Compare Products: PDRN Pink Peptide Serum vs SuperSolutions 20% Niacinamide Serum

Medicube

PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

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

SuperSolutions 20% Niacinamide Serum

Budget20%
$17.99 / 30ml — $0.60/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
  • Very oily skin seeking maximum oil control
  • Stubborn enlarged pores unresponsive to lower niacinamide concentrations
  • Users who have tolerated 10-15% niacinamide and want to increase strength
  • Budget-conscious users wanting clinical-strength actives
  • Those seeking exfoliating effects (20% niacinamide has mild exfoliating properties)

Key Ingredients

Medicube

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

The Inkey List

Niacinamide (20%), Zinc PCA (0.5%), Squalane (3%)

Product Composition

22% 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 (7)
squalanephenoxyethanolbenzyl alcoholammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerzinc pcapolysorbate 60dehydroacetic 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
Serious oil control

Users with very oily skin consistently report this as one of the most effective oil-control products they have tried. Many note all-day mattifying effect.

Strong but not irritating

Despite the 20% concentration, most users report no irritation. However, patch testing is frequently mentioned as important for first-time users.

Better than The Ordinary

Users who found The Ordinary's 10% niacinamide too weak or pilling-prone often prefer this. The gel texture absorbs cleanly.

Can leave white cast if overused

Some users report a white film if they apply too much. The brand addresses this: use less product and follow immediately with moisturizer.

Which Should You Buy?

The Inkey List SuperSolutions 20% Niacinamide 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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