Medicube PDRN Jelly to Foam Cleanser - Gentle Low pH Hydrating Cleanser

Overview

Medicube markets this on salmon DNA PDRN, and you use it as your daily cleanse. With an excellent 4.6 out of 5 from over 2k ratings, it is one of the best-reviewed products in its range. It uses active ingredients, so patch test first and introduce it slowly if your skin is reactive.

The summary above follows how Medicube markets this product. We also read the published ingredient list line by line, and it tells a different story: what the ingredient order actually says.

At a glance

What buyers actually say

We read a sample of the Amazon reviews for this product and describe the pattern in our own words. It is a sample, not a survey of all 2,646 ratings, and we do not reproduce customer reviews.

The recurring report is a cleanser that leaves skin feeling clean without the tight, stripped feeling afterwards, including from reviewers who describe their skin as sensitive and saw no irritation over several weeks of daily use. Efficiency comes up repeatedly: a very small amount foams enough for face and neck, so buyers expect the bottle to last. Some use it as a morning wash, others to take off make-up. The one consistent gripe is the smell, which two reviewers found off-putting, though one accepted it as the trade-off for a low-fragrance formula.

How the ratings break down

Amazon's own star distribution for this product, read on 2026-09-30. We show the one-star share too, because an average alone hides it.

5% of these ratings are one or two stars. That is about typical for the Medicube range, where the median is 6%.

We cannot tell you what those reviewers said. Amazon.co.uk now requires an account to open the full review list, so the critical reviews are not readable from a public page. We would rather say that than guess.

What is salmon DNA PDRN?

PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient derived from salmon DNA, used to support the barrier and give a plumper, glowier look.

Ingredients as listed on Amazon

Copied from the Amazon listing on 2026-09-30. We have not verified this against the physical pack, and formulations change by market and batch. If an ingredient matters to you, check the pack itself.

Show the ingredient list

PDRN (salmon DNA), Collagen, LHA, AHA, Niacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E

What we can and cannot tell you about this cleanser

• The list we held for this cleanser belonged to a different foam in the range. We have removed it and we are not replacing it with a guess.
• The review record is the strongest part of the case: a high rating on a review base in the low thousands, with a small share of one and two star ratings. For a cleanser, that consistency is worth more than most claims on the box.
• The format tells you something the label cannot hide. A jelly that turns to foam is a surfactant product, and the useful question about any cleanser is whether it leaves your face tight. The listing says alcohol free, which is a point in its favour for that specific worry.
• PDRN in a rinse-off is a structural problem regardless of quantity. Whatever is in it, contact time is measured in seconds and most of it goes down the drain.

Our read

Buy it as a well-liked daily cleanser and the review base backs that. Do not buy it for the salmon DNA, not because we know the amount is small but because a rinse-off is the wrong vehicle for it. We would rather say that plainly than quote a position from a list that was not this product's.

Who should skip this

• You are paying extra for the PDRN. In a cleanser it washes off either way.
• You want a verified formula. We do not hold a correct one for this product.
• You already double cleanse with something you like. This replaces that step, it does not add to it.

What the listing says

Medicube's own description of this product, as published on its Amazon.co.uk listing. It is marketing copy, not our assessment, and we have not verified the claims in it.

• Alcohol free: This cleanser is formulated without alcohol to ensure gentle care for your skin
• Cruelty-free: Product is developed without any animal testing, adhering to ethical beauty standards
• Paraben Free: Formulated without parabens for a safer and gentler skincare experience
• Low pH Jelly to Foam Formula: Gentle gel texture transforms into a rich foam that cleanses without stripping natural moisture, maintaining skin's optimal pH balance
• Advanced PDRN and Collagen Complex: Contains salmon DNA (PDRN) to promote cell elasticity and renewal, combined with collagen for improved skin regeneration and hydration
• Multi-Ingredient Skin Care: Enriched with 36 carefully selected ingredients including AHA, LHA, niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E for comprehensive cleansing and nourishment

Full listing title: PDRN Jelly to Foam Cleanser - Gentle Low pH Hydrating Cleanser | Hydrating Daily Face Wash with PDRN, Collagen & LHA - For All Skin Types, Korean Skincare, 200ml

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