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 | Vita B3 Source Serum | |
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| Brand | Anua | TIAM |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.2/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight capsule serum that absorbs instantly without any tackiness | Lightweight, watery serum |
| Finish | hydrated, plump, dewy | Bright, 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. | TIAM's B3 serum is niacinamide at 10% concentration paired with alpha-arbutin for dual-mechanism brightening — niacinamide inhibits melanin transfer while arbutin inhibits tyrosinase production. Under $16 for a formula that addresses hyperpigmentation from two angles. The K-beauty brand that competes with The Ordinary on price while delivering better textures and more targeted formulations. |
