Medicube
PDRN Hydrating UV Sun SerumA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 15.20 · checked 25 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.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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 Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C20-22 Alcohols, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →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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