Anua vs CNP Laboratory — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
9/10 · Anua
| PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum | Propolis Energy Ampoule | |
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| Brand | Anua | CNP Laboratory |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.4/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight capsule serum that absorbs instantly without any tackiness | Glossy honey ampoule |
| Finish | hydrated, plump, dewy | Dewy |
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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. | CNP Laboratory's hero product and one of K-beauty's bestselling treatment ampoules — propolis extract leading the INCI at meaningful concentration (the brand's black-propolis claim), plus honey extract + niacinamide + panthenol for the layered glow base. The texture is sticky-glossy: love-it-or-hate-it, but the formulation builds genuine next-morning glow over 4-6 weeks of consistent use. |
