Compare Products: PDRN Pink Peptide Serum vs Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

Medicube

PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

Mid-range
$37 / 30ml — $1.23/ml
The Inkey List

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

Budget10%
$10.5 / 30ml — $0.35/ml

Who It's Designed For

Medicube
  • Those seeking peptide-based anti-aging with PDRN
  • Users who want a lightweight serum for morning and evening use
  • People interested in K-beauty award-winning products
  • Those looking for brightening alongside anti-aging benefits
  • Users who enjoy a subtle scented serum experience
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

Medicube

Rose PDRN (Sodium DNA), 5-Type Peptide Complex, Niacinamide (4.4-5.4%), Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen

The Inkey List

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

Product Composition

19% similarity (10 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterniacinamidebutylene glycolglycerinpolyglycerin-3sodium hyaluronateethylhexylglycerinsodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymersorbitan oleatesodium dna
Only in Medicube (29)
12-hexanedioldipropylene glycolglyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerpvm/ma copolymerglycereth-26adenosineacrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerisopropyl myristateubiquinonefragrancecaprylyl glycoltromethaminepolyisobutenecaprylyl/capryl glucosidehydrolyzed collagenatelocollagensalmon egg extractcyanocobalaminmelia azadirachta leaf extractmelia azadirachta flower extractcurcuma longa (turmeric) root extractocimum sanctum leaf extractcorallina officinalis extractcopper tripeptide-1acetyl hexapeptide-8palmitoyl pentapeptide-4palmitoyl tripeptide-1palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Only in The Inkey List (15)
propanediolphenoxyethanolhydroxyethylcellulosephospholipidssqualanexanthan gumglycine soja (soybean) oilallantoinpolysorbate 60panthenolglycolipidsleuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateglycine soja (soybean) sterolscitric acidhyaluronic acid

User Feedback Patterns

Medicube
Pleasant texture with firmness boost

Users describe a bouncy, lightweight gel that leaves skin feeling firmer and more hydrated. Makeup artists and beauty editors have highlighted the glow it provides.

Quick absorption for layering

The serum absorbs rapidly, making it easy to layer under moisturizer and sunscreen without pilling.

Fragrance is divisive

Some users appreciate the subtle rose scent. Others wish for a fragrance-free version, especially for sensitive skin use.

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. Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum may be worth the premium if you want Rose PDRN (Sodium DNA).

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