Anua vs TIRTIR — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
9/10 · Anua
| PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum | SOS Serum | |
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| Brand | Anua | TIRTIR |
| 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 gel serum |
| Finish | hydrated, plump, dewy | Plump, bouncy, 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. | TIRTIR's hydration rescue in a bottle. Polyglutamic acid holds 10x more moisture than hyaluronic acid, and the brand pairs it with centella and panthenol for a serum that instantly plumps dehydrated, stressed-out skin without any stickiness. The gel texture absorbs in seconds, layers beautifully under makeup, and plays well with actives. At $25, this is the kind of serum that makes you wonder why anyone spends $80 on a hydrating treatment. Vegan, fragrance-free, and so gentle that even post-procedure skin can handle it. |
