Five PDRN Creams Compared by Price, Source, and Label Disclosure: Does a Higher Price Mean a Better Formula?
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Quick verdict: Shoppers who prioritize a quantified PDRN label have two clear Abib options; compare formula details and package price as separate choices.
- Compare package cost per 100 mL only when both price and package size are known.
- For shoppers prioritizing a quantified PDRN label, Abib lists two creams at 15,000 ppm, with the intensive cream also stated as 1.5% salmon DNA-derived PDRN.
- Anua and Rejuran use PDRN naming in their cream descriptions, while the captured listing excerpts establish less detail about amount.
- Medicube’s 50 mL listing shows a $26 price, but its Salmon DNA option is marked out of stock.
U.S. PDRN cream prices are useful only when read beside the package size and formula details. Abib gives amount-focused shoppers two clear options: its PDRN intensive cream listing states 1.5% salmon DNA-derived PDRN, and its Volume fill-it Booster crème listing lists 15,000 ppm PDRN with 10,000 ppm Volufiline.
Prices and availability below are observations from U.S. product listings captured on October 2, 2026. I calculate price per 100 mL by dividing the displayed one-time price by the listed milliliters and multiplying by 100; tax and shipping are excluded.
Five listings side by side
| Cream | Package volume | Displayed U.S. price and price per 100 mL | Promotion or subscription | Availability shown | PDRN source and disclosed amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abib PDRN intensive cream 1.5 tube | 75 mL | Price not shown; no unit calculation | Price terms not shown | Status not shown | Salmon DNA-derived PDRN, 1.5%; product highlights also state 15,000 ppm |
| Abib PDRN Volume fill-it Booster crème 2.5 tube | Product title says “2.5 tube”; volume unit not shown | $23.80; per-100-mL cost unavailable without volume | Listing displays 15% off and $28.00 crossed out; subscription price not shown | Add to Cart shown | Salmon DNA PDRN, 15,000 ppm; Volufiline, 10,000 ppm |
| Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream | Not shown in product record | $31.00; unit cost unavailable without size | No comparison or subscription price in product record | Not shown in product record | PDRN appears in the product name; its product record gives no source or concentration statement |
| REJURAN Nutritive Cream | Not shown | $43.20 one-time; unit cost unavailable without package size | $54.00 crossed out; $38.02 subscription, with delivery every 1, 2, or 4 months | Status not shown | c-PDRN®, described as “a marine growth factor”; amount not stated |
| Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Cream | 50 mL | $26 displayed; $52 per 100 mL at that price | Product page shows $27 crossed out and also labels $26 as regular price; subscription price not shown | Salmon DNA option marked out of stock in the U.S. collection | Salmon DNA PDRN and Rose PDRN (Vegan) options; ingredient list names Sodium DNA; no amount stated |
Promotional and subscription prices answer different budget questions: a sale price applies to a one-time purchase, while a subscription price is attached to scheduled reorders. Compare the price that matches how you plan to buy, then use package volume to compare cost where the listing supplies that measure.
What Abib’s two amount disclosures mean
Abib gives shoppers two separately listed cream options with measurable formula details. Its PDRN intensive cream listing states 1.5% salmon DNA-derived PDRN, and its product highlights also state 15,000 ppm. The listing names ceramides, panthenol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid among the formula ingredients.
The PDRN Volume fill-it Booster crème listing states 15,000 ppm PDRN from Salmon DNA and 10,000 ppm Volufiline. It also lists retinal and peptides. Those extra named ingredients give the booster a different disclosed formula profile from a cream whose distinguishing information centers on PDRN plus moisturizing ingredients.
Numerically, 1.5% equals 15,000 parts per million when both figures use the same measurement basis. The two Abib listings therefore present matching PDRN quantities in two styles of notation, subject to that same-basis condition. That makes the label amount a poor reason to pay more for one of these two by itself; a shopper can instead choose between the intensive cream’s named moisturizing ingredients and the booster’s additional Volufiline, retinal, and peptides, then use a verified package price when available.
Use a disclosed concentration to compare what makers state about formula quantity, then choose a finished cream by its full ingredient list, preferred texture, and package price. Abib’s two amount disclosures give the brand a clear shortlist place for shoppers who want quantified PDRN information, without turning that disclosure into a claim that either cream is superior.
How the other three names disclose PDRN
Anua’s official U.S. product record lists the cream at $31.00, and its product name is “PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream.” The number “100” appears in the name without a concentration unit in the captured record. Anua’s “100” appears in the product name; compare it as a name detail, while the amount column reflects an explicit percentage or ppm statement.
REJURAN describes c-PDRN® on its Nutritive Cream page as “a marine growth factor.” The same listing describes a rich cream that boosts hydration and supports firmness, elasticity, and a radiant-looking complexion, with nighttime use as an option.
Medicube’s PDRN Pink Peptide Cream page lists a 50 mL package and an ingredient list that includes Sodium DNA, hyaluronic-acid forms, niacinamide, ceramides, and peptides. Its U.S. PDRN collection marks the Salmon DNA PDRN option out of stock. The product page’s ingredient list and the collection’s source label are different kinds of disclosure: the first identifies an ingredient name, while the second names the PDRN option.
How to read source, amount, and price together
U.S. cosmetic labeling provides a useful distinction between ingredient names and exact amounts. 21 CFR 701.3(a) says cosmetic labels declare ingredient names in descending order of predominance. That subsection describes names and order, rather than requiring a percentage next to every ingredient. A maker’s voluntarily stated PDRN percentage or ppm figure therefore supplies a different type of label detail from the ingredient list itself.
When does a higher listed price make sense?
A price difference can reflect package size, a promotion, a recurring-purchase offer, or a formula profile. Compare one-time prices with one-time prices, and use subscription pricing when a scheduled reorder fits your buying habits. A PDRN source or amount statement describes one part of the formula, while added ingredients and texture describe other features a shopper may value.
For this group, compare the specific feature you want with the price and terms attached to that option. A shopper who prioritizes quantified PDRN information can shortlist Abib’s two creams; a shopper who wants a choice between salmon-derived and vegan Rose PDRN can consider Medicube’s source options. Someone choosing for added formula ingredients can compare the ingredient lists and texture descriptions. These are distinct reasons to select a product, so a higher price can make sense when the package and listed formula details match your priorities.
Which cream fits your buying priority?
Choose by the detail that matters to your routine, then compare the purchase price for the actual size and option you can buy:
- If quantified PDRN disclosure is your priority: shortlist Abib’s intensive cream and Booster crème, then choose by their other listed ingredients and package price.
- For cost per 100 mL: compare listings that show both package volume and purchase price; the Medicube row provides both values.
- For a named source choice: compare Medicube’s Salmon DNA or Rose PDRN (Vegan) options with Rejuran’s c-PDRN® description.
- For a formula preference: match the listed ingredients and texture to what you enjoy using, then weigh the price for the specific package and option.
FAQ
Does 1.5% PDRN equal 15,000 ppm?
Yes, as a numerical conversion when both figures use the same measurement basis. Abib gives the intensive cream’s amount in both styles, and the Booster crème’s listing separately states 15,000 ppm.
Does the “100” in Anua’s product name mean 100 ppm PDRN?
No. Anua calls it “PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream”; its listing presents “100” as part of the product name, while the product record lists the price as $31.00. Use the $31 listed price as price information and leave “100” out of concentration comparisons unless Anua defines it.
Is Medicube’s $26 price a current buyable offer for Salmon DNA PDRN?
The captured U.S. collection marks the Salmon DNA PDRN option out of stock. The $26 display supports a listing-price calculation for its 50 mL package, while a shopper needs an in-stock option to complete a purchase.
Can I rank all five creams by cost per 100 mL from these listings?
No, the captured evidence establishes package size and price together only for Abib Booster crème and Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Cream. The Medicube listing pairs a $26 displayed price with a 50 mL package, which calculates to $52 per 100 mL; use package-level prices for candidates whose listings do not supply both values.