Medicube's Ultra Light PDRN Pink Peptide Serum with Salmon DNA is currently on sale on Amazon for £17.50, down from its usual price of £19.90. The Korean beauty brand's product has gone viral in recent months and has amassed over a thousand reviews on the online marketplace, with an overall rating of 4.5 out of five stars.
What makes the serum popular
The serum boasts a Salmon DNA PDRN formula which helps to strengthen the skin barrier for more even-looking skin. The addition of hyaluronic acid and Vitamin B12 aids with retaining moisture and boosting a natural-looking glow.
Fans of the brand may already be familiar with the original formula, which can be purchased from Boots for £17.90, but the ultra light option differs in a few ways. While the original is rich and nourishing, the ultra light boasts a more watery non-sticky feel. The ultra light option also offers quick hydration with a fresh glow, while the original gives a dewy finish alongside more intensive moisture.
How to use it and alternatives
Easy to apply, the product is suitable for both day and night time use, including underneath makeup. Elsewhere, those with more budget to spare may instead wish to consider Medik8's Exo-PDRN Prismatic+, which costs £79 and helps to refine tone and texture as well as aiding with rejuvenating the complexion.
A more affordable alternative is ANUA's PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum 30ml, which can be purchased from LookFantastic for £16, down from £20, using the code SAVE. The hydrating product has been created to plump the appearance of fine lines.
Customer reviews
Back on Amazon, the medicube Ultra Light PDRN Pink Peptide Serum with Salmon DNA isn't short of glowing testimonials. One person said in a five star review: "PDRN serum - glass skin." Meanwhile a second raved: "A drink for your face. Great product. Feels lovely on the skin."
A third said: "My go to product. This is a game changer to say the least! I was told about this by a friend and I thought I would give it a go. I am so glad that I did! Skin feels amazing and has a nice glow to it. Only a small amount is needed as it spreads really well and it smells nice too."
A fourth hailed it 'good stuff' writing: "Love, love medicube, I'm in my early 40s. Just finished my first bottle of the other pink PDRN and had so many comments on my skin. Decided to get this bigger bottle but really happy with the products, might try a different colour range, maybe the vitamin C. But very happy! So cheap too."
It is worth noting that one person said the serum is 'ok' writing in part of a lengthy review: "I haven't seen any dramatic results using this yet." Despite this, someone else raved: "Great product. I absolutely Love this serum! I keep a stockpile so I never run out. I've never used a medicube I didn't love! At least 85% of my extensive skincare routine consists of medicube."
Another review reads: "My skin feels so soft, fine lines and hyperpigmentation is almost non existent since switching to medicube. Most effective on the market in my opinion. Leaves my face, neck and chest with a healthy glow." A final review reads: "Fabulous. I must say, I'm rather impressed with this serum. I've been using it for only a few days now but I feel it is helping improve the look of my skin. Based on these short term results, I believe this product will really help to further improve the condition of my skin. Easy to apply, absorbs quickly and does not leave a sticky feel. I've not experienced any negative reaction to the product. I believe this product is very effective in treating my age and sun spots, uneven skin tone, dry patches, and fine lines."
