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PDRN Hydrating UV Sun SerumA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Dimethiconol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polyamide-8, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C11-13 Isoalkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyamide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →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 →
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