Medicube PDRN Toner Salmon vs NAD EGF Firming Serum: which should you buy?
An all-skin-types PDRN toner against a firming NAD EGF serum aimed at pores and the look of ageing.
medicube medicube PDRN Toner Salmon DNA PDRN CICA Soothing
4.6(3,936) £14.20£15.60-9% Check price on Amazon →
medicube medicube NAD EGF Firming Serum for Face &
4.6(808) £16.90£18.90-11% Check price on Amazon →The short answer
if you want a gentle daily hydrating step, especially with dry or sensitive skin, backed by the largest review base here.
if you have oily or combination skin and want a treatment step focused on pores, elasticity and lines.
Side by side
| medicube PDRN Toner Salmon DNA PDRN | medicube NAD EGF Firming Serum for | |
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| Price | £14.20£15.60-9% See on Amazon → | £16.90£18.90-11% See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Review count | 3,936 | 808 |
| Key active | salmon DNA PDRN | collagen |
| Format | toner | serum |
| Size | 8.45 fl. Oz | 1.01 fl.oz |
| Routine step | tone | treat |
| Best for | glow | congestion |
| Sensitive-skin friendly | Listing flags no strong actives | Listing flags no strong actives |
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Our verdict
These do different jobs, and the skin type lists tell you which one is for you before the ratings do. The PDRN CICA Soothing Toner is an 8.45 fl oz toning step with PDRN, niacinamide and peptides, listed for all five skin types including sensitive, and focused on glow and hydration. It holds 4.6/5 across 3,800 reviews, easily the deeper evidence base here. The NAD EGF Firming Serum rates marginally higher at 4.7/5, but from 703 reviews, and it is aimed at oily, combination and normal skin only, targeting pores, firmness and the appearance of ageing. Both are under £15. If your skin is dry or sensitive, the serum is not listed for you and the toner is the straightforward pick. If you are oily or combination and your concern is texture and pores rather than plain hydration, the serum is the more specific tool. Many people would use both.
Which one is for you?
- Choose the PDRN CICA Soothing Toner if you want a gentle daily hydrating step, especially with dry or sensitive skin, backed by the largest review base here. Read our full look at the medicube PDRN Toner Salmon DNA PDRN →
- Choose the NAD EGF Firming Serum if you have oily or combination skin and want a treatment step focused on pores, elasticity and lines. Read our full look at the medicube NAD EGF Firming Serum for →
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the medicube PDRN Toner Salmon DNA PDRN and the medicube NAD EGF Firming Serum for?
An all-skin-types PDRN toner against a firming NAD EGF serum aimed at pores and the look of ageing.
Which is better, the medicube PDRN Toner Salmon DNA PDRN or the medicube NAD EGF Firming Serum for?
Neither is simply better; it depends on your skin and goal. Choose the PDRN CICA Soothing Toner if you want a gentle daily hydrating step, especially with dry or sensitive skin, backed by the largest review base here. Choose the NAD EGF Firming Serum if you have oily or combination skin and want a treatment step focused on pores, elasticity and lines.
Can I use the medicube PDRN Toner Salmon DNA PDRN and the medicube NAD EGF Firming Serum for together?
Often yes. If they sit at different routine steps you can layer them lightest to heaviest, and if they do the same job you would usually pick one. Introduce new actives one at a time and patch test first.
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