VT Cosmetics
PDRN Capsule CreamA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 21.22 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Oil-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

Benefits

Hydrating20
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tripeptide-1
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Tribehenin, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Light Stabilizer
- 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.
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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →
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