweight moisturizer from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 32 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol and Betaine.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Adenosine and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5.

Firmness signalling: Moderate. Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support, and here that comes from Adenosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 8 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
Ethylhexylglycerin

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
Adenosine

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
Butylene Glycol

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Pentylene Glycol

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Sucrose

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sucrose

Hydration
Betaine

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Neuropeptides

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
Copper Tripeptide-1 Carrier peptides

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-5

Anti-Aging Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Moderate

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (28)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Carbomer Chlorphenesin Potassium Hydroxide Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Disodium Edta Sodium DNA Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol 1,2-hexanediol Pentylene Glycol Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract Sucrose Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract Citrus Junos Peel Extract Betaine Castanea Crenata Shell Extract Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract Anacardium Occidentale Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Hexapeptide-9 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.

8
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
4 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
5 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

6 Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium hydroxide

7 Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
8 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
9 Adenosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
10 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

11 Sodium DNA
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Deoxyribonucleic acid, sodium salts

12 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

13 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
14 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

15 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
16 Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Hibiscus, Hibiscus esculentus L., Malvaceae

17 Sucrose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sucrose

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
18 Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract is an extract of the dried leaves of the Mulberry, Morus bombycis, Moraceae

19 Citrus Junos Peel Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Junos Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of Citrus junos, Rutaceae

20 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
21 Castanea Crenata Shell Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract is an extract of the shell of the chestnut, Castanea crenata, Fagaceae

22 Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Buckwheat, Polygonum fagopyrum L., Polygonaceae

23 Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract is the extract of the Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa, Rosaceae

24 Anacardium Occidentale Extract Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Anacardium Occidentale Extract is an extract of the seeds or the fruit of the Cashew, Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae

25 Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae.

26 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
27 Copper Tripeptide-1 Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1

28 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Peptide

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-5

Anti-Aging Soothing
29 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives

Anti-Aging
30 Hexapeptide-9 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide containing Glutamine, Glycine and Proline residues

31 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-L-valylglycyl-L-valyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 90S-102S
  • Cosmetics, Volume 4, Issue 16, May 2017, pages 1–17
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, February 2017, pages 73–80
  • Biomolecules and Therapeutics, July 2014, pages 321–327
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 155–160
32 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Molecules, March 2023, pages 1–12
  • Pharmaceuticals, July 2021, pages 1–22
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, pages 1–8
  • Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Science, October 2020, pages 77–82
  • Household and Personal Care Today, November/December 2015, pages 6–11
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38–43

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in PDRN Booster Gel?

WATER, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, CARBOMER, CHLORPHENESIN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM DNA, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS FRUIT EXTRACT, SUCROSE, MORUS BOMBYCIS LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS JUNOS PEEL EXTRACT, BETAINE, CASTANEA CRENATA SHELL EXTRACT, POLYGONUM FAGOPYRUM SEED EXTRACT, FRAGARIA ANANASSA FRUIT EXTRACT, ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-5, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, HEXAPEPTIDE-9, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5.

What are the active ingredients in PDRN Booster Gel?

NIACINAMIDE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4.

How do I use PDRN Booster Gel?

Apply an appropriate amount onto cleansed skin and gently pat until fully absorbed. Can be used daily morning and at night. Tip: Keep it in the fridge for an extra cooling effect that soothes irritation and tightens pores instantly.

What skin types is PDRN Booster Gel good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is PDRN Booster Gel good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is PDRN Booster Gel fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use PDRN Booster Gel while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is PDRN Booster Gel fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does PDRN Booster Gel contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is PDRN Booster Gel silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does PDRN Booster Gel contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is PDRN Booster Gel paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with PDRN Booster Gel?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply PDRN Booster Gel?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does PDRN Booster Gel have?

It lists 32 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes PDRN Booster Gel?

Medicube, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Medicube
Country
Korea

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