Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Cream

Description

The glass-skin glow, minus the grease. PDRN supports skin regeneration while a hyaluronic complex keeps moisture locked in all day. Ideal for combination and oily skin.

THE STORY

“Glass skin” — that smooth, poreless, light-reflecting look that’s become a benchmark in Korean skincare — usually requires two things most creams don’t deliver together: deep, lasting hydration and a texture light enough not to sit heavy on the surface. Anua built the PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Cream specifically to close that gap, centering the formula on PDRN, one of the most talked-about ingredients in K-beauty over the past few years, and backing it with a multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex so the hydration actually holds.

KEY INGREDIENTS AND HOW THEY WORK

PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide — in this formula, it’s derived from salmon, a common and well-studied source in Korean skincare. It’s valued for its role in supporting the skin’s own regeneration and repair processes, which is part of why it’s become a go-to ingredient for people focused on resilience, elasticity, and an overall “bounce back” quality in their skin rather than a single narrow benefit.

Layered around the PDRN is a hyaluronic acid complex built from several molecular weights of hyaluronic acid plus hydrolyzed collagen. Where a single form of hyaluronic acid tends to hydrate at just one depth, using multiple weights together lets the formula deliver moisture more thoroughly — some molecules working at the surface, others reaching slightly deeper — which is part of why the cream is positioned around long-lasting, “100-hour” style hydration rather than a quick surface plump that fades within hours. Niacinamide adds tone-evening and barrier support, and Squalane, a lightweight, skin-identical emollient, helps seal everything in without the heavy, greasy finish that richer creams can leave behind.

WHO IT’S FOR

This cream earns its “ideal for combination and oily skin” reputation honestly — the texture is a fast-absorbing, non-greasy cream rather than a thick balm, which makes it far less likely to feel heavy on skin that already produces more oil. That said, its deep hydration profile also makes it a strong pick for anyone in a dry climate or cold season who needs more moisture than their usual lightweight products deliver, and for anyone chasing that smoother, bouncier “glass skin” finish regardless of their base skin type.

HOW TO USE

Apply as the final step of your evening or morning routine, after toner and serum have been absorbed. Take a small amount — about the size of a pea — and gently pat it into the skin rather than rubbing, working from the center of the face outward. Patting rather than dragging helps the product settle in evenly and encourages a smoother finish. Because the texture absorbs relatively quickly, it works well as a base under sunscreen and makeup in the morning without pilling.

For extra-dry areas or particularly cold, dry weather, a slightly thicker layer can be applied without the same greasy risk that a heavier balm-style cream would carry — this is part of what makes it flexible enough to use year-round rather than swapping to a different moisturizer each season.

PAIRING IT INTO YOUR ROUTINE

It layers naturally after our JIYU Toner Pads and Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum, both of which deliver hydration that this cream then helps seal in. On nights focused on barrier recovery, it can also stand in for a heavier moisturizer alongside the Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream for combination skin that wants calming and hydration without extra weight.

THE DETAILS

Size: 2.02 oz. Texture: lightweight, fast-absorbing cream. Skin type: combination and oily especially, though suitable for all. Key actives: PDRN, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, niacinamide, squalane. Fragrance-free.