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TulipRx PDRN Hydro Capsule Shot Essence Toner
TulipRx PDRN Hydro Capsule Shot Essence Toner
100 mL
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- Aha
- Bha
- Dry skin
- Korean
- Korean skincare
- Niacinamide
- Pdrn
- Toner
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- Hydration
- AM + PM
- Spicule shot
How to use
AM
PM
- After cleansing, pump 2–3 times into your palms or onto a cotton pad.
- Gently pat onto face and neck until absorbed.
- Add a second layer on dry areas if you like.
- Follow with serum and moisturiser; use morning and evening.
Who it is suited for
- Dry, dehydrated or dull-looking skin.
- Anyone who likes a hydrating layer before serum.
- Morning and evening routines.
- Not for very sensitive or irritated skin or rosacea (contains spicules).
Key ingredients
PDRN
A DNA-based ingredient popular in Korean skincare, for a supple skin feel.
TULIPRX™ COMPLEX
The brand's tulip extract complex, for a soothing, fresh feel.
SPICULES (HYDROLYZED SPONGE)
Tiny natural sponge needles that give the 'shot' effect. A light tingling for a few minutes is normal.
NIACINAMIDE
Vitamin B3. Supports the skin barrier and a more even-looking tone.
INCI
Aqua (Water), Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Panthenol, Octyldodeceth-16, C12-14 Pareth-12, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, PVM/MA Copolymer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Gellan Gum, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Agar, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Extract, Lysolecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Malachite Extract, Arginine, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Cyanocobalamin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Chloride, Phenylpropanol, Glycine Soja (Black Soybean) Extract, Sodium DNA, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Oryza Sativa (Black Rice) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredient list for the reviewed formula. Formulas can change; check the ingredient list on your packaging, especially if you have an allergy.
Apothe TulipRx PDRN Hydro Capsule Shot Essence Toner is a Korean essence toner with tiny capsules, PDRN and a tulip extract complex. I suggest it as a hydrating first step after cleansing for dry, dehydrated or dull-looking skin, and for anyone who likes to layer a toner before serum.
The ingredient list shows where the ‘shot’ comes from: hydrolysed sponge, tiny natural sponge needles (spicules) that can make the skin tingle for a few minutes. It also contains small amounts of three exfoliating acids (glycolic acid, salicylic acid and gluconolactone), plus niacinamide, panthenol and PDRN (sodium DNA), a DNA-based ingredient that is very popular in Korean skincare at the moment. Because of the spicules, I do not recommend it for very sensitive or irritated skin or rosacea. You can find the full list in the ingredients section.
🔬 What does PDRN in skincare really do?
PDRN is a mixture of DNA fragments, usually from salmon, and is also registered as a medicine. A 2017 review describes its repairing and anti-inflammatory effects, mainly through the adenosine A2A receptor, in wound healing and regenerative medicine.1 The molecules are large, between 50 and 1,500 kDa, and a 2026 study points out that this size limits how well PDRN can pass the skin barrier on its own.2 So, to be honest: in a toner, PDRN works mainly on the skin surface, and the hydration you feel comes largely from the moisturising ingredients. I see it as a nice extra, not a reason on its own to buy a product.
1. Squadrito F, Bitto A, Irrera N, et al. Pharmacological activity and clinical use of PDRN. Front Pharmacol. 2017;8:224.
2. Cho J, Han D, Lee H, Park DW. Numerical simulation of PDRN iontophoresis: comparison with passive diffusion and key parameter analysis. Drug Deliv. 2026;33(1):2726625.
Questions about Apothe TulipRx PDRN Hydro Capsule Shot Essence Toner
Toner or essence?
Both: it is a watery first step after cleansing that hydrates more than a classic toner, so you can use it instead of, or before, an essence.
How do I use it?
Pump 2–3 times into your palms or onto a cotton pad and gently press it into your face and neck. A light tingling is normal; if it burns, rinse it off with water.
Can I use it with retinol?
Carefully. The spicules and the light acids can make retinoids feel stronger. If your skin is new to retinol or easily irritated, use this toner in the morning and your retinol in the evening.
To compare, have a look at the TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner, see all my toners and essences, or my selection for dry and dehydrated skin.
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