Brand Comparison

Nécessaire vs Rejuran

A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?

Our Pick

Rejuran

Higher editor rating (8.7 vs 8)

Nécessaire Rejuran

Rating8/108.7/10

Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)

Founded20182014

OriginLos Angeles, USASeoul, South Korea

Products13

Best ForDry, Mature, normalMature, fine-lines, dullness, normal, Combo, Dry

PhilosophyThe Ordinary's sensibility applied to body care — pharmaceutical-grade formulas in architectural packaging, no pretending body skin is different from face skin.Clinical PDRN skincare from the company that pioneered salmon-DNA aesthetics — lab-grade regeneration for everyone.

Nécessaire

This is the body-care brand people who care about skincare buy. The body serums (retinol, vitamin C) are serious formulations, not 'body'-watered versions. The deodorant divides people. The price is Sephora premium, not Costco. If you want clinical-tier body care with design-object shelf presence, it's the clearest pick.

Pros

✓ Body retinol and vitamin C serums match face-tier formulations
✓ Architectural, minimalist packaging
✓ Fragrance-free options across lineup
✓ Genuinely elevates body skincare standards

Cons

✗ Premium pricing
✗ Not for body-care minimalists
✗ Select actives — not a full pharmacy

Rejuran

Rejuran is the consumer-skincare arm of Pharma Research Products, the Korean biopharma company that developed the original Rejuran Healer injectable — the same PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) dermal treatment that's been a staple of Korean aesthetic clinics since 2014. The topical line translates that clinical DNA into daily-use products, anchored by the patented c-PDRN® complex at 0.5% concentration plus proprietary DOT® (Dermal Optimizing Technology) delivery. The Turnover Ampoule is the hero: a lightweight serum that targets fine lines, firmness, and texture with the same salmon-DNA active that made the injectable famous. Rejuran launched at Sephora US in 2024, won the 2025 Olive Young Slow Aging award, and has become the face of the PDRN trend that's dominating K-beauty in 2025–2026. The price point is premium-mid ($45–55), justified by the clinical pedigree and patented delivery system. Worth reaching for if you want the PDRN trend from the company that actually invented it.

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