Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi Balm Review - Deep Hydration

Korean beauty balms are all the rage (at least from a release perspective), so it should be no surprise that Medicube has followed up with the release of their own creamy, PDRN and peptide-infused balm. The benefits of a beauty balm is multifactorial, creating a delicate base for make-up and poreless looks, whilst also providing a lightweight topical treatment to fine lines and hollows (such as your undereye and temples).

We've reviewed a few beauty balms, including the famous Dr Melaxin Cemenrete balm, and there are a variety of every day benefits that can upgrade your routine.

Thinking of adding a skincare balm to your routine? They are typically lightweight, creamy balms that you can apply to your skin either in place of or before a moisturizer. 

It has a sherbety texture that should melt into your skin, providing a rich hydration that leaves no stickiness or heaviness to your skin. You don't have to do anything to make it absorb, a good balm will melt on its own (leaving a perfectly soft finish).

It's best used to provide spot treatment to areas of fine lines, flaking or dryness in a PM/evening routine. After using toners, serums and face treatments, gently brush a skincare balm along your undereye, across cheekbones, along forehead and jawline and then follow with a hydrating barrier cream.

If using in an AM/morning routine, you can use it to form a base to make-up, which helps blur pores and create a smooth canvas for your best looks.

Skincare balms can be designed for a variety of skin types, but are classically used for either fine line treatment or pore care. A good skincare balm gives a variety of benefits to your routine:

• Deep hydration
• Fine line care
• Bluring large pores
• Plumping & firming skin
• Creating a smooth base

So, how does this viral skincare balm hold up to the competition. Is it worth adding to your routine? With high-dose PDRN, 13 different plumping peptides and more - let's put it to the test!

Gromwell root extract: traditional herb that is valued for its healing antioxidants, soothing redness and skin inflammation for cooler, clearer skin texture. 

Rice Brain Oil: soothing extracts that help moisturize and brighten the skin, improving natural elasticity and preventing water loss during the day. 

Adenosine: powerful agent that helps reduce skin aging, increase protein and DNA synthesis to smooth crow’s feet and glabellar lines. Leaves a refreshed, hydrated texture. 

PDRN: regenerate skin cells using fragments of DNA, helping stimulate fibroblasts and proliferates them for long-term scar healing and improves skin’s natural elasticity. 

Sunflower seed extract: helps form a protective barrier for your skin, sealing in moisture and helping reduce inflammation, flaking and dryness for a refreshed finish. 

Rose Geranium oil: this perfumed extract delivers soothing aromatherapy and helps calm nerves, whilst also being rich in natural antioxidants that help stimulating skin cell healing for smooth skin texture. 

Bergamot Fruit Oil: soothing extract that helps reduce redness, skin irritation and improve natural healing processes for smoother, clearer skin. 

Rose flower oil: antioxidant-rich extract that helps soothe cell stress, reduce fine lines and enhance skin hydration for refreshed glow. 

Vitamin E: deeply soothing and hydrating molecule that helps improve skin texture and reduces flaking, dryness and skin irritation. 

Caffeine: refreshing extract that helps stimulate and wake up skin cells, improving function and circulation and reducing dullness and pigmentation. 

Collagen: protective extract that helps form a barrier atop of skin, sealing in water and plumping and firming skin.  

Sea Buckthorn extract: vitamin-rich berry that helps improve skin texture, preventing fine line formation, boosting hydration and preventing aging. 

Retinol: famous antioxidant that helps remodel and exfoliate the skin’s surface, reducing acne spots, scars and reducing depth of wrinkles for rejuvenation. 

Elastin: boosts skin elasticity and natural plumpness, whilst improving natural moisture and maintaining better hydration. 

13 Different Peptides: a combination designed to help stimulate collagen and elastin production within skin cells, smooth fine lines, improve skin plumpness and enhance natural hydration.

This rich, creamy balm is designed for deep hydration, balancing skin textures and reducing fine lines.

The variety of ingredients inside (including a range of plant and flower oils) means I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive and acne-prone skin, as chances are it could unbalance or trigger an outbreak/irritation.

I would mostly recommend it (considering the combination of collagen, PDRN, elastin, peptides and adenosine) for dry skin that needs extra healing, reducing of fine lines and wrinkles and a boost of creamy moisture.

I have fine lines and skin that loves a little extra radiance. The Medicube PDRN Peptide serum is one of my absolute favourite skincare products, as it creates a deep firming effect that you can feel (and a glow you can actually see).

I was excited to try out the new skincare balm by Medicube, especially seeing how popular it had been online. I added it to my evening routine, as I was mostly interested in seeing the effect it had on skin texture and fine lines.

It has a creamy, sherbety texture that just melts into your skin as you use it. You don't have to massage to absorb it, it absorbs with instant contact with your face. I used it along my undereyes, jawline and forehead to help boost moisture and firm skin.

In just two weeks of use, in my PM routine, you can see the improvement to the fine lines around my eyes and deeper glow. The boost of radiance and hydration to skin was deep and you can literally see the improvement of a soothing, PDRN-rich balm. It's incredibly lightweight, easy to use and a perfect addition for fine line care and deep hydration.

With the sheer number of ingredients, I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive and acne-prone skin types, as there's a higher risk of triggers, but it's a great addition for skin that needs a little boost of moisture and fine line care.

If you are after a little TLC for your routine, check out the innovative PDRN range from Medicube, for great deals on Arktastic! 😺

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For a lover of peptides, check out our review of the Numbuzin Eye Cream (No.9). Or check out our guide to the power of probiotics in your skincare routine.

How do you use a skincare balm? 

Apply it in your PM routine after toners, serums and treatments, brushing it along the undereye, cheekbones, forehead and jawline, then follow with a moisturizer. It can also be used in an AM routine as a makeup base to blur pores.

What are the key ingredients in the Medicube PDRN Balm? 

It contains PDRN, 13 different peptides, adenosine, collagen, elastin, retinol, and a blend of plant oils including rice bran, rose geranium, bergamot and sea buckthorn.

Who should avoid this balm? 

Sensitive and acne-prone skin types, as the range of plant and flower oils may unbalance skin or trigger irritation.

What skin concerns does it target? 

Deep hydration, fine lines, pore blurring, and plumping/firming — best suited to dry skin needing extra healing and moisture.

How long until you see results? 

The review noted visible improvement to fine lines and glow after two weeks of consistent PM use.