Beauty of Joseon
Dynasty CreamVT Cosmetics
PDRN Cream 100A face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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Brand price
USD 10.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 36.86 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
Learn more about Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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