MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum Versus The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolyisobutene
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Ubiquinone, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Dna, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Reviews
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MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
It gives off a nice hydrating feel with a matte finish, but I didn’t notice any benefits except for hydration.
Price: 3/5 (About 15 USD in HK)
Packaging: 3/5
Consistency: 3/5 (It’s on the thicker side so it’s more suitable for dry skin)
Fragrance: 3/5 (I believe it’s a floral scent)
Love it 😍 holy grail
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
The BHA didnt remove my acne, the clogged pores, and the sebaceous filaments. I've been using it for 4 months, and my acne condition is still the same.
