medicube 55 g (1.94 oz) — Dual-texture Korean gel-cream with encapsulated salmon-DNA PDRN pink capsules — a customisable capsule-to-gel ratio carrying collagen, five hyaluronic acids and a peptide complex for a 'glass glow' firming finish.
Section 1Product Information
Identity, positioning and the listing as presented to the US buyer.
| Brand | medicube |
| Product | PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream (Salmon DNA PDRN) |
| Size | 55 g (1.94 oz) |
| ASIN | B0DTKCN3Z4 |
| Category path | Beauty & Personal Care › Skin Care › Face › Creams & Moisturizers › Face Moisturizers |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24 in Beauty & Personal Care; #3 in Face Moisturizers |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Sold by | Medicube & Aprilskin |
| Ships from | Amazon |
| Delivery window | New York 10001 |
Key claims on the listing
- Premium Salmon DNA PDRN Capsule: Innovative encapsulation technology to keep the effect of premium PDRN. Fully preserve the firming and hydrating effect of PDRN until absorbed into the skin to achieve maximum glass glow result.
- Lightweight non-sticky texture: Non-oily yet hydrating gel texture for glowy and moisturized skin, offering a pleasant application experience. Pop & blend the pink capsule to gel and build a moisture barrier without leaving a sticky residue.
- Customizable Mark-Blast Mix: Customize the capsule-to-gel ratio for a stable, soothing blend that absorbs effortlessly into the skin for everyday use.
- Achieve Korean glass glow skin: Key ingredients target dull and loose skin to balance overall skin tone and boost firmness while enhancing the skin's natural glow and resilience.
- Daily moisturizing cream for sensitive skin: Mild and gentle formula for sensitive skin, gentle enough to be used daily. Packed with multiple benefits, it delivers a long-lasting dewy finish to make your skin firm and hydrated. *Clinical Trial Tested by the 'Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences' / Results may vary.
Specification sheet
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | medicube |
| Item Volume | 0.06 kg |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.11 x 3.11 x 2.36 inches |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Special Feature | PDRN Capsule Cream |
| Unit Count | 1.94 Ounce |
| Item Weight | 55 g |
| Item model number | Medicube PDRN |
| Department | All Ages, Unisex |
| Manufacturer | Medicube |
| ASIN | B0DTKCN3Z4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24 in Beauty & Personal Care; #3 in Face Moisturizers |
Brand content modules
| Product description | A+ module carries no extractable claim blocks beyond the product description header. |
Section 2Product Rating & Buyer Reviews
How 30,404 ratings resolve into sentiment — and where buyers disagree.
Aspect detail
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Negative | Positive share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| effectiveness | 2,014 | 1,747 | 267 | 87% |
| moisturizing | 1,528 | 1,383 | 145 | 91% |
| glow | 734 | 695 | 39 | 95% |
| texture | 684 | 298 | 386 | 44% |
| softness | 665 | 612 | 53 | 92% |
| value for money | 512 | 393 | 119 | 77% |
| skin sensitivity | 500 | 299 | 201 | 60% |
| fragrance | 345 | 299 | 46 | 87% |
Section 3Product Ingredients
Two independent registers — the packaging transcription and the community formulation screen — merged into a single 53-row master register, classified by exposure band.
Level classification
| Band | Ingredients | Share | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 · Minimal | 37 | 69.8% | Safety band 1 — lowest documented concern. |
| Band 2 · Low | 7 | 13.2% | Safety band up to 2 — low concern, routine use. |
| Band 3 · Moderate | 1 | 1.9% | Safety band up to 3 — moderate, worth attention for reactive skin. |
| Band 4 · Elevated | 0 | 0.0% | Safety band 4 or higher — elevated flag, review individually. |
| Unrated | 8 | 15.1% | No safety number recorded on the packaging register. |
What’s inside — formulation screen
Flags carried: Oil-free — Contains moringa seed oil and ester emollients.; Silicone-free — Contains simethicone.; Fungal-acne-safe — Ethylhexyl palmitate is a flagged trigger.; Pore-clogger-free — Ethylhexyl palmitate (com 2-3) and octyldodecanol.; Vegan — Contains salmon egg extract and hydrolysed collagen..
Concerns
| Concern | Flagged ingredients |
|---|---|
| May Trigger Acne | Ethylhexyl Palmitate (2-3/0), Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Isostearate (1-2/0) |
| May Worsen Oily Skin | Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol (2/1) |
Benefits
| Benefit | Ingredients | Benefit | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrating | 17 | Brightening | 3 |
| Anti-Aging | 14 | Dark Spots | 2 |
| Barrier Repair | 10 | Skin Texture | 2 |
| Scar Healing | 9 | Acne Fighting | 1 |
| Reduces Irritation | 6 | Good For Oily Skin | 1 |
| Redness Reducing | 4 | Reduces Large Pores | 1 |
Key ingredients
| Hyaluronic Acid (5) | A five-weight hyaluronic complex spanning crosspolymer, acetylated and hydrolysed forms. |
| Peptides (4) | Acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12. |
| Niacinamide | Strengthens, smooths and brightens skin. |
| Ceramides | Lock in moisture and support the skin barrier. |
| Antioxidants | Glutathione, thioctic acid and botanical extracts. |
Community ingredient sentiment
Master ingredient register
53 rows. Packaging function and safety bands from the packaging transcription; comedogenic / irritancy pairing from the community screen. Active ingredients are marked.
| # | Ingredient | Function | Acne | Irrit. | Safety | Com. | Irr. | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purified Water | Skin Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 2 | Glycerin | Solvent, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | B2 · Low |
| 3 | Niacinamide | Skin conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 4 | Methylpropanediol | Solvent | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 5 | Propanediol | Solvent, Viscosity Control | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 6 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 7 | Dipropylene glycol | Solvent, Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 8 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Fragrance, Skin conditioning | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 9 | Glycereth-26 | Moisturizer | 0 | — | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | B2 · Low |
| 10 | Arginine | Antistatic, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 11 | Butylene Glycol | Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | B1 · Minimal |
| 12 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Solvent, Fragrance, Synthetic ester, Emollient | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0 | B1 · Minimal |
| 13 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Surfactant, Viscosity Control, Emulsifier | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | B1 · Minimal |
| 14 | Carbomer | Viscosity Control | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | B2 · Low |
| 15 | Cetearyl Olivate | Emulsifier | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 16 | Sorbitan Olivate | Emulsifier | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 17 | Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer | Surfactant, Viscosity Control | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 18 | Simethicone | Skin conditioning, Emollient | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | B1 · Minimal |
| 19 | Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 20 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin Conditioning | — | — | 2 | — | — | B2 · Low |
| 21 | Adenosine | Skin Conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 22 | Polyacrylate-13 | Emulsion Stabilising | — | — | 1-3 | — | — | B3 · Moderate |
| 23 | Sodium DNA | Skin conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 24 | Disodium EDTA | Viscosity Control | — | — | 2 | — | — | B2 · Low |
| 25 | Polyisobutene | Viscosity Control | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 26 | Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum | Moisturizer | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 27 | Glyceryl Stearate | Emollient, Emulsifier | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | Unrated |
| 28 | Polysorbate 20 | Surfactant, Emulsifier | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | B1 · Minimal |
| 29 | Sorbitan isostearate | Emulsifier | 2 | — | 1 | 1-2 | 0 | B1 · Minimal |
| 30 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | B1 · Minimal |
| 31 | Glutathione | Antioxidant | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 32 | Octyldodecanol | Solvent, Fragrance, Emulsifier | 3-4 | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 33 | Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Hyaluronate | Humectant | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 34 | Salmon Roe Extract | Skin Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 35 | Hydrogenated lecithin | Emulsifier | — | — | 1-2 | — | — | B2 · Low |
| 36 | Ceramide NP | Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 37 | Cyanocobalamin | Skin conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 38 | Thioctic Acid | Antioxidant | — | — | 1-2 | — | — | B2 · Low |
| 39 | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 40 | Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract | Skin Protecting | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 41 | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Viscosity Control, Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 42 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 43 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Skin Conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 44 | Hyaluronic Acid | Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 45 | Caprylyl Glycol | Moisturizer, Emollient | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 46 | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 47 | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 48 | Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 | Skin conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 49 | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 50 | Potassium Hyaluronate | Skin Conditioning | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 · Minimal |
| 51 | Eclipta Prostrata Extract | Skin Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 52 | Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Skin Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 53 | Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | Emollient | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
Formulation read
This is the largest formula in the batch and the one with the sharpest risk concentration: ethylhexyl palmitate (acne 4 / irritant 1 on the packaging register) plus octyldodecanol (acne 3-4) and cetearyl alcohol (2/2) drive the two concern tags. Everything PDRN-related — sodium DNA, the five hyaluronic forms, the four peptides, ceramide NP, glutathione — sits cleanly in the lowest safety band, so the trade-off is texture-system risk against active payload.
Functional load concentrates in Moisturiser (15), Skin conditioning (13), Emollient (6), Texture / viscosity (5).
— The two registers diverge on three botanical rows: the independent screen lists eclipta prostrata, melia azadirachta leaf and moringa seed oil where the packaging transcription lists scutellaria baicalensis extract. The merged register carries 53 unique rows; 'salmon roe extract' and 'salmon egg extract' are the same ingredient.
— Sodium DNA (salmon-derived PDRN) is the hero active on both registers.
Section 4Price Analysis
Tracking history, list economics and where the current offer sits inside its band.
| Price Type | Lowest Ever | Highest Ever | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $16.90 2025-08-18 | $34.08 2025-05-23 | $21.97 2026-10-19 | $21.66 |
| 3rd Party New | $15.39 2025-12-11 | $42.99 2025-12-04 | $15.90 2026-10-19 | $21.92 |
| 3rd Party Used | - — | - — | - — | - |
| Live listing | — | — | $15.90 2026-10-27 | — |
| Current price | $15.90 |
| List price | $21.90 |
| Discount to list | 27% |
| Subscribe & Save | $14.31 (35% off) |
| Unit price | $8.20 per ounce |
| Tracking since | 2025-02-27 |
| List reference (tracker) | $21.90 |
Price read
Eight months of tracking show a volatile launch curve: the Amazon channel printed $34.08 at launch (May 2025) before finding its floor at $16.90 (Aug 2025) and settling around the $21.66 average. The tracker's Amazon print ($21.97, Oct 19) lags a live listing of $15.90 — the current -27% promotion post-dates the last scan. The 3rd-party-new channel ($15.39-$42.99, currently $15.90) matches the live price, confirming a marketplace-led price.
The value-and-glamour pick for glow-oriented buyers who want PDRN positioning at mass-premium pricing. The capsule format is the differentiator but also the risk: sticky-texture complaints are real, and the ethylhexyl palmitate load makes it a poor choice for clog-prone skin.
Section 5Product Photography
Listing imagery as captured, three frames per row.
Buyer-uploaded photographs: 0 rendered at capture time.
Section 6Method & Data Notes
Marketplace facts (pricing, rating base, sentiment aspects, listing copy) were captured from the live US product page on 2026-10-27. Price history covers the tracker channels above from the monitoring start date shown. Formulation data merges two independent registers: the packaging transcription (function, acne, irritant and safety cells) and the community formulation screen (comedogenic / irritancy pairs, benefit and concern tags, badge screen).
Exposure bands classify each ingredient by the highest safety number recorded on the packaging register. Active sunscreen ingredients are additionally listed under INCI names on the community screen. Where the two registers disagree, the master register keeps both rows and the divergence is noted in the ingredient commentary. No source links are published with this report.
Limitations
- No written review text was rendered on the listing at capture time; sentiment comes from the aggregate aspect panel and editorial summary.
- No buyer-uploaded photographs were rendered for this listing.
- The two registers disagree on three botanical rows (merged register of 53 used for counts); the packaging register dates from May 2025.