PDRN Hydrogel Mask.

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About this product

A vegan hydrogel mask infused with PDRN (a DNA polymer from wild ginseng) designed for overnight use and skin hydration.

Full ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cellulose Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dextrin, Sucrose, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Trideceth-6, Pantolactone, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Dna, Polyglucuronic Acid

Guru Score

89%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

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What they liked

Reduces redness noticeably
Leaves skin plump and smooth
Vegan PDRN formula

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

This hydrogel delivers noticeable plumping and smoothing, leaving skin visibly firm and glowing. Reviewers found it particularly calming for redness, with measurements dropping from 15 to 7 and chronic nasal redness disappearing entirely. The vegan PDRN formula contains a full bottle's worth, infuses deeply into skin rather than sitting on the surface, and for best results should be left on until it clears.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take January 2025

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

Masks & PeelsSheet mask & patch

Key actives

Niacinamide Squalane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Approved

"This is the PDRN Hydrogel Mask from VT Cosmetics. Even though I've been a bit of a skeptic of this category, the hydrogel masks you sleep in, this one is my favorite that I've tried so far. I like that it's vegan PDRN, since most PDRN isn't vegan. Using my skin analysis device before and after, dryness dropped by thirteen points, which is exactly what I expected, but redness went from fifteen to seven, which surprised me. It has ingredients like panthenol, ginseng, and lactobacillus that make sense for targeting redness. This could be the reason I'm enjoying this one from VT more than the other hydrogel masks I've tried."

Top Pick: hydrogel mask

Kelly Driscoll

90k subs

✓Approved

"The mask is turning clear, the chewy dewy hydrogel melting into my skin. It really infused beautifully into my skin. This is not just like a layer of wetness or moisture on top. This is infused deep into my skin. You get this absolute beautiful glow, the light is just bouncing off my skin, and it feels so firm, so plump, and so smooth. It's so soft and incredibly moisturized. One of the things that happened to my skin since using PDRN is so much less redness on my skin, and the PDRN has this calming soothing effect on my sensitive skin. No redness in sight, and I do naturally have some redness on my skin, especially around my nose, and I don't see anything red or inflamed at all. My skin feels so soothed, so calm. I've also noticed my skin is so much smoother."

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All 3 takes from Kelly Driscoll

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"Not all hydrogel masks are made the same. I've had really bad luck with certain hydrogel masks and I've had really good luck with certain ones, and this is one I have really good luck with. There's just something really special about [...] the ginseng PDRN. This mask really plumps, smooths, plumps the skin, makes your makeup glide on like a dream. You're going to walk around like a glowy goddess the next day. That's what this mask does. It just amplifies that, plus it's a really nice experience to spend a little bit more time masking and really pampering your skin. It's going to feel so smooth afterwards."

Are Hydrogel Masks Really Better than Sheet Masks? | AD ft. VT

"This hydrogel is infused with PDRN, which is a DNA polymer that VT is deriving from wild ginseng, so it's totally vegan. PDRN can actually help to stimulate collagen, so it's particularly good for anyone with anti-aging goals to help address fine lines and wrinkles and really those looking to rejuvenate their skin and get it looking more youthful. It's anti-inflammatory, it's antioxidant, and it also helps with skin elasticity as well. [...] This mask contains an entire bottle of PDRN, so it can be a really great way to give your skin a quick glow up whether you're prepping for a special event or you're just looking to take your skin to the next level with targeted active ingredients. Keep it on your skin for as long as possible until it goes clear as it slowly infuses into your skin."

7 Things that Happened to my Skin Using PDRN | AD ft. VT

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is VT PDRN Hydrogel Mask?

A vegan hydrogel mask infused with PDRN (a DNA polymer from wild ginseng) designed for overnight use and skin hydration.

Is VT PDRN Hydrogel Mask worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 89%.

What is VT PDRN Hydrogel Mask's Guru Score?

VT PDRN Hydrogel Mask holds a Guru Score of 89%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.