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About this product

VT PDRN Reedle Shot is a Korean skincare serum with PDRN and microneedle-style spicules, designed to firm, plump and hydrate the skin as part of an anti-aging routine.

Full ingredients

Water, Methylpropanediol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglycerin-3, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Saccharide Isomerate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Silica, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sucrose, Tripeptide-1, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Mineral Salts, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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Guru Score

73%

Mixed

4 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

Tiny spicules push PDRN into skin for a plump, glowy finish and smoother makeup, and most of the gurus who reviewed it love it, some calling it the best of the Reedle Shot line. The catch is the prickle, which patting rather than rubbing tames. Not everyone's sold: the feel was likened to an apricot scrub, with an AHA preferred instead.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take May 2025

What they liked

  • Airless pump dispenser
  • Creamy texture, good for sensitive skin
  • Smoother skin and better makeup application

What they flagged

  • Expensive bottle
  • Spicules can sting if rubbed rather than patted
  • Creates temporary inflammation on skin

Best for

Key actives

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Clogged or visible pores1 expert

“The pores on my nose and forehead are a lot clearer, they appear a lot smaller.”

James Welsh, watch at 19:21

Irritated or reactive skin1 expert

“PDRN is great for cell regeneration, promoting collagen, minimizing sensitivity, irritation, and inflammation.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 3:14

Dull skin1 expert

“This has been viral for the past like two years and definitely gives you that glow up, that plump, juicy, and hydrated skin.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 5:54

Rough or uneven texture1 expert

“Use this on an evening or a morning, trust me you will have the smoothest, the softest, the plumpest skin of your dreams after just one use.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 16:00

Fine lines and wrinkles1 expert

“has some great anti-aging technology in here which is going to firm the skin, boost collagen, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 7:16

Loss of firmness1 expert

“PDRN is fantastic at lifting, firming, and providing some anti-inflammatory benefit too.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 16:00

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Gothamista
Gothamista
683k subs
~Nay
"From the first time using it, it just didn't feel right. I did not like the way it felt at all. This kind of triggers the same response I had as a teenager using apricot scrub on my face. [...] The kind of discomfort from this feels irritating in the wrong way and the results don't justify it. I'd rather use an AHA."
Mad About Skin
Mad About Skin
734k subs
~Yay
"This is great because it takes that PDRN in a really good concentration, mix it with [Centella] asiatica, other calming, soothing, and anti-inflammatory ingredients, and it uses it alongside their spicule technology."
All 14 takes from Mad About Skin
WORLDS BESTSELLING ANTI AGING SERUMS - Full VT Reedle Shot Review
"This is a powerhouse anti-aging serum. [...] I think investing in this will give you the same results as the original and more, so much more, because it's just so beautifully formulated. It doesn't need to break the bank, the price point for this is really fair when you look at what you're actually getting in terms of formulation. [...] You can use it daily because it's 100, so the strength is 100 in terms of that microneedling technology."
TOP 10 KOREAN SKINCARE 2025 - Ultimate K-Skincare *Unsponsored*
"The VT Reedle Shot PDRN version [...] has some great anti-aging technology in here which is going to firm the skin, boost collagen, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's a great serum to have alongside an existing anti-aging skincare routine to kind of kick it up a notch. It uses those spicules that VT are famous for to really push the product into the skin so you're going to get quite a quick turnaround with that."
ULTIMATE KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE - Korean Skincare Awards (My Favourites)
"This is my favorite of all the Reedle Shot line because it has those spicules that actually make sure the ingredient penetrates a little bit more effectively. [...] I like the spicules because I think it plumps skin and it hydrates, it's really nice. [...] PDRN is great, it's anti-inflammatory, it prevents premature aging, and it's great for boosting collagen for some long-term anti-aging. I love it. If you find the Reedle Shots a little bit too prickly, it could be down to how you apply them."
Top KOREAN SKINCARE FOR ANTI AGING - These Changed Everything
"I love the packaging it's in an airless pump, really easy to dispense. For me, with the different strength, the 100 which is the one I'm showing today is where it's at - maximum results, minimum tingling when you first put it on the skin. These spicules definitely enhance the performance and I think this is really one of the best Korean skincare serums on the market right now. I love it."
Bestselling Korean Skincare Serum - VT REEDLE SHOT REVIEW (1 Year Update)
"I loved the PDRN version [...] so much I did a separate video on it, which I'll leave a link to. [...] The PDRN world is fantastic for anti-aging."
The FUTURE OF ANTI AGING - PDRN Skincare
"This is great because it takes that PDRN in a really good concentration, mix it with [Centella] asiatica, other calming, soothing, and anti-inflammatory ingredients, and it uses it alongside their spicule technology."
ADVANCED ANTI AGING ROUTINE 2025 - Growth Factors, VT Reedle Shot & Vitamin C
"It [...] gives you that instant plumping, a nice level of hydration, and it just feels so, so, so good. I absolutely love it. Pat it rather than rubbing. If you rub these Reedle Shots they get a bit spicy, the spicules can feel a bit spicy. It's fine, it doesn't even feel that tingly anymore once you get used to it. It doesn't feel tingly at all. But yeah, pat always, pat. Don't rub, trust me on that."
NEXT LEVEL £20 ANTI AGING SERUM - 300% More Skin Collagen?
"This has been viral for the past like two years and definitely gives you that glow up, that plump, juicy, and hydrated skin. The VT Reedle shot uses spicules that create tingling or prickling on the skin, which can be uncomfortable for some people."
ULTIMATE KOREAN SKINCARE - Top 3 Korean Skincare Serums 2024
"But just about everyone was fangirling about it, and the fear of missing out crept in. I bought it, tried it, and I did fall in love. I apologize for being dismissive of it. [...] Sometimes we have to get our head around some new technology and really work out whether it's going to work for us. This delivered. There's lots of different versions, [...] but this to me is the best. PDRN is a relative newcomer in terms of skincare ingredients, but it offers so many great benefits."
KOREAN SKINCARE WORLD RANKINGS - Bestselling Korean Skincare 2025
"The VT Reedle shots use spit cure technology to really help push and penetrate the ingredients deeper into the skin. They've been the viral skincare sensation of 2024 and everyone's been singing their praises. I love them. I think you have to choose the right one because there's lots of different types for your skin needs but they're really good. [...] The PDRN Reedle Shot is the best one for anti-aging."
Ultimate EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE - Boost Collagen FAST
"This is the VT Reedle Shot collection, the PDRN one. PDRN is an abbreviation for a ridiculously long name and it's [...] fantastic at minimizing inflammation. Everything about this is keeping things calm, protecting that collagen, but it's also very pro-collagen as well, so it'll help increase the rate of collagen and elastin production in the skin. This has that Reedle technology with little spicules that help get everything into the skin."
5 UNSEXY SKINCARE Products You Have To Try
"This is great because the spicules in here really get that product into the skin, get it to where it needs to be in order to boost that collagen production. And I've got some great results from this. It's not a sexy ingredient. Its origins might put some people off and that's fine. But I think if we just stick to calling it PDRN rather than anything else we're kind of good. We could get our heads around that. And this has been a wonderful ingredient to incorporate in my skincare routine."
KOREAN SKINCARE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS - *Not Sponsored*
"PDRN is fantastic at lifting, firming, and providing some anti-inflammatory benefit too. This has been a little game changer for my anti-aging skincare routine. [...] There's lots of different ones, but I think this is my personal favorite. [...] Use this on an evening or a morning, trust me you will have the smoothest, the softest, the plumpest skin of your dreams after just one use."
EXTREME ANTI AGING - 4X Better Skincare Results (What New Studies Show)
"This is probably my favorite when it comes to advanced anti-aging: the PDRN Reedle Shot. PDRN is great for cell regeneration, promoting collagen, minimizing sensitivity, irritation, and inflammation. It's a wonder ingredient when it comes to anti-aging, and using it alongside the spicule technology, it just really makes sure that that key ingredient is getting into the skin where it needs to be to deliver maximum results."
James Welsh
James Welsh
1.58M subs
~Yay
"I gave Reedle Shot a go after seeing more and more unsponsored positive videos about it and my skin has never been so smooth. The pores on my nose and forehead are a lot clearer, they appear a lot smaller. My skincare products seem to be working better. Soothing ingredients seem to be more soothing. This is now a product I've been using daily for about three months now. I absolutely love it, cannot be without it."
Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Driscoll
91k subs
~Yay
"My skin looks firm and plump and even toned. [...] This contains centella, which is a great anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps reduce redness, but this also has PDRN in it. This is a really cool ingredient that can help stimulate collagen, promote wound and scar healing, and it really just promotes rejuvenated, healthy looking skin. I've tried the other versions of the VT Reedle Shot, but the PDRN version is by far my favorite one."
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All 5 takes from Kelly Driscoll
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"So this is actually like a sample box that I got and they has the individual packets in it. So I've just kind of been trying this out, I've used a few packets so far and I'm cautiously optimistic. [...] These packets are kind of cool if you want to try out Reedle without investing in the bottle because the bottle is pretty expensive. See how much thicker that is than the regular Reedle? It's a straight-up cream serum. [...] Because it's so creamy, it actually makes this essence."
You Put WHAT on Your Face?! | PDRN the Hottest Trend in K-Beauty
"My makeup applies a lot smoother too. It's actually great for makeup prep if you have like a special event or pictures or something coming up, do it like the night before because your makeup will actually apply to your skin smoother. [...] It makes your skin smoother, it makes it a lot more not just firm because it definitely firms the skin, but plump, really plump, because like everything else in your routine just really gets in there a little bit better."
7 Things that Happened to my Skin Using PDRN | AD ft. VT
"It is that healthy rejuvenated skin glowing from the inside out. The second benefit that I've gotten from using VT PDRN products specifically is more moisturized skin. The texture was milky white, it was creamy, it was silky, it was incredibly moisturizing. [...] We're getting the glow and the dew to the skin. It is incredibly moisturizing and so this is a really great product to use in the winter."
October Faves | Stratia, VT, Tula
"I feel like I got some really nice immediate benefits from using it. [...] I noticed that my skin looked more lit from within, more rejuvenated, it was a lot smoother just on one use. My makeup applied a lot smoother too, [...] and my skin felt firmer as well. [...] I'm really into this ingredient, I'm just not sure if I want to go deeper deeper deeper into my skin all the time."
Spring Skincare Renewal AD ft. Stylevana
"My skin looks firm and plump and even toned. [...] This contains centella, which is a great anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps reduce redness, but this also has PDRN in it. This is a really cool ingredient that can help stimulate collagen, promote wound and scar healing, and it really just promotes rejuvenated, healthy looking skin. I've tried the other versions of the VT Reedle Shot, but the PDRN version is by far my favorite one."

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

Peptides

Peptides are short protein fragments meant to signal repair. The evidence for them is thinner than for retinoids or vitamin C, and it varies a lot by the specific peptide, so the category is more promising than proven.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is VT PDRN Reedle Shot?

VT PDRN Reedle Shot is a Korean skincare serum with PDRN and microneedle-style spicules, designed to firm, plump and hydrate the skin as part of an anti-aging routine.

Is VT PDRN Reedle Shot worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 73%.

What is VT PDRN Reedle Shot's Guru Score?

VT PDRN Reedle Shot holds a Guru Score of 73%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is VT PDRN Reedle Shot best for?

VT PDRN Reedle Shot is generally suited to mature skin.

What is VT PDRN Reedle Shot good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say VT PDRN Reedle Shot is good for clogged or visible pores (1 expert), irritated or reactive skin (1 expert), dull skin (1 expert), rough or uneven texture (1 expert), fine lines and wrinkles (1 expert) and loss of firmness (1 expert).

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