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medicube
A 30 mL leave-on serum with Salmon DNA PDRN, niacinamide and five peptides. Medicube’s U.S. page offers Salmon DNA and vegan Rose PDRN options; the 1.01 fl oz Amazon US listing identifies the Salmon DNA version.
| Amazon US listing | 30 mL / 1.01 fl oz · Salmon DNA PDRN |
|---|---|
| Format | Leave-on face and neck serum |
| Highlighted ingredients | Sodium DNA · niacinamide · five peptides |
| Other label detail | Fragrance is listed; the official page also offers Rose PDRN (Vegan) |
Consider it if you want a leave-on serum whose listed ingredients include sodium DNA, niacinamide and several peptides. Fragrance is listed, and the Salmon DNA option is not vegan.
Based on brand information and published sources, not a hands-on review.
01 / TEXTURE
Medicube describes the serum as lightweight and moisturizing. Its two listed versions have different ingredient lists.
03 / YOUR ROUTINE
On clean, dry skin, spread a generous amount over the face and neck and pat gently. The brand says to use it morning and night, then continue with moisturizer and daytime sunscreen. Follow the directions on the package you receive.
The brand's dermatologist-tested and low-irritating descriptions do not predict individual tolerance. Its South Korean dual-functionality statement is a brand claim about Korean classification, not U.S. drug approval.
CHOOSING THIS FORMULA
The 1.01 fl oz Amazon US listing identifies Salmon DNA PDRN. Medicube’s U.S. page also offers Rose PDRN (Vegan); the two options have different ingredient lists. Check the option name and package before ordering.
The Salmon DNA list includes Sodium DNA, Milt Extract and Salmon Egg Extract, plus niacinamide and five named peptides: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8. Fragrance is also listed. These are formula details, not proof of a particular firmness, brightening or barrier result. The package image also carries a “PDRN (Sodium DNA) 1%” claim. The product page does not explain the basis of that percentage, so it should not be read as a verified concentration of purified DNA.
Medicube’s U.S. directions say to apply a generous amount morning and night to clean, dry skin, spread over the face and neck, then pat gently. The brand recommends moisturizer and daytime sunscreen afterward. It does not specify a pump or drop count, so use the package directions for the amount.
Medicube describes the serum as dermatologist-tested and low-irritating, gives a pH range of 5.8–7.8, and refers to South Korean MFDS dual functionality for fine lines and brightening. These are manufacturer statements; the page does not provide a detailed study protocol. Korean classification does not mean U.S. drug approval.
The Amazon listing identifies the Salmon DNA version; Medicube also sells a vegan Rose PDRN option with a different ingredient list. The Salmon DNA formula lists fragrance and fish-derived ingredients. Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum is another 30 mL serum whose U.S. page highlights hyaluronic acid and collagen capsules. Compare the versions and ingredient lists rather than assuming either formula will work better for you.
FORMULA NOTES
| Ingredient | Role or purpose | Formula detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium DNA · Milt Extract · Salmon Egg Extract | Salmon DNA option ingredients | The package carries a “PDRN (Sodium DNA) 1%” claim. The page does not explain whether that percentage refers to purified DNA or an ingredient preparation. |
| Niacinamide | Highlighted ingredient | Listed in the Salmon DNA formula. |
| Five peptides | Named formula ingredients | All five appear in the official Salmon DNA list. |
| Fragrance | Listed ingredient | The official list is not fragrance-free. |
Official ingredient list ↗. Ingredient roles explain the formula. See the sourced product information and evidence limits below.
BRAND-REPORTED EVIDENCE
The reviewed U.S. page gives dermatologist-tested and low-irritating statements and a pH range, but no detailed test protocol or serum-specific outcome data. These statements are not a guarantee of individual results.
Official formula and testing statements ↗ON THE LABEL
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2- Hexanediol, Sodium DNA, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Milt Extract, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ubiquinone, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Salmon Egg Extract, Atelocollagen
Original ingredient list ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
The 1.01 fl oz listing identifies the Salmon DNA PDRN version. Medicube also offers a separate Rose PDRN (Vegan) option; check the selected option and package because the ingredient lists differ.
Official product reference ↗medicube U.S. Salmon DNA PDRN option ↗Yes. Fragrance is named in the official U.S. list for the Salmon DNA option.
Official product reference ↗medicube U.S. Salmon DNA PDRN option ↗Morning and night on clean, dry skin, followed by moisturizer and daytime sunscreen. Follow your package directions.
Official product reference ↗medicube U.S. Salmon DNA PDRN option ↗No. Medicube describes a South Korean dual-functionality classification. That does not establish U.S. drug approval.
Official product reference ↗medicube U.S. Salmon DNA PDRN option ↗CHOOSING BETWEEN PRODUCTS
Both product pages identify Salmon DNA-derived PDRN/Sodium DNA. Medicube highlights niacinamide and five peptides, while Anua presents a hyaluronic-acid and collagen capsule serum. Compare the exact lists and directions; ingredient differences do not predict which will suit you better.
Compare these two products ↗04 / THE NEXT STEP
Check the size, full ingredient list, price, stock and delivery to your address on the seller’s page.
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Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2- Hexanediol, Sodium DNA, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Milt Extract, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ubiquinone, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Salmon Egg Extract, Atelocollagen
Ingredient source ↗ · 2026-10-31 · US / 30 mL / 1.01 fl oz · Salmon DNA version
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