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Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum vs the ordinary Buffet

Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum scores 9.0/9.8 and the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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8.8

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Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

Medicube wins 2

Tied 2

9.0

Medicube

the ordinary

Ingredient face-off

27% overlap

40Medicube

13Shared

48the ordinary

Only in Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum

27 unique

Water Propanediol 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Glyceryl Glucoside Sorbitol Panthenol Adenosine Disodium Edta Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract+17 more

Shared ingredients

13 in common

Glycerin Trehalose Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Chloride Ethylhexylglycerin Allantoin Glucose Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Acetyl Hexapeptide-8+3 more

Only in the ordinary Buffet

35 unique

Aqua (Water)Pentapeptide-18 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Glycine Alanine Serine Valine Isoleucine Proline Threonine+25 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. the ordinary Buffet scores 8.4 here versus 7.5 for Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Adenosine as actives, while the ordinary Buffet relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

the ordinary Buffet is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

the ordinary Buffet comes in at budget pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

9.0Medicube

8.8the ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum or the ordinary Buffet?

Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum and the ordinary Buffet share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum and the ordinary Buffet?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum→Full analysis: the ordinary Buffet→

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