Anua vs TIAM — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
9/10 · Anua
| PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum | My Signature Red C Serum | |
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| Brand | Anua | TIAM |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.3/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight capsule serum that absorbs instantly without any tackiness | Red-tinted vitamin C serum |
| Finish | hydrated, plump, dewy | Velvet |
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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. | Tia'm's cult vitamin C serum — 5% L-Ascorbic Acid + niacinamide + Centella asiatica extract in a buffered formulation. The 5% LAA concentration is genuinely lower-irritation than 15-20% alternatives, making this one of K-beauty's more sensitive-skin-friendly vitamin C entries. Reddit cult favorite for years. |
