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medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum with Salmon DNA

The viral pink Korean serum behind the 'glass skin' look.

4.6 · 24,579 reviews on Amazon8.6Editor score
$18.90 USDIndicative price in US dollars (USD) as of October 11, 2026. Check Amazon for the current price.

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Product typePeptide glow serum
Size (oz)1.01 oz
Price per ounce$18.71 USD
TextureLightweight dropper serum

A lightweight serum with salmon PDRN, peptides and niacinamide that hydrates, adds glow and helps skin look firmer and more even; its pink color comes from vitamin B12.

Editor score

Efficacy8.5Texture9.0Ingredients / materials8.5Gentleness7.5Satisfaction9.1Value9.0
Editor score — PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
Efficacy8.5
Texture9
Ingredients / materials8.5
Gentleness7.5
Satisfaction9.1
Value9
8.6
Overall
Editorial 0–10 rating based on specs, ingredients and verified buyer feedback.
Efficacy8.5
Texture9.0
Ingredients / materials8.5
Gentleness7.5
Satisfaction9.1
Value9.0

Specifications

Format & price
Product typePeptide glow serum
Size30 ml
Size (oz)1.01 oz
Price per ounce$18.71 USD
Shades available—
Use & results
Skin / hair typeAll skin types, Dull, Dehydrated
ConcernsGlow ('glass skin'), Firmness, Uneven tone, Hydration
FinishDewy glow
TextureLightweight dropper serum
When to useMorning and night
Sun protection (SPF)—
Formula
Key ingredientsSalmon PDRN (Sodium DNA, 10,000 ppm per the brand), Peptide complex, Niacinamide, Vitamin B12 (pink color), Hyaluronic acid
Fragrance-free—
Cruelty-free—
VeganNo
Made inSouth Korea
Other details
FragranceThe brand states 'no artificial fragrance or colorants'; some INCI lists in other markets include fragrance
Pink colorNatural, from vitamin B12
TestedDermatologist-tested (per the brand)

Our review

PDRN is the star ingredient of 2025–2026 Korean beauty. It's derived from salmon DNA and used in Korean clinics for regenerative treatments; medicube brought it into an affordable daily serum, which became one of TikTok's and Amazon's most viral products.

The formula pairs PDRN (10,000 ppm per the brand), a peptide complex for firmness, niacinamide to even tone and hyaluronic acid to hydrate. The pink shade isn't dye: it comes from vitamin B12. The texture is light, absorbs fast and leaves that dewy 'glass skin' finish.

Be realistic: the brand's '+34% firmness in 2 weeks' figures come from its own studies. What thousands of buyers do repeat is the hydration and glow. Some people with reactive skin report breakouts or irritation, so patch-test first. It isn't vegan, given the PDRN's origin.

At under $19 for 30 ml, with 24,000+ reviews at 4.6 stars, it's one of the cheapest ways to try the PDRN trend.

How to use

After cleansing and toning, apply 2–3 drops to the face and gently press in until absorbed. Follow with moisturizer and, by day, sunscreen.

What we love / Keep in mind

What we love

  • Visible glow and 'glass skin' effect
  • Light texture that absorbs fast
  • PDRN + peptides + niacinamide in one formula
  • Very affordable: under $19

Keep in mind

  • Some report breakouts or irritation
  • Firmness results based on brand studies
  • Not vegan (salmon PDRN)

Best for

Anyone wanting glowing, dewy skin with a viral, effective, affordable Korean serum.

Skip it if…

Very reactive or breakout-prone skin, and anyone following a vegan routine.

What buyers say

4.6
4.6 on Amazon
24,579 reviews on Amazon

With 24,000+ reviews, buyers praise the hydration, healthy glow and light, non-sticky texture. The most repeated complaints are breakouts or irritation on sensitive skin and that the firming effect is subtler than advertised.

GlowHydrationLight textureBreakouts on sensitive skinSubtle firming

Editorial summary of public reviews on Amazon and specialist sites.

8.6

Verdict

The viral serum that truly delivers glow and hydration for very little money; patch-test first if your skin is sensitive.

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