Compare Products: PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Cream vs Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

The Inkey List

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

Budget10%
$10.5 / 30ml — $0.35/ml

Who It's Designed For

Anua
  • Those seeking intense multi-layer hydration
  • Users curious about PDRN skin repair benefits in a moisturizer
  • Sensitive skin types needing a fragrance-free hydrating cream
  • People with dehydrated skin looking for barrier support
  • K-beauty enthusiasts interested in the PDRN ingredient trend
The Inkey List
  • Oily and combination skin seeking oil control
  • Acne-prone skin wanting to reduce blemishes
  • Enlarged pores and uneven texture
  • Those sensitive to zinc who want a niacinamide serum
  • Niacinamide beginners looking for a gentle entry point

Key Ingredients

Anua

Sodium DNA (PDRN), 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Squalane

The Inkey List

Niacinamide (10%), Hyaluronic Acid (1%)

Product Composition

40% similarity (19 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterglycerinbutylene glycolmethylpropanediolsodium dnapanthenolsqualanesodium hyaluronatehydrolyzed hyaluronic acidhyaluronic acidsodium acetylated hyaluronatehydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatesodium hyaluronate crosspolymerallantoinhydroxyethyl ureaxanthan gumethylhexylglycerindisodium edtasorbitan olivate
Only in Anua (20)
cetearyl alcoholcetyl ethylhexanoate12-hexanediolglyceryl stearatehydrogenated lecithinceramide nphydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronatepotassium hyaluronatebeta-glucandipotassium glycyrrhizatetocopherolcaprylic/capric triglyceridecarbomertromethaminecaprylyl glycolcetearyl olivatepolyglyceryl-10 lauratedimethiconestearic acid
Only in The Inkey List (9)
niacinamidephenoxyethanolphospholipidsglycine soja (soybean) oilpolysorbate 60glycolipidsleuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateglycine soja (soybean) sterolscitric acid

User Feedback Patterns

Anua
Deep hydration without heaviness

Users report the cream provides substantial hydration while maintaining a comfortable, non-greasy texture. Popular for dehydrated and combination skin types.

Gentle on sensitive skin

Multiple reviewers with sensitive or reactive skin note no irritation. The fragrance-free formula is well tolerated.

PDRN trend appeal

Many users purchased this specifically for the PDRN ingredient, drawn by the trend from Korean dermatology. Expectations vary; some hope for injectable-level results from a topical.

Plumping effect

Users frequently mention a plumping effect, likely from the multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex rather than the PDRN component.

The Inkey List
No pilling

Multiple users note this formula does not ball up under other products or makeup, unlike some competing niacinamide serums.

More hydrating than expected

Users with dry or combination skin report this feels more hydrating than pure niacinamide serums with zinc, likely due to the squalane, HA, and lack of zinc.

Packaging frustrations

The squeeze bottle with press-down cap makes it difficult to control how much product dispenses. Some users report buildup around the opening.

Visible pore improvement

Consistent feedback about reduced pore appearance within 2-4 weeks of daily use.

Which Should You Buy?

The Inkey List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum offers great value at a lower price point. Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Cream may be worth the premium if you want Sodium DNA (PDRN).

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Buy Anua

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