Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Niacinamide fourth on the list, with salmon PDRN, retinol and five peptides
- Caffeine and coffee seed extract for a fresher-looking eye area
- Lightweight cream used as the last step, on the eye area or anywhere on the face
The skin around the eyes is thinner and drier than the rest of the face, and it moves all day, so fine lines and tiredness show there first. The Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream puts niacinamide high on its list and adds salmon PDRN, retinol, caffeine and five peptides in a light cream. Medicube formulates in Seoul.
Key Benefits
- Niacinamide does the most work. Fourth on the list, after water, glycerin and dipropylene glycol, it brightens dull, uneven tone around the eye and strengthens the barrier in thin, dry skin.
- Retinol and five peptides target fine lines. Medicube uses retinol it describes as 99% pure, alongside Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, which signal the skin to keep up its firmness. Medicube's testing recorded 2.87% firmer skin around the eye after one week.*
- Salmon PDRN works on the skin's own repair signals. Listed as Sodium DNA, it sits in the middle of the list, and Medicube describes it as highly concentrated without giving a figure.
- Caffeine and hyaluronic acid refresh and hydrate. Caffeine and coffee seed extract help a puffy, tired-looking eye area look fresher, and three forms of hyaluronic acid hold water in the skin. Medicube's testing recorded 22.5% more moisture around the eye after one week.*
Texture & Finish
A light, silky cream that absorbs quickly and leaves no sticky film, so it sits cleanly under concealer.
Note: The cream contains retinol, and we don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are new to retinol, start every other evening, and use sunscreen during the day.
Ideal For
- Skin types: Normal, dry and combination skin around the eyes.
- Skin concerns: Fine lines, loss of firmness, dryness and a dull, tired-looking eye area.
- Best used by: Someone who wants retinol and peptides around the eye in a texture light enough to wear under makeup.
FAQ
Q: Is this eye cream strong for a first retinol?
A: The retinol sits in the last third of the list, so this is a gentle introduction rather than a high dose. Start every other evening and build up if your skin stays comfortable. If you already use a retinoid on the rest of your face, avoid doubling up on the same area.
Q: Can I use it on the rest of my face?
A: Yes. Medicube says it works anywhere on the face, especially where fine lines show first, such as around the mouth and on the forehead.
Q: Where does it go in my routine?
A: As the last step of your skincare. Take a small amount, pat it around the eye area until absorbed, and finish your morning routine with sunscreen.
An eye cream gets used when it is light enough to forget under makeup, and this one carries more actives than its texture suggests.
* Medicube testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences after one week: firmness around the eye +2.87%, moisture around the eye +22.5%. Participant count not published. Results vary between individuals.
Explore more
Browse the Eye care collection, see our retinol formulas, or explore the full Medicube range.
Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Niacinamide fourth on the list, with salmon PDRN, retinol and five peptides
- Caffeine and coffee seed extract for a fresher-looking eye area
- Lightweight cream used as the last step, on the eye area or anywhere on the face
The skin around the eyes is thinner and drier than the rest of the face, and it moves all day, so fine lines and tiredness show there first. The Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream puts niacinamide high on its list and adds salmon PDRN, retinol, caffeine and five peptides in a light cream. Medicube formulates in Seoul.
Key Benefits
- Niacinamide does the most work. Fourth on the list, after water, glycerin and dipropylene glycol, it brightens dull, uneven tone around the eye and strengthens the barrier in thin, dry skin.
- Retinol and five peptides target fine lines. Medicube uses retinol it describes as 99% pure, alongside Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, which signal the skin to keep up its firmness. Medicube's testing recorded 2.87% firmer skin around the eye after one week.*
- Salmon PDRN works on the skin's own repair signals. Listed as Sodium DNA, it sits in the middle of the list, and Medicube describes it as highly concentrated without giving a figure.
- Caffeine and hyaluronic acid refresh and hydrate. Caffeine and coffee seed extract help a puffy, tired-looking eye area look fresher, and three forms of hyaluronic acid hold water in the skin. Medicube's testing recorded 22.5% more moisture around the eye after one week.*
Texture & Finish
A light, silky cream that absorbs quickly and leaves no sticky film, so it sits cleanly under concealer.
Note: The cream contains retinol, and we don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are new to retinol, start every other evening, and use sunscreen during the day.
Ideal For
- Skin types: Normal, dry and combination skin around the eyes.
- Skin concerns: Fine lines, loss of firmness, dryness and a dull, tired-looking eye area.
- Best used by: Someone who wants retinol and peptides around the eye in a texture light enough to wear under makeup.
FAQ
Q: Is this eye cream strong for a first retinol?
A: The retinol sits in the last third of the list, so this is a gentle introduction rather than a high dose. Start every other evening and build up if your skin stays comfortable. If you already use a retinoid on the rest of your face, avoid doubling up on the same area.
Q: Can I use it on the rest of my face?
A: Yes. Medicube says it works anywhere on the face, especially where fine lines show first, such as around the mouth and on the forehead.
Q: Where does it go in my routine?
A: As the last step of your skincare. Take a small amount, pat it around the eye area until absorbed, and finish your morning routine with sunscreen.
An eye cream gets used when it is light enough to forget under makeup, and this one carries more actives than its texture suggests.
* Medicube testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences after one week: firmness around the eye +2.87%, moisture around the eye +22.5%. Participant count not published. Results vary between individuals.
Explore more
Browse the Eye care collection, see our retinol formulas, or explore the full Medicube range.
