Salmon DNA serum (PDRN): am I actually doing this

#1 Posted: Tue May 26, 2026 1:27 am

The latest K-beauty trend in my feed is PDRN. It's a serum made from salmon DNA. Salmon. DNA.

The reviews are very good, everyone says it makes their skin look "glassy". It doesn't smell like fish (I checked the reviews for that specifically).

What's the verdict? Has anyone here tried it?

Yes, I'm the one who brought the cheese puffs.

#2 Posted: Tue May 26, 2026 3:07 am

I've been using one for 2 months. My skin is a bit plumper and calmer. Is that the salmon or the fact that I finally started drinking water? I genuinely can't tell.

"I'm not a princess, I'm the one who rescues her"

#3 Posted: Tue May 26, 2026 9:28 am

Juniperwitch wrote:I've been using one for 2 months. My skin is a bit plumper and calmer. Is that the salmon or the fact that I finally started drinking water? I genuinely can't tell.

the eternal skincare question: is it the product or did I just start sleeping

Yes, I'm the one who brought the cheese puffs.

#4 Posted: Wed May 27, 2026 7:04 pm

every year there's a new hero ingredient. snail mucin, centella, rice, now salmon. I love it honestly, it's like a new season of a show

#5 Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 1:26 am

From what I've read, most of the impressive results are from injections at a clinic, not serums. The serums are probably more of a nice hydrating step than a miracle. But a nice hydrating step is nice.

#6 Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 2:16 am

Snail mucin was the weirdest one for me and it became my holy grail. Never judge an ingredient by its animal.

#7 Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 3:12 am

@embergrrl "never judge an ingredient by its animal" is going on my bathroom mirror

Yes, I'm the one who brought the cheese puffs.