Head to head
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum vs The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Same comparison whichever way you searched it: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum.
The bottom lineMedicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum and The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% are close on what they deliver, so it comes down to your skin: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is the kinder pick for sensitive or reactive skin since it is fragrance-free.
Which should you pick?
Pick PDRN Pink Peptide Serum if
- plump, lasting hydration is what you want
- you want more actives working at once
Pick Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% if
- your skin is sensitive or reacts to fragrance
- you want the more affordable option
- you are prone to fungal acne (malassezia)
What each delivers
Side by side
| PDRN Pink Peptide Serum | Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Serum | Serum |
| Key actives | Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid | Niacinamide 10%, Zinc PCA, Pentylene Glycol |
| Texture | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. |
| Fragrance | Contains fragrance | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Not likely | Likely |
| Pregnancy | No flagged actives | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 40 listed | 11 listed |
| Price | ~€30 | ~€6 |
What's in one but not the other
Only in PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
Both share
Only in Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneEither works
- Breakouts & congestionEither works
- Dryness & dehydrationPDRN Pink Peptide Serum
- Sensitive, reactive skinNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€30).
Ready to pick one?
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Common questions
Is Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum or The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% better for dryness & dehydration?
For dryness & dehydration, Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum and The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% are close on what they deliver, so it comes down to your skin: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is the kinder pick for sensitive or reactive skin since it is fragrance-free.
Which is cheaper, Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum or The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%?
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€30).
Can I use Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum and The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% together?
They are both serums, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.
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