PDRN is having a moment — and this serum is exactly why.Long used in clinical and medical settings in injectable form, PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide, derived from salmon DNA) has made its way into topical skincare, and Anua has built one of the most talked-about formulas around it.
The brand uses an exclusive ultra-low-molecular smart capsule technology to optimise delivery of the active ingredients into the skin Who What Wear, which is what sets this apart from serums that simply list PDRN on the label and hope for the best.Alongside PDRN, the formula contains hydrolyzed collagen and 11 kinds of hyaluronic acid YesStyle, working at different molecular weights to hydrate across multiple skin layers simultaneously — surface plumping and deeper moisture retention in a single step. Niacinamide brightens and refines texture, while glutathione adds antioxidant protection and helps even skin tone.The texture is lightweight and serum-thin, absorbing quickly and leaving a dewy, glass-skin finish with no stickiness. It works equally well as a daily serum, layered 2–3 times as an overnight sleeping mask, or mixed into foundation for a radiant, dewy base. Anua That kind of versatility at this price point is rare.Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and suitable for all skin types.
WHY WE CARRY THIS
This one caught our attention for the ingredient story alone. PDRN — the same compound used in clinical skin treatments — showing up in an affordable daily serum felt worth paying attention to. So we tried it.
The texture is unlike most serums we've used. It's almost water-thin but somehow leaves skin looking visibly more plump and alive within minutes. The dewy finish is genuinely impressive — the kind of glow that usually requires a lot more effort (or a much bigger budget).
What kept us coming back is how it layers. It sits under moisturiser and SPF without pilling, mixes cleanly into foundation when you want extra dewiness, and doubles as a sleeping mask on nights when your skin needs a proper reset. One product doing three jobs well is always going to earn a spot in the lineup.
The emerald colour is a nice touch too. Small thing, but it looks great on a shelf.
| Product Name | Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum |
| Size | 30ml |
| Skin Type | All skin types, including sensitive |
| Key Ingredients | PDRN (Sodium DNA), 11-type Hyaluronic Acid Complex, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Glutathione, Adenosine, Glycerin |
| Technology | Ultra-low molecular Smart Capsule delivery system |
| Texture | Lightweight watery serum — fast-absorbing, non-sticky |
| Key Benefits | Deep hydration, plumping, barrier support, brightening, anti-aging, glass skin finish |
| Finish | Dewy, radiant |
| Fragrance-Free | Yes |
| Non-Comedogenic | Yes |
| How to Use | Apply after toner, morning and night. Can be layered 2–3 times as a sleeping mask or mixed into foundation for a dewy base. Follow with SPF in the morning |
| Origin | South Korea |