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Salmon PDRN, plant "PDRN": how much do you disclose about the source?
With PDRN now a hot skincare keyword, one question reportedly keeps coming up in supplier meetings: "Is this from salmon or from plants?" Common concerns in the field More sources than before: besides DNA from salmon mil
0 0What exactly is PDRN? What to know before you buy
PDRN keeps popping up in new K-beauty launches and in Japanese rankings, so plenty of people are curious. Here are the basics. What PDRN is Short for polydeoxyribonucleotide. It is a DNA-derived ingredient, and in cosmet
0 0@cosme's H1 2026 awards: the word Japan and Korea share is PDRN
istyle, the company behind Japan's @cosme review site, published a column comparing its first-half 2026 Best Cosmetics winners across Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Here is what stands out for K-beauty fans. Skincar
0 0The exosome and PDRN skincare craze: where should expectations land?
New skincare launches can hardly skip exosomes or PDRN (salmon DNA) these days. Names that started in dermatology clinics have moved into jars, and interest has exploded. Why the hype Products often borrow the clinic ima
0 0Do you actually need a face mist? A quick poll
With a PDRN mist climbing the rankings, Korean face mists are in the spotlight again. At the same time, many people still ask whether mists are pointless because they dry off so fast. Benefits mist fans mention No shakin
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How do you use face mist?
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0 0Poll: which buzzy K-beauty ingredient are you most curious about?
Every few months a new ingredient takes over K-beauty feeds. Right now a handful keep coming up in hauls, reviews and beauty press: PDRN ("salmon DNA"): in serums and ampoules marketed for skin recovery Spicules: the pri
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Which trending ingredient do you want us to dig into next?
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0 0Which K-beauty category carried you through 2026? Vote
Three months left in the year. Looking at @cosme rankings and Mega Wari cart reveals, 2026 was full of talking points: PDRN mists, toner pads, soft matte lips and more. So we want to know: which K-beauty category did you
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Which K-beauty category did you rely on most in 2026?
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0 0Planning next year's launches: which ingredient family is R&D watching most?
Put together what gets discussed at supplier meetings and trade shows and a few trends stand out. So for anyone planning next year's launches: which family are you betting on most? Families that come up often DNA and nuc
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Which ingredient family are you most excited about for next year's launches?
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0 0What tourists buy most at Daiso Korea? Sheet masks, by a mile
Daiso in Myeongdong turning into a tourist stop isn't just a vibe; the numbers back it up. According to Korean press, foreign card spending at Daiso rose 130% in 2023, 50% in 2024 and 60% in 2025, and was up 70% year on
0 0Panthenol and madecassoside: the quiet workhorses in K-beauty "repair" creams
Look at the back of many Korean "repair," "cica" or "barrier" creams and two names show up again and again: panthenol and madecassoside. They're less flashy than PDRN, but they're everywhere for a reason. Panthenol (pro-
0 0Are PDRN cosmetics and Rejuran treatments the same thing?
As more cosmetics containing “PDRN” have become available, many people expect them to have the same effects as dermatological treatments. Although the names are similar, the delivery methods and purposes are different.
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Have you tried PDRN cosmetics?
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1 3PDRN everywhere: what is "salmon DNA" skincare actually doing?
Walk into any Olive Young right now and you will see PDRN on serums, pads, sun creams and masks. The term comes from clinics, where PDRN injections are used — but a cream is not an injection. On a label you usually see i
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PDRN: hype or here to stay?
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0 3Topics That Keep Coming Up in Ingredient Meetings Lately
I’m curious about the ingredient trends people in the industry are seeing firsthand. I’ll start by listing the trends showing up in stores and online. PDRN·DNA ingredients: Expanding into sunscreens and pads Peptides: Mo
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Ingredients to watch next year
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0 1Current skincare keywords: what’s making the biggest impact in the industry?
I’ve rounded up the keywords I often see in stores and online. I’m curious which trends you’re actually noticing in your work. PDRN·salmon — expanding to pads, serums, and sunscreens Gentle·barrier — ceramides, panthenol
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Which keywords will last through next year?
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