Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Toning Gel Toner Pad
Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Pads that turn into a bouncy collagen gel when the PDRN essence is poured in
- Niacinamide fourth on the list, with salmon PDRN and low-molecular collagen
- Wipe on as a toner or leave on for five minutes as a mini mask
Most toner pads arrive soaked. The Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Toning Gel Toner Pad arrives dry, with a separate pouch of essence: pour it in, wait five seconds, and the pads swell into a cooling collagen gel. Niacinamide sits fourth on the list, with salmon PDRN, collagen Medicube describes as ultra-low molecular weight (200 Da) and centella in the same essence. Medicube formulates in Seoul.
Key Benefits
- Hydrates and adds glow on contact. Glycerin, xylitol and diglycerin draw water into the upper layers. Medicube's testing recorded surface hydration up 9.3% and skin glow up 37.2% within five seconds.*
- Niacinamide evens tone. It limits the handover of melanin to the surface cells. Medicube's testing recorded a 3.23% improvement in visible pigmentation after two weeks.*
- Salmon PDRN and collagen work on firmness. PDRN, listed as Sodium DNA, works on the skin's own repair signals, and the small collagen fraction binds water at the surface. Medicube's testing recorded fine lines on the forehead, frown and smile areas improved by 1.33% to 1.85% after two weeks.*
- Centella and chamomile calm. Centella asiatica extract and its four active compounds sit alongside chamomile to settle the skin as you wipe.
Texture & Finish
Once activated, each pad is a cool, bouncy gel that slides over the skin and leaves it plump rather than tacky.
Note: The essence contains a small amount of retinol, and we don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It also contains rosemary leaf oil and chamomile flower oil.
Ideal For
- Skin types: Normal, dry, combination and oily skin.
- Skin concerns: Dehydration, dullness, uneven tone and loss of bounce.
- Best used by: Someone who wants a toner step that doubles as a quick cooling mask.
FAQ
Q: How do I activate the pads?
A: Open the PDRN essence pouch, pour it into the jar of pads, close it and wait five seconds for the pads to turn into gel.
Q: Is the collagen in the name doing anything?
A: Some. Collagen sits in the second half of the list, so it is a hydration and smoothing ingredient here, not the lead active. Applied collagen does not rebuild the collagen in the deeper skin.
Q: Where do they go in my routine?
A: After cleansing, before serum and moisturiser. Wipe one over the face, or leave it on target areas for about five minutes, then press in what remains. In the morning, sunscreen is the last step of your skincare.
The five-second gel is the novelty, but a cooling, hydrating first step is why the jar gets finished.
* Testing Medicube attributes to the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences: surface hydration +9.3% and skin glow +37.2% within five seconds; forehead lines 1.85%, frown lines 1.84%, smile lines 1.33% and visible pigmentation 3.23% improved after two weeks. Participant count not published. Results vary between individuals.
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Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Pads that turn into a bouncy collagen gel when the PDRN essence is poured in
- Niacinamide fourth on the list, with salmon PDRN and low-molecular collagen
- Wipe on as a toner or leave on for five minutes as a mini mask
Most toner pads arrive soaked. The Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Toning Gel Toner Pad arrives dry, with a separate pouch of essence: pour it in, wait five seconds, and the pads swell into a cooling collagen gel. Niacinamide sits fourth on the list, with salmon PDRN, collagen Medicube describes as ultra-low molecular weight (200 Da) and centella in the same essence. Medicube formulates in Seoul.
Key Benefits
- Hydrates and adds glow on contact. Glycerin, xylitol and diglycerin draw water into the upper layers. Medicube's testing recorded surface hydration up 9.3% and skin glow up 37.2% within five seconds.*
- Niacinamide evens tone. It limits the handover of melanin to the surface cells. Medicube's testing recorded a 3.23% improvement in visible pigmentation after two weeks.*
- Salmon PDRN and collagen work on firmness. PDRN, listed as Sodium DNA, works on the skin's own repair signals, and the small collagen fraction binds water at the surface. Medicube's testing recorded fine lines on the forehead, frown and smile areas improved by 1.33% to 1.85% after two weeks.*
- Centella and chamomile calm. Centella asiatica extract and its four active compounds sit alongside chamomile to settle the skin as you wipe.
Texture & Finish
Once activated, each pad is a cool, bouncy gel that slides over the skin and leaves it plump rather than tacky.
Note: The essence contains a small amount of retinol, and we don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It also contains rosemary leaf oil and chamomile flower oil.
Ideal For
- Skin types: Normal, dry, combination and oily skin.
- Skin concerns: Dehydration, dullness, uneven tone and loss of bounce.
- Best used by: Someone who wants a toner step that doubles as a quick cooling mask.
FAQ
Q: How do I activate the pads?
A: Open the PDRN essence pouch, pour it into the jar of pads, close it and wait five seconds for the pads to turn into gel.
Q: Is the collagen in the name doing anything?
A: Some. Collagen sits in the second half of the list, so it is a hydration and smoothing ingredient here, not the lead active. Applied collagen does not rebuild the collagen in the deeper skin.
Q: Where do they go in my routine?
A: After cleansing, before serum and moisturiser. Wipe one over the face, or leave it on target areas for about five minutes, then press in what remains. In the morning, sunscreen is the last step of your skincare.
The five-second gel is the novelty, but a cooling, hydrating first step is why the jar gets finished.
* Testing Medicube attributes to the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences: surface hydration +9.3% and skin glow +37.2% within five seconds; forehead lines 1.85%, frown lines 1.84%, smile lines 1.33% and visible pigmentation 3.23% improved after two weeks. Participant count not published. Results vary between individuals.
Explore more
Browse more PDRN formulas, see more toners, or explore more from Medicube.
