Anua vs beplain — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
9/10 · Anua
| PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum | Cicaful Ampoule II | |
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| Brand | Anua | beplain |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.3/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight capsule serum that absorbs instantly without any tackiness | Watery, lightweight ampoule |
| Finish | hydrated, plump, dewy | Calm, clear |
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| Verdict | This is the iconic 2026 PDRN launch. Anua was first to bring a dedicated PDRN capsule serum into mass-market K-beauty, and it ranks fourth on Hwahae Global 2026 for good reason. The texture is genuinely featherweight and the PDRN plus collagen stack delivers visible plumping within a few weeks. The undisputed new hydrator to beat. | Beplain's Cicaful Ampoule II is the Olive Young cult favourite for acne-prone, sensitive skin — centella asiatica leaf water as the base, concentrated centella actives (madecassoside + asiaticoside) for healing, tea tree oil for antibacterial action, and panthenol for repair. The 'II' denotes the upgraded formula with higher centella concentration. Under $20, vegan, fragrance-free. The K-beauty cica ampoule that Reddit's skincare community adopted as a holy grail. |
