PDRN is the most hyped ingredient in Korean skincare right now, and most shoppers have no idea what they are actually buying. The VT PDRN Cream 100 is a good place to start, because VT is unusually specific about what is in it — and reading that specification carefully tells you a lot about how this whole category works.

This page covers what the formula genuinely contains, what the headline numbers on the box actually refer to, how the five-ceramide barrier complex fits in, and who it suits. We have written it plainly, including the parts that complicate the marketing, because you should be able to judge the product on what it is.

Product Overview
What “PDRN” Actually Means Here
Key Benefits
Key Ingredients
The Blue Azulene Capsules
Korea’s Dual-Function Classification
Who Should Use It
Suitable Skin Types
How to Use the VT PDRN Cream 100
Where It Fits in Your Routine
What to Combine It With
Introduce Carefully With
Realistic Results
Size and Value
Authenticity and Storage
Full Ingredient List
Warnings and Precautions
Product Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Should You Buy It?

Product Overview

VT Cosmetics is a Korean brand best known for its Reedle Shot and Cica lines, and the PDRN range is its move into the ingredient that has dominated Korean skincare conversation for the past two years. The VT PDRN Cream 100 is the moisturiser in that range — a 50 ml tube meant as the final hydrating step of a routine.

The VT PDRN Cream 100 comes in one size only. There is no mini, no refill and no travel size. Nine independent sources including VT’s own Korean and global stores list a single 50 ml variant, so if you are offered something else under this exact name, check it carefully.

The VT PDRN Cream 100 has a true cream texture rather than a gel, and VT positions it as suitable for all skin types including sensitive. It is unscented, with no added synthetic fragrance — a meaningful detail given how many Korean creams in this price bracket are heavily perfumed.

What actually distinguishes the VT PDRN Cream 100 formula is not the PDRN branding but the barrier work underneath it: five ceramides, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, panthenol and a stack of six different hyaluronic acid forms. That is a well-built moisturiser by any standard.

What “PDRN” Actually Means Here — read this before you judge the price

This is the part most retailers skip, and it matters.

PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide — DNA fragments, conventionally sourced from salmon. In Korean clinics it is an injectable. In cosmetics, the same name gets attached to a wide range of things, and the gap between the clinic version and the skincare version is enormous.

In the VT PDRN Cream 100, two separate things are being called PDRN:

Sodium DNA at 0.5 ppm. This is the only DNA-class ingredient actually declared, and VT publishes the figure openly on its Korean label. 0.5 ppm is 0.00005%. It sits 55th of 64 ingredients.
“PHYTO PDRN® Panax (100,000 ppm).” This is the headline number on the marketing, and it does not refer to polydeoxyribonucleotide. It is VT’s trade name for a wild ginseng extract — 산양삼추출물 on the Korean ingredient list.

We will go one step further and flag something we could not resolve. That ginseng extract sits 45th of 64 on the Korean label, below several ingredients typically used well under one percent. Under Korean descending-order labelling rules, that placement is difficult to square with a 100,000 ppm — ten percent — inclusion. We found no source that explains it, so we are reporting the position as published and leaving the conclusion to you.

None of this makes the VT PDRN Cream 100 a bad product. It makes it a well-formulated ceramide and hyaluronic acid moisturiser with niacinamide and adenosine doing the functional work, wearing a fashionable ingredient name. Buy it for the barrier formula and treat the PDRN as a bonus, and you will be happy with it. Buy it expecting clinic-grade PDRN and you will not.

VT PDRN Cream 100 50ml tube with vegan badge

Key Benefits

VT states the following for the VT PDRN Cream 100:

Vegan PDRN — sourced from Korean ginseng rather than the fish derivatives commonly used
Deep repair — designed to enhance vitality and deliver a radiant complexion
Exclusive Azulene — blue azulene capsules for firmer, better-conditioned skin
Skin moisture barrier — a 5-Ceramide Complex with panthenol for intensive hydration
Glow and elasticity — low-molecular plant-based PDRN from wild ginseng

These are cosmetic, appearance-level benefits. A moisturiser improves how skin looks, feels and holds water; nothing in this tube is a medical treatment, and no cream permanently changes skin structure.

Low-molecular PDRN ingredient graphic showing ginseng root

Key Ingredients

The 5-Ceramide Complex

Ceramide NP, NS, AS, AP and EOP — all five appear on the VT PDRN Cream 100 label. Ceramides are the lipids that hold your skin barrier together, and skin that is dehydrated, flaky or reactive is usually short of them. Including all five types rather than one token ceramide is the single most substantive thing about this formula.

They are supported by cholesterol and phytosphingosine, which is the correct company to keep — barrier lipids work as a system rather than individually.

Niacinamide

Tenth on the Korean ingredient list, so present at a real level. In Korea, niacinamide is the notified functional ingredient behind this product’s whitening classification. It also supports the barrier and helps with the look of uneven tone.

Adenosine

The other half of the functional classification — adenosine is Korea’s standard notified anti-wrinkle active. Its presence is why the VT PDRN Cream 100 can be registered for wrinkle improvement rather than simply claiming it.

Six Forms of Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate and hyaluronic acid itself, plus sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer and sodium acetylated hyaluronate. Different molecular weights sit at different depths, which is the reasoning behind stacking them.

Panthenol and Allantoin

Provitamin B5 and a classic soother. Both support the barrier and calm the look of irritation — sensible inclusions in a cream aimed partly at sensitive skin.

Guaiazulene and Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate

These are the blue azulene compounds, derived from chamomile. They are what give the capsules in the VT PDRN Cream 100 their colour, and they have a long history in soothing formulations.

Macadamia Seed Oil and Squalane-Class Emollients

The richness comes from macadamia ternifolia seed oil and a set of triglycerides and fatty alcohols. This is a cream that occludes properly rather than a light gel pretending to be one.

White cream texture swatch on a plain background

The Blue Azulene Capsules

VT builds what it calls blue azulene capsules into the VT PDRN Cream 100. They are a formulation choice rather than a marketing flourish.

Azulene is naturally deep blue — that colour is the compound itself, not added dye. Encapsulating it keeps it stable until you break the capsule against your skin during application, at which point the blue disperses and disappears into the cream.

Practically, azulene at cosmetic levels does not stain skin or leave a lasting tint. Note that this product ships in a tube rather than a jar, so you will not see the capsules the way you would in an open pot — VT describes them as part of the formula, not as a visible decorative element.

Korea’s Dual-Function Classification

The VT PDRN Cream 100 is registered in Korea as a 이중 기능성 화장품 — a dual-functional cosmetic for both whitening and wrinkle improvement.

This matters for the VT PDRN Cream 100 because it is a regulatory status, not a marketing line. To carry it, a product must contain a notified functional ingredient at an approved concentration and the claim must be registered with the Korean authorities. Niacinamide covers the whitening side and adenosine the wrinkle side.

It is a genuine quality signal, and it is also a limited one. “Whitening” in the Korean regulatory sense means addressing the appearance of dullness and uneven tone — not lightening your natural skin colour. Anyone selling it as skin bleaching is misrepresenting both the product and the classification.

Who Should Use It

The VT PDRN Cream 100 suits you if you are dealing with:

A compromised or easily irritated moisture barrier
Dryness, tightness or flaking, particularly in winter or air conditioning
Dullness and uneven-looking tone alongside dryness
Early fine lines you want supported rather than aggressively treated
Skin that reacts badly to fragranced creams
A routine heavy on actives that needs a repairing final step

It is less suited to you if your skin is very oily and you dislike rich textures, if you want a targeted treatment rather than a moisturiser, or if you are specifically shopping for clinic-strength PDRN — which, as explained above, this is not.

Suitable Skin Types

Skin type	Suitability
Dry	Excellent — this is the core user
Dehydrated	Excellent — the hyaluronic stack and ceramides both target this
Sensitive	Excellent — unscented, azulene, panthenol, allantoin
Normal	Excellent
Combination	Good — you may prefer it at night only
Oily	Fair — well formulated, but the texture is rich
Mature	Excellent — the wrinkle-improvement classification is relevant here

VT lists the VT PDRN Cream 100 as suitable for all skin types, and describes it as dermatologically tested and proven hypoallergenic.

Model applying VT PDRN Cream 100 to her cheek

How to Use the VT PDRN Cream 100

Use it last. VT’s own instruction places it at the moisturiser step — the final stage of skincare, after toner, essence and serum.
Take an appropriate amount of VT PDRN Cream 100 onto clean fingers. A cream this rich needs less than you think.
Spread gently along your skin texture rather than rubbing in circles. VT describes the azulene capsules as breaking down as you work the cream in.
Let it absorb fully before applying sunscreen or makeup.
Sunscreen in the morning. Any product carrying a brightening claim is wasted effort without daily sun protection.

The VT PDRN Cream 100 is suitable for morning and evening use. There is no retinoid or acid in the formula, so there is no need to restrict it to nights.

Where It Fits in Your Routine

Step	Product	Notes
1	Cleanser	Oil cleanse then foam if wearing makeup or sunscreen
2	Toner	Hydrating
3	Essence or serum	Your treatment step
4	VT PDRN Cream 100	Final step, morning and evening
5	Sunscreen	Morning only, over the cream

What to Combine It With

The VT PDRN Cream 100 pairs well with hydrating toners and essences, hyaluronic acid serums, peptide serums, centella and madecassoside products, and a high-protection sunscreen. Because it is a barrier cream rather than an active treatment, it also works as the buffering layer over a retinoid on nights when your skin needs support.

Browse the rest of our moisturizers range, everything for barrier repair, or the full VT Cosmetics collection to build a routine around it.

Introduce Carefully With

Strong exfoliating acids in the same routine. Not because they clash with the VT PDRN Cream 100, but because a barrier cream works best when you are not stripping the barrier in the step before it.
Multiple new products at once. Introduce one thing at a time, so that if something disagrees with you it is obvious what.
Very oily or acne-prone skin. Try it at night first before committing to twice daily — the richness suits some acne-prone skin and overwhelms others.

Realistic Results

Immediately after the first VT PDRN Cream 100 application: skin feels cushioned, comfortable and noticeably less tight. The occlusive effect is instant and reliable.

One to two weeks: dryness and flaking settle, and skin looks plumper because it is holding water better.

Four to eight weeks: the barrier work compounds — less reactivity, better tolerance of actives, and the niacinamide begins to show on tone.

Two to three months: adenosine’s contribution to the look of fine lines is a slow, cumulative one. This is the outer edge of what the VT PDRN Cream 100 does.

What it will not do: deliver injectable-grade PDRN results, remove wrinkles, or lighten your natural skin tone. Results vary between people.

Size and Value

Detail	Value
Size	50 ml — the only size made
Typical use	Twice daily as the final skincare step
Expected duration	Roughly 2–3 months
Shelf life	36 months unopened
Period after opening	12 months

At twice-daily use you will comfortably finish a tube of VT PDRN Cream 100 inside the 12-month opened window.

Authenticity and Storage

This is authentic VT Cosmetics, made in South Korea and carefully selected from trusted suppliers and established distribution channels. We review packaging, labelling and condition before dispatch.

Store your VT PDRN Cream 100 away from direct sunlight and heat with the lid closed. Warmth is what breaks the azulene capsules prematurely, so keep the tube out of a sunny bathroom window. VT states a shelf life of 36 months from manufacture and 12 months after opening.

One authenticity check worth knowing: the barcode for this product is 8803463006655. VT’s PDRN Capsule Cream 100 is a different product with a different barcode, a different manufacturer and a completely different peptide-based formula. If a listing mixes the two, treat it with suspicion.

Full Ingredient List

Reproduced from VT Cosmetics’ official Korean label:

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, C14-22 Alcohols, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vinyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Stearic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin,

Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Gellan Gum, Agar, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Guaiazulene, Wild Ginseng Extract, Copper Chlorophyll, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium DNA (0.5ppm), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NS, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Ceramide EOP

A note on honesty: VT publishes a slightly different ingredient list on its export labels than on its Korean one — the export version swaps several botanical extracts. We have printed the Korean official list because it is the brand’s own primary label, but formulations vary between markets and batches. Always check the carton you receive.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult a specialist if red spots, swelling or itching appear on the treated area during or after use, particularly following exposure to direct sunlight.
Refrain from use on wounded or broken skin.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store away from direct sunlight.
Patch test the VT PDRN Cream 100 before first use if your skin is easily irritated.
Discontinue use if irritation develops and consult a doctor if it persists.

These are the manufacturer’s own statutory precautions as published on VT’s Korean product page.

Product Specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	VT Cosmetics
Range	PDRN
Product type	Moisturising cream
Size	50 ml — only size
Korean classification	Dual-functional: whitening and wrinkle improvement
Functional actives	Niacinamide (whitening), Adenosine (wrinkle improvement)
Barrier complex	Ceramides NP, NS, AS, AP, EOP + cholesterol + phytosphingosine
Declared Sodium DNA	0.5 ppm
Texture	Rich cream with blue azulene capsules
Fragrance	Unscented — no added synthetic fragrance
Skin types	All, including sensitive
Country of manufacture	South Korea
Manufacturer	Yegrina Co., Ltd.
Responsible distributor	VT Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
Shelf life	36 months from manufacture
Period after opening	12 months
Barcode (EAN)	8803463006655

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the VT PDRN Cream 100 contain real PDRN?
It contains Sodium DNA at 0.5 ppm, which VT declares openly. The “100,000 ppm” figure in the marketing refers to PHYTO PDRN® Panax, a wild ginseng extract, not to polydeoxyribonucleotide. Both facts are published by VT; we think you should have both.

Is it the same as the PDRN Capsule Cream?
No. Different product, different barcode, different manufacturer and a peptide-based formula. Check the barcode 8803463006655.

What size does it come in?
50 ml only. No mini, no refill, no set.

What are the blue beads?
Azulene capsules, derived from chamomile. Azulene is naturally deep blue. They break as you massage the VT PDRN Cream 100 in and the colour disappears.

Will it lighten my skin?
No. Its Korean whitening classification refers to the appearance of dullness and uneven tone, not to changing your natural skin colour.

Is it fragranced?
No. VT states it is unscented and free from synthetic fragrance.

Can I use the VT PDRN Cream 100 morning and night?
Yes. There are no acids or retinoids in it, so twice-daily use is fine.

Is it good for sensitive skin?
Generally yes — unscented, with azulene, panthenol and allantoin. VT describes it as dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic. Patch test anyway.

Is it vegan?
VT describes the PDRN itself as plant-derived rather than fish-derived. We are not claiming certified vegan — no certification is published, and the formula contains cholesterol, whose source VT does not disclose.

Will it break me out?
It is a rich cream. Oily and acne-prone skin should try it at night before using it twice daily.

How long does one tube last?
Roughly two to three months at twice daily. Use within 12 months of opening.

Where is it made?
South Korea, by Yegrina Co., Ltd. for VT Cosmetics.

How long does delivery take?
We deliver the VT PDRN Cream 100 across Bangladesh. Delivery charges and timelines are shown at checkout.

Should You Buy It?

Buy the VT PDRN Cream 100 if you want a genuinely well-built barrier cream — five ceramides, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, six forms of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and adenosine, unscented, from a Korean brand with a registered dual-function classification. On that basis it is straightforwardly good, and the sensitive-skin credentials are real.

Do not buy it because of the PDRN branding. The declared Sodium DNA is 0.5 ppm and the headline number belongs to a ginseng extract. VT is more transparent than most about this, which is to its credit — but the transparency only helps if someone actually reads it to you.

Fifty millilitres. Two to three months. Authentic VT Cosmetics, delivered across Bangladesh by Lume & Layer.

You can read VT Cosmetics’ own product information on the official VT PDRN Cream 100 page.

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