Anua vs IOPE — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
9/10 · Anua
| PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum | Retinol Expert 0.1% | |
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| Brand | Anua | IOPE |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.5/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight capsule serum that absorbs instantly without any tackiness | Lightweight emulsion |
| Finish | hydrated, plump, dewy | Absorbed matte |
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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. | Amorepacific's clinical retinol arm. IOPE's 0.1% retinol paired with peptide support is what Korean dermatologists recommend before jumping to tretinoin — effective enough for visible texture change at 8 weeks, gentle enough to not wreck your barrier on week one. |
