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bykristinastudio mentioning VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100/300 at 12:23 in their YouTube videoReedle Shot"I'm a firm believer that you cannot change the size of your pores, but you can, however, refine how it looks based on how clean your pores are or how tightened your skin is."-drsamellis mentioning VT Cosmetics PDRN Capsule Cream at 10:13 in their YouTube videoPDRN Capsule Cream 100"This is what I would consider a true anti-aging moisturizer."$20.00beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics PDRN Essence 100 at 07:49 in their YouTube videoPDRN 100 Essence"I have gotten multiple of these and I actually sent one to my mom in Australia and she specifically called me and was like, 'You have to get me more.'"$26.00beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Lip Plumper at 06:20 in their YouTube videoReedle Shot Lip Plumper Expert"My favorites are the clear and the pink."$16.32@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics PDRN Ampoule Mist at 08:45 in a YouTube Shorts videoPDRN Glow Ampoule"You guys know how much I love milky toners. This one, even though you just spray maybe three spritzes on, it's already giving you that moisturized feeling. It's crazy."$21.00hyram mentioning VT Cosmetics PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm at 05:57 in their YouTube videoPDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm"From a skin science and ingredient perspective, this is probably the best cleansing balm I have ever discovered."$22.00jameswelsh mentioning VT Cosmetics PDRN Essence Stick Balm at 15:10 in their YouTube videoPDRN Essence Stick Balm"I love this one."-@tinatanakaharris reviewing VT Cosmetics Reedle S Pdrn+ Serum at 12:11 in a YouTube Shorts videoPDRN Reedle Shot 100"Cica Reedle actually has a PDRN line and it merges the two that we just talked about together."$32.00@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics PDRN Essence 100 at 12:09 in a YouTube Shorts videoPDRN Essence 100"I think of this as the thicker, curvier sister of this one because this is almost like a spray toner version of this. This is thicker because it's an emulsion."$28.00@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics PDRN Hydrogel Mask at 17:42 in a YouTube Shorts videoPDRN Hydrogel Mask"I definitely love the VT biocellulose mask. They're one of my favorites of all time, like if not the best in my books."$5.00beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Glucamune Essence at 10:35 in their YouTube videoGlucamune Essence"I love the essence just as much, maybe if not more because I'm using this one every day in this summer heat and I feel like it is the best line to use in the summer."-beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Cica Mask Cleanser at 13:34 in their YouTube videoCica Mask Cleanser"This is a two in one. So you can either use it as a cleanser or you can use it as a mask or you can do both."-@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics Glycolic Reedle Shot Head to Toe Mist at 02:37 in a YouTube Shorts video7% Glycolic Acid Reedle Shot Head-to-Toe Mist"When I sprayed it on my leg, I could barely feel anything, and I was like, is there a Reedle in here? But, there is. There's a very, very gentle amount."$16.90@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 at 02:05 in a YouTube Shorts videoReti-A Reedle Shot 100"Reedles are the formulations that have the little spicules that help your skin care penetrate a little bit deeper into your skin, and it really helps with skin texture, with brightening, and evening overall skin tone."$32.00@haleykimaking reviewing VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask at 15:26 in a YouTube Shorts videoCica Daily Soothing Mask"This mask is just perfect for prepping the skin for makeup."$21.00@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics Glucamune Cream at 06:24 in a YouTube Shorts videoGlucamune Cream"I was using this when my skin barrier was just destroyed. I had peeling, it was red, I had cystic acne."-@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics Cica Reti-a Retinol 0.1 Skin Balancing Essence at 03:07 in a YouTube Shorts videoCica Reti-A Retinol 0.1 Skin Balancing Essence"This is a retinol serum, and why I loved it so much is because vitamin A, as we know, can do everything."-@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics Reti-a Hydrogel Mask at 11:13 in a YouTube Shorts videoReti-A Reedle Shot 100 2Step Hydrogel Mask"It's a two-step mask and you start with step one, which is the ampoule and the ampoule is the same as this guy."-beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Dragon's Blood at 04:07 in their YouTube videoRed Booster Reedle Shot 100"This one is very nourishing."-jameswelsh mentioning VT Cosmetics PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter at 20:41 in their YouTube videoPDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter"My favorite has been the VT PDRN RLES shot eye lifter."-@tinatanakaharris reviewing VT Cosmetics Smooth 31℃ Skin Pack at 02:02 in a YouTube Shorts videoRetinol Smooth 31 Skin Pack"Whenever I can't cleanse properly at the sink, I do tend to take like a toner pad or some toner on a cotton pad."$12.24beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics PDRN Daily Mask 30 at 10:03 in their YouTube videoPDRN Daily Mask"Sometimes I'll use the mask and then finish it with the essence. And my skin is so supple. It's like mochi."$20.74@frmheadtotoe reviewing VT Cosmetics Cica No Sebum Moisture Powder at 07:05 in a YouTube Shorts videoCica No Sebum Moisture Powder"This is the perfect balance of really blurring your skin out."-tinatanakaharris mentioning VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Reedle Shot 100 at 12:40 in their YouTube videoPro Cica Reedle Shot 100"I did still use my RLE shot mostly as my PM booster product."$36.86beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Snail at 02:56 in their YouTube videoSnail Reedle Shot 100B"I do naturally gravitate more towards specific textures. And that's these three the most. The snail, the hydrop, and the reta."$30.72@makeupbycheryl reviewing VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream at 18:02 in a YouTube Shorts videoReedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream"What's cool about this is that when you have your fingers here and put it underneath your eye, there's actually a vibrating sensation."-madaboutskin mentioning VT Cosmetics Cica No-Sebum Mild Powder at 14:55 in their YouTube videoCica No-Sebum Mild Powder"This is phenomenal because it's a beautiful matte powder, but it also contains some really great beneficial skin care ingredients, too."-beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Glucamune Mask at 12:27 in their YouTube videoGlucamune Mask"I loved it so much that I actually went and bought the mask. I'm yet to try it, but I'll let you know."-beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Hyaluron at 04:27 in their YouTube videoReedle Shot Hyaluron"This hyalrop is probably the most lightweight out of all the RLES, which is why I love it."$23.04@beautywithin reviewing VT Cosmetics Cica Spot Patches at 08:25 in a YouTube Shorts videoCica Spot Patch"I rely heavily on pimple patches. And Korean, Japanese, like in Asia, pimple patches are just a must, and it speeds up the recovery process of any breakout by half."-Hydrop Reedle Shot 100 2-Step Hydrogel Mask$16.13beautywithin mentioning VT Cosmetics Cica Reti-a at 12:44 in their YouTube videoCica Reti-A Retinol Cream 0.05"This is my favorite one. Feel like I've talked about this so much."$19.00

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Reedle Shot
5Variant: 100Reedle Shot
  • “I'm a firm believer that you cannot change the size of your pores, but you can, however, refine how it looks based on how clean your pores are or how tightened your skin is”12:12–12:17
  • “These hydrate with Santella Aciatica extract and hyaluronic acid. So, there's no irritation”12:23–12:30
  • “And even though you feel it working, like when you spread it onto the skin, it feels a little tingly, a little bit needlelike, you do get used to it. I promise you”12:30–12:34
  • “I love it and I've kept these within my skincare routine because of the dramatic texture and dark spot decrease that I have seen within my skin”12:46–12:54
  • “I saw the most dramatic results whenever I started implementing these products”13:06–13:10
  • “Holy grails for sure, for sure in my skincare routine”13:26–13:32
  • “I really do think that these played a huge role in my skin becoming more smooth and having more balanced, less irritated skin”13:34–13:41
  • Source: 14 K-beauty products to try at Ulta & Sephora - Aug 15, 2025
By Kristina StudioBy Kristina Studio66K subscribers
5Variant: 100Reedle Shot
By Kristina StudioBy Kristina Studio66K subscribers
5Variant: 300Reedle Shot
By Kristina StudioBy Kristina Studio66K subscribers
4.9Variant: 700Reedle Shot
  • “The 700 is designed to be used once a week”4:50–4:57
  • “This one is kind of like when you feel like you've used everything tried everything, but your skin still feels dull, or it still feels like flaky”4:54–5:01
  • “This has a much creamier consistency. It has the consistency of a lotion versus the 100 and 300 had the consistency of a gel serum”5:03–5:16
  • “This is like a more condensed prick, like you can feel it's much more densely populated on the skin”5:20–5:28
  • “This one definitely feels a little bit more nourishing, more like a actual moisturizer”5:31–5:36
  • “If you have hypersensitive skin, if you know you get red really easily, I would suggest you do a little patch test”5:46–5:51
  • Source: 7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture - Mar 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.9Variant: 700Reedle Shot
  • “I personally don't use the 700 that much, because it is quite intense, especially if you have sensitive skin”5:37–5:41
  • “The only time I will use this is actually as a spot treatment”5:41–5:49
  • “I will prep that area and put the 700 over it. And because it's got the 700 spicules, but it's also intensely calming, because it's Cica Reedles. So, I just find it helps a lot with calming down the redness”6:01–6:09
  • “I wouldn't use this over like an open acne. It should be closed”6:22–6:28
  • “I use this more on like under the skin inflamed red kind of like unpopped pimples, and it really speeds up the recovery and the redness. It just calms everything down”6:35–6:41
  • Source: Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots - Oct 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.2Variant: 100Reedle Shot
  • “This looks and behaves just like a regular serum until you start rubbing it in and that's when you start feeling a bit of mild tingling”1:34–1:48
  • “I've personally found it very soothing even while using it daily”2:07–2:10
  • “I found that this is making my pores look a bit smaller it's really smoothing my skin out and giving me closer to that sort of glass skin look”2:48–2:57
  • “I think this is a really nice safe starter product that's not too hard to incorporate into your routine and I think it's really cool to have a product that is truly innovative”3:18–3:29
  • Source: Viral Korean skincare products worth the hype - Jun 4, 2025
Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceLab Muffin Beauty Science844K subscribers
4.2Variant: 300Reedle Shot
  • “They basically like penetrate into your skin stimulate your inner collagen and improve elasticity texture and helps to minimize the visibility of pores”0:59–1:05
  • “They definitely helped like open up my pores for other skincare products that I apply after these it helps the products to better absorb into your skin which makes you feel like your skin is more hydrated and more nourished”1:24–1:33
  • “I started off by using the 100 which contains the least amount of sea rles but I kind of got used to it so I upgraded to 300 recently”1:12–1:21
  • “They do have tingling sensation”1:10–1:14
  • Source: Must get Kbeauty products at Daiso Korea - Oct 28, 2024
krystalleekrystallee392K subscribers
2Variant: 100Reedle Shot
  • “The idea behind VT rleshot serum is to use ultrafine microspicules to create controlled micro irritation on the skin, triggering a repair response that makes the skin appear plumper”5:25–5:37
  • “For resilient skin, it may result in mild tingling for a few days, but for sensitive skin, thin skin, compromised skin, or skin with a history of inflammation, this can easily become a trigger for irritation”5:53–6:01
  • “The plumper skin effect many people notice often comes from mild swelling rather than true structural improvement”6:09–6:13
  • “What's most concerning is that research on products like this remains very limited while the potential risks are not small”6:13–6:20
  • “If your goal is to improve skin texture, smoothness, or regeneration, this is not a smart path to take”6:23–6:28
  • Source: Best and worst skincare at Costco reviewed - Feb 19, 2026
Frugal FlowFrugal Flow45K subscribers
2Variant: 100Reedle Shot
  • “I did try actually layering it on my hand and I'll tell you it stung and my skin turned red immediately”14:36–14:41
  • “If you have super sensitive skin and your skin barrier is damaged, definitely is not something that you want to immediately use on your skin”
  • “Some people on social media swear by it and make their skin better”
  • “I'll be honest I haven't used it enough to really kind of give me my final verdict but I'll tell you I'm not a big fan of anything that causes sting and burning sensation on my skin”15:30–15:39
  • “I personally was not a big fan of this serum”15:05–15:09
  • “I think the serum is one of those where I personally feel like it could be a hit or miss it just depends on your skin”
  • Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
Dr. Jenny LiuDr. Jenny Liu316K subscribers
PDRN Capsule Cream 100
4.8PDRN Capsule Cream 100
  • “This is what I would consider a true anti-aging moisturizer”10:07–10:12
  • “This is packed with valuable ingredients”
  • “The fact that this has an incredible array of anti-aging peptides that are very evidence-based, plus it has panthanol and shea butter and hoba seed oil and squaline. It's just packed with nourishing ingredients”10:45–10:50
  • “This absolutely could serve as like the most enriching, nourishing nighttime moisturizer that also has all these incredible anti-aging properties”10:58–11:04
  • “This is a blow me away type of product”11:08–11:11
  • “When you apply it, it almost feels like you're applying a gel cream. Like, it's quite lightweight despite all of those nourishing ingredients, but then the way it sits on your skin, it doesn't feel heavy”11:11–11:16
  • “If you were to apply it at night, which is how I've been using it, when you wake up in the morning, you still feel its presence on the skin”11:20–11:28
  • “For people who feel like their skin just kind of dries out at night, this is such a great moisturizer and then you have all these awesome anti-aging benefits and peptide exposures within it”11:31–11:36
  • Source: My new Korean beauty must-haves - Mar 20, 2026
Dr. Sam EllisDr. Sam Ellis835K subscribers
4.7PDRN Capsule Cream 100
  • “I love a good capsule cream, especially in the summer”11:28–11:35
  • “Capsule creams are really made for combo skin in mind because it is the beautiful refreshing hydrating gel-like moisturizer texture with these plops of lotion capsules inside with all that moisture that your dry areas need”11:32–11:40
  • “I really like how you can customize these. You can use the gel in just the oily areas. You can use the capsules in just the dry areas. You can mix them together”11:49–11:58
  • “It plumps up your skin with that juicy gel moisturizer texture so beautifully”12:25–12:32
  • “The capsules just really help me to control how much moisture I'm bringing into my routine without overwhelming my skin, but still giving my skin what it's craving”12:35–12:41
  • “It really locks in a lot of hydration. It's not really occlusive, so if you really need a lot of occlusivity, even in warm weather, this is probably not going to be for you”13:35–13:41
  • “If you like those more medium textured gel moisturizers with like a kiss of cream, this would be absolutely perfect for you”13:45–13:51
  • “My skin just drank this up so much. And my makeup was going on really beautifully, and I got a little bit of that dewiness to my skin that I absolutely love”13:58–14:06
  • Source: Hydrating Korean skincare for warm weather - Apr 14, 2026
Kelly DriscollKelly Driscoll90K subscribers
4.7PDRN Capsule Cream 100
  • “The gel component from VT is lighter and more refreshing and more hydrating on the skin in my opinion than Medicube”13:25–13:33
  • “VT is a little bit lighter. It's still very plumping. It still has a lot of hydration, but it feels like it just the weight of it on your skin is lighter”
  • “I think VT is a much lighter expression”13:57–14:03
  • “With the lotion capsules mixed in, you get something that is really really watery, refreshing, plumping, lightweight, breathable kiss of moisture”14:00–14:05
  • “What I really like about this one is just how refreshing it feels”14:24–14:28
  • “It feels so refreshing, so good in the heat and the humidity. My skin can breathe”14:38–14:43
  • “VT being a little bit lighter than Medicube, definitely a choice for oily skin”
  • Source: 4 Lightweight K-Beauty Moisturizers for Summer (Sensitive Skin Approved) - May 19, 2026
Kelly DriscollKelly Driscoll90K subscribers
4.5PDRN Capsule Cream 100
  • “The thing is, you only need one to two balls of this on your face. The capsules are really nourishing”9:32–9:36
  • “It's actually got a gel base. So, you can actually just use the gel formula if it's, let's say, like summer”9:40–9:44
  • “The gel here is moisturizing enough where I don't get like little fine lines and that also sits beautifully under my makeup and foundation. So yeah, it's a perfect base”10:15–10:22
  • “If you want a little boost in your own moisturizer, that's when you go in and add the balls because that's where the ceramides and the more nourishing ingredients are and I love it”10:30–10:35
  • “This one because it has the gel cream and it's got the little globs of PDRN. It actually gives you the best of both worlds where the glob is more rich and the gel cream acts on its own as a more lightweight gel cream and when you mix them together, they kind of make the perfect consistency”10:58–11:03
  • “Packed with peptides. There is a cocktail of different peptides and so it's also building up your skin and helping with anti-aging effects, plumping fine lines. It's like almost instantaneous”11:14–11:22
  • “For the cream, very similar to the spray, it helps improve texture, heal skin barrier and improve skin tone”11:40–11:46
  • Source: Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots - Oct 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4PDRN Capsule Cream 100
CYoungCYoung84K subscribers
PDRN 100 Essence
4.9PDRN 100 Essence
  • “I have gotten multiple of these and I actually sent one to my mom in Australia and she specifically called me and was like, 'You have to get me more.'”7:44–7:49
  • “I feel like this is very unique. It's unexpected because it's actually a really thick milky essence”7:47–7:54
  • “So supple, glistening like the rainbow”8:15–8:25
  • “As my skin changed and I got more dehydrated and a little bit more combination and dry, especially in the winter, when I used it again, I was like, 'Wow, it soothed over and plumped all the dry areas. It made my skin feel so flexible and just really healthy.'”8:22–8:29
  • “If you have dehydrated, dry, compromised skin barrier, the essence gives you that really nice flexible glow”8:09–8:15
  • Source: Top Amazon Korean Skincare Actually Worth Buying - Jul 8, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.9PDRN 100 Essence
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.5PDRN 100 Essence
  • “I really like this more as a hydrating milky serum on my recovery nights”14:50–14:56
  • “I do feel like it is slightly thinner so it doesn't feel as thick whenever I put all the layers of my skincare on”15:10–15:17
  • “I do feel like this is a more lightweight oil that doesn't clog my pores the same way that the tier tier one can sometimes do for me”15:08–15:15
  • “My skin the next morning looks incredibly hydrated and soft and supple”15:32–15:38
  • “I feel like my skin glows after I use it”
  • “If I were to pick a couple of glass skin products within this lineup, this would definitely be one that gives that to me”15:47–15:51
  • “It does absorb into the skin really well”
  • “I highly recommend, especially if you're looking for something that just gives you a ton of hydration. I feel like this will just balance everything out”
  • Source: 14 K-beauty products to try at Ulta & Sephora - Aug 15, 2025
By Kristina StudioBy Kristina Studio66K subscribers
4.5PDRN 100 Essence
  • “This one is the most lightweight in texture when you first apply it. Like it's runny yet it is probably the most rich, nourishing, and glow adding serum out of the three”15:44–15:55
  • “It truly is going to be skin barrier friendly, hydrating, plumping, nourishing, all of that good stuff”16:16–16:22
  • “This was also another one that I could use morning and night”16:22–16:26
  • “Morning if I wanted to add glow to my skin or have that glow underneath makeup at night. It really did help to add that layer of nourishment, but you still got those anti-aging benefits from that PDR”16:24–16:31
  • “Really one that was easy to reach for”16:37–16:40
  • Source: Best Skincare of 2025: J & K-Beauty Favorites - Jan 23, 2026
Tina Tanaka HarrisTina Tanaka Harris274K subscribers
4.2PDRN 100 Essence
CYoungCYoung84K subscribers
Reedle Shot Lip Plumper Expert
4.5Reedle Shot Lip Plumper Expert
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
3.5Reedle Shot Lip Plumper Expert
Tina YongTina Yong3.9M subscribers
PDRN Glow Ampoule
4.9PDRN Glow Ampoule
  • “You guys know how much I love milky toners. This one, even though you just spray maybe three spritzes on, it's already giving you that moisturized feeling. It's crazy”7:55–8:02
  • “The spray is so fine. It starts to feel a little like tacky, like moisturizing after us. It's honestly like one of my favorite sprays right now”8:45–8:51
  • “This also has, surprisingly, a tiny bit of AHA. So, not only is it moisturizing your skin, it's also helping subtly with cell renewal and brightening”8:55–9:00
  • “This is shot up to one of my new faves of all time”9:06–9:12
  • “This helps most with improving texture, healing the skin barrier, and improving your skin tone”9:09–9:16
  • Source: Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots - Oct 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.8PDRN Glow Ampoule
  • “Definitely one of my most used and loved formulas is their PDRN Glow Ampoule”9:28–9:37
  • “The mister itself, the application, I mean, you want to talk about the other extreme of the NIOD one I talked about. This one is so fine that you can't even feel it land on your skin”9:39–9:48
  • “When I use this the most is right after a shower. When my skin is hot from the steam and I'm walking into a very dry environment, this is perfect for that”9:54–10:01
  • “This is great for keeping by the bedside”10:04–10:07
  • “You won't have droplets on your skin. You'll just have really a beautiful glow”10:13–10:24
  • “This actually reminds me a lot of the OG Tatcha Dewey Skin Mist”10:22–10:29
  • “It's just really beautiful and you really get the sense that it keeps your skin hydrated”10:34–10:42
  • “It's really also a flattering, non-greasy, lightweight glow”10:42–10:46
  • Source: My 2025 skincare favorites - Jan 11, 2026
GothamistaGothamista685K subscribers
PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm
4.9PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm
HyramHyram4.4M subscribers
4.9PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm
  • “It really is my favorite one. I've repurchased this one probably a good like four times in the past year”19:54–20:02
  • “If you are wanting not only the benefits of PDRN, but also just like ultra glowy, hydrated skin afterwards, I cannot recommend this cleansing balm more”20:02–20:11
  • “It's a grinding cleansing balm as opposed to your typical cleansing balm where you scoop it out with your fingers. This one is way more sanitary”20:16–20:20
  • “I also noticed that it does seem to last longer because I feel like when you're scooping a cleansing balm, you tend to accidentally like scoop too much versus with a grinding one where you can be very precise about it”20:22–20:30
  • “I freaking love the results that this cleansing balm gives my skin. I always feel like my skin is so like refreshed and hydrated afterwards”20:39–20:46
  • “If you are wanting that splash of hydration, I feel like this is an awesome one to pair, especially with like a nice nourishing or hydrating cleanser like the Entree one”20:49–20:55
  • “It has PHA to exfoliate the skin, argan oil to really deeply nourish the skin, camides, it even has coffee extract”21:03–21:08
  • “I've used this one for so long. I've repurchased it so many times and I highly recommend it to anyone out there who's looking for a good new cleansing balm to try out”21:18–21:22
  • Source: Get your dry skin glow up with Korean skincare - Apr 26, 2026
HyramHyram4.4M subscribers
4.5PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm
By Kristina StudioBy Kristina Studio66K subscribers
PDRN Essence Stick Balm
4.8PDRN Essence Stick Balm
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
4.8PDRN Essence Stick Balm
  • “Balms like this are great for precision like precision moisturizing hydrating where you just need it that little bit extra”
  • “I can use this under my eyes. I could use it in the corners here and here when my skin does get really dry”27:05–27:09
  • “This has been my favorite lip balm. It's just you can just use it everywhere”27:11–27:19
  • “Again, great moisturization, hydration without the thick heaviness”27:16–27:23
  • “This is great to just rub over your face if you're popping out for a dog walk or you're going to be out in the elements”27:28–27:33
  • Source: Best skincare products and tools of 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
4.5PDRN Essence Stick Balm
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.5PDRN Essence Stick Balm
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
PDRN Reedle Shot 100
4.2PDRN Reedle Shot 100
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4PDRN Reedle Shot 100
Tina Tanaka HarrisTina Tanaka Harris274K subscribers
PDRN Essence 100
4.8PDRN Essence 100
  • “I think of this as the thicker, curvier sister of this one because this is almost like a spray toner version of this. This is thicker because it's an emulsion”11:58–12:12
  • “This was what got me into the PDRN line in the first place. It was the first one that I ever tried and I was like, 'Woah, I've never tried any consistency like this.'”12:09–12:22
  • “In the colder seasons, I look forward to applying this essence on my face. I'm not even kidding. I'm like, 'Just feed me that moisturization, that silky goodness.'”12:29–12:36
  • “It's like a veil that just wraps your skin. Wraps it up like a nice present”12:44–12:52
  • “It makes your skin instantly brightened, flexible, supple, like movable. All my fine lines are plump. It instantly gives me this like glow from within look”13:10–13:16
  • “I actually sent a bottle to my mom in Australia cuz I wanted her to try this as well and my sister who has dry skin and they were like, 'Oh my gosh, you need to get me more right now.'”13:18–13:27
  • “For my skin, for dehydrated skin and mature skin, this is honestly doing the most”13:40–13:46
  • “I would say it's best for improving your texture instantly, instantly and healing the skin barrier. It's not really designed to help minimize pores or skin tone or anything like that. It's truly a skin healer”14:03–14:09
  • Source: Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots - Oct 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
PDRN Hydrogel Mask
4.9PDRN Hydrogel Mask
  • “I definitely love the VT biocellulose mask. They're one of my favorites of all time, like if not the best in my books”17:31–17:37
  • “The mask has centella asiatica. It's got the lactobacillus ferment which is a probiotic for your skin and it's also got a little bit of polyglutamic acid”17:42–17:49
  • “By 40-45 minutes, you're done. You don't have to like carve out a whole freaking three, four hours of the day to use this”18:06–18:13
  • “For the mask, it really is a shot of helping you improve your skin texture because it's pushing all the ingredients in there. As soon as you lift that mask off, you will feel it is instantly soft”18:29–18:36
  • Source: Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots - Oct 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.9PDRN Hydrogel Mask
  • “I love a good sleeping mask just to help protect my skin while I'm sleeping”10:11–10:19
  • “This is a wrapping mask style sleeping mask. So, it's that really thick gel that dries on your skin to like a totally occlusive thin layer on your skin that you peel off in the morning”10:16–10:25
  • “I have found this to be a really nice alternative to like gel or cream style sleeping masks. I just really love the effortlessness of them”10:47–10:52
  • “My skin definitely still feels really hydrated. No tight, you know, dry feeling deep within my skin in sight. Dehydration is not here. Don't know her”11:37–11:43
  • “Hello, plump, hydrated, smooth, dewy, beautiful, even-toned skin. I am obsessed”11:51–12:04
  • “My skin feels healthy, strong, resilient, hydrated, comfortable”12:11–12:18
  • Source: Overnight skincare routine for glowing glass skin - Apr 21, 2026
Kelly DriscollKelly Driscoll90K subscribers
Glucamune Essence
4.2Glucamune Essence
  • “This actually uses a vegan alternative derived from snow fungus, which is really interesting”11:46–11:52
  • “It's actually been shown to provide 9.7 times the soothing effect of heart leaf and over 100% more hydration than hyaluronic acid”11:59–12:05
  • “You're not just getting hydration, you're getting targeted soothing for sensitive and easily irritated skin”12:07–12:11
  • “VT's Essence has a more of like a lightweight, non-sticky finish that still gives you that hydrated, dewy look without feeling tacky”12:35–12:40
  • “It's not sticky whatsoever”
  • “For me is a better choice for much deeper hydration with that vegan option, too”13:13–13:18
  • Source: 5 most overrated skincare products and what to buy instead - Sep 12, 2025
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
Cica Mask Cleanser
4.6Cica Mask Cleanser
  • “This is a two in one. So you can either use it as a cleanser or you can use it as a mask or you can do both”13:16–13:21
  • “The clay in this as well as the santella helps with soothing your skin but also draws out any of the excess oils”13:21–13:30
  • “If you use this everyday, it just helps to manage the look of my pores”13:30–13:37
  • “It's super soft. It never really dries out. It's still flexible, which is what I love”14:02–14:06
  • “If you love kind of like mud mask, but you can't be bothered waiting, this is such a good way to kind of just get it in as a daily step and control this area”14:33–14:41
  • Source: Top Amazon Korean Skincare Actually Worth Buying - Jul 8, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
7% Glycolic Acid Reedle Shot Head-to-Toe Mist
4.97% Glycolic Acid Reedle Shot Head-to-Toe Mist
  • “When I sprayed it on my leg, I could barely feel anything, and I was like, is there a Reedle in here? But, there is. There's a very, very gentle amount”1:16–1:22
  • “It's like subtly game-changing, because like the name says, it's head-to-toe”2:37–2:42
  • “It's a really approachable percentage, because I've tried 10% glycolics, 20% glycolics, which is pretty much a clinic peel, which is way too much, and then 5%. 5% I like barely notice. So, this seven is really interesting because it's hitting that sweet spot”2:42–2:48
  • “It's also got a little bit of brightening niacinamide”2:59–3:05
  • “I've been using this after the shower, and I think that's the easiest and best way to use it”3:21–3:25
  • “My tip is don't spray this on freshly shaved armpits, because it's got the acids, and it will irritate your skin”3:44–3:48
  • “If you use it on the face, it will help with controlling sebum. It will help with minimizing your pores, and it will help with improving the texture, because it's helping to resurface the skin”4:13–4:17
  • “Oh my god, this is a bang for buck, guys. Put this in your cart right now”4:50–4:55
  • Source: Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots - Oct 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.97% Glycolic Acid Reedle Shot Head-to-Toe Mist
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Reti-A Reedle Shot 100
4.9Reti-A Reedle Shot 100
  • “Reedles are the formulations that have the little spicules that help your skin care penetrate a little bit deeper into your skin, and it really helps with skin texture, with brightening, and evening overall skin tone”1:50–1:54
  • “I used it for 1 month, and you can see just the changes fundamentally in my skin, how soft it felt, how even it was, and how brightened it can be”2:05–2:12
  • “The 100 is designed to be used once a week”
  • “The 100 and 300 was just like a soft little prick”
  • “If you're using the 100 every day, use it once”
  • “Don't use the Reedles twice day and night because it's designed to use once per day”13:08–13:12
  • Source: 7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture - Mar 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Cica Daily Soothing Mask
Glucamune Cream
4.9Glucamune Cream
  • “I was using this when my skin barrier was just destroyed. I had peeling, it was red, I had cystic acne”6:02–6:08
  • “This cream was just so soothing”6:24–6:28
  • “It is the smoothest thing that you'll ever have used, and it doesn't leave your skin sticky, it just completely absorbs in”6:37–6:44
  • “For oily skin in the summer, I would say this is probably all you need. Keep it lightweight, keep it hydrating”6:47–6:52
  • “If you have combination or drier skin, what you can do is actually layer this on because it's almost kind of like in between a serum and a moisturizer”6:54–6:59
  • “It just sinks in really quick. It's like thirst-quenching for your skin”7:04–7:08
  • “It said it's for dehydrated skin. So, dehydrated skin is different to dry skin. Dry skin is a skin type, dehydrated is a condition”7:10–7:17
  • “This guy really helps with sealing that hydration back in”7:28–7:34
  • Source: 7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture - Mar 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Cica Reti-A Retinol 0.1 Skin Balancing Essence
4.9Cica Reti-A Retinol 0.1 Skin Balancing Essence
  • “This is a retinol serum, and why I loved it so much is because vitamin A, as we know, can do everything”3:00–3:07
  • “Minimize pores so that it looks smaller, and also control the sebum that's coming out”3:07–3:14
  • “If you have oily skin, combination skin in the T-zone, it can help to balance”3:14–3:18
  • “It also helps with skin renewal, so your texture will be smooth and plump, and your fine lines, vitamin A really helps with that as well”3:18–3:24
  • “The key ingredient for this is actually granactive retinoid. And so, it's much more gentle, but it gives you just as much effectiveness”3:27–3:33
  • “It's great for sensitive skin”3:40–3:44
  • “No other essence serum feels so lightweight. It glides and is silky on the skin”3:42–3:50
  • “My skin just feels so soft. The texture is gone, the redness has faded, hyperpigmentation from acne scars or dullness also are improved”3:50–3:56
  • Source: 7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture - Mar 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
4.9Cica Reti-A Retinol 0.1 Skin Balancing Essence
  • “It gives you the benefits of vitamin A but without any sort of irritation redness like so even a beginner you can go into this and not feel like intimidated”13:59–14:05
  • “When I use it every time my skin is just healed it is evened my pores are minimized because vitamin A can do that”
  • “It's also helping with you know plumping fine lines because vitamin A is also a great anti aging ingredients”14:24–14:28
  • “I've gone through multiple bottles of this”14:31–14:34
  • Source: Top k-beauty skincare of 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 2Step Hydrogel Mask
4.8Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 2Step Hydrogel Mask
  • “It's a two-step mask and you start with step one, which is the ampoule and the ampoule is the same as this guy”10:16–10:21
  • “The hydro gel also has its own serum concoction in there, which slowly melts and sinks into your skin the longer you leave this on”11:13–11:18
  • “You will not be able to go back to a normal cotton mask again, my friends, after you've tried this because the results of hydro gel are just insane for hydration, glowing glass skin”10:42–10:48
  • “The hydro gel itself has actually absorbed the serum”10:57–11:02
  • “You'll see the mask slowly turn translucent, which is when the serum has melted into your skin”11:09–11:15
  • “It's not going to leave you with wet skin like traditional mask, but it will leave you with super soft and flexible skin because that serum's already been injected into your skin”11:18–11:22
  • “I love these hydro gels. They're all the rage in Asia”11:27–11:34
  • “I chose the Reti-A because I really want you guys to experience the effects that gentle retinols can do for your skin. For pores, for texture, for acne, for breakouts, but all the while being really suitable also for sensitive skin as well”11:39–11:45
  • Source: 7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture - Mar 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Red Booster Reedle Shot 100
PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter
4.9PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter
  • “My favorite has been the VT PDRN RLES shot eye lifter”20:08–20:13
  • “The vibration really does help the product spread evenly and absorb super super quick, thus making me use it more, more and more”20:41–20:47
  • “This feels luxurious. It feels like it's doing something”20:53–20:59
  • “On puffy days, I do think it helps out. I really, really think it helps out”20:59–21:05
  • “All in all, kind of like just making everything look a little bit tighter, a little bit bouncy, a little bit more hydrated, which is what my crepey under eyes are starting to need”21:40–21:43
  • “This doesn't migrate any further than when you put where you put it”22:16–22:19
  • “It's just a really nice daily eye cream”
  • Source: Best skincare products and tools of 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
4.9PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter
  • “It has this like vibrating metal applicator at the top that they say delivers 12,000 vibrations per minute, which sounds really dramatic, but it actually is actually really, really nice”10:44–10:52
  • “It does help a little bit with like lymphatic movement and product absorption I found the most. It just helps the eye cream absorb super super fast”10:55–11:02
  • “Really sinks down into the skin and it just feels nice”11:04–11:12
  • “It gives you a cold soothing massage as you do it”11:30–11:34
  • “It really does make a difference with how quick it absorbs”11:36–11:40
  • “There are no hydrolyzed sponge spicules in the ink list whatsoever. So they are kind of banking on the popularity of the um spicule range, but thank god because I don't want those anywhere near my eyes”11:45–11:52
  • “This contains peptides, PDRN derivatives, ceramides, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide. So, you're getting that brightening, you're getting barrier support, hydration”11:57–12:01
  • “The formula itself is genuinely pretty solid. It's very, very good”12:10–12:16
  • Source: Holy grail Korean skincare that transformed my skin - May 1, 2026
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
Retinol Smooth 31 Skin Pack
4Variant: RetinolRetinol Smooth 31 Skin Pack
  • “Whenever I can't cleanse properly at the sink, I do tend to take like a toner pad or some toner on a cotton pad”1:45–1:50
  • “They've been really really handy”2:02–2:06
  • “Look how big these sheets are, they cover your whole cheek”3:03–3:09
  • “The only thing I must say that I don't love about this is it's quite hard to like pick out one sheet and whenever I pick it out, I end up like pinching it quite hard, which makes these like kind of bumps in the actual sheet”3:14–3:22
  • “They have been incredibly handy”3:31–3:37
  • “It's been really good and easy to pack rather than like a jar of toner pads”3:37–3:45
  • “It kind of leaked all over my skincare bag”
  • “I can tell I lost a lot of the juice from these pads cuz it leaked everywhere”4:00–4:04
  • Source: Realistic travel skincare routine AM & PM - Jan 16, 2026
Tina Tanaka HarrisTina Tanaka Harris274K subscribers
PDRN Daily Mask
Cica No Sebum Moisture Powder
4.9Cica No Sebum Moisture Powder
From Head To ToeFrom Head To Toe1.2M subscribers
Pro Cica Reedle Shot 100
Snail Reedle Shot 100B
Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream
Cica No-Sebum Mild Powder
4.8Cica No-Sebum Mild Powder
  • “This is phenomenal because it's a beautiful matte powder, but it also contains some really great beneficial skin care ingredients, too”14:46–14:54
  • “Whether you want to use this as your powder to finish off your makeup, which you can”14:55–15:01
  • “Maybe you want to use this where you're super oily in summer and you just want to take that down for a more matte look, that really works”15:01–15:04
  • “Or you can do what I do, which is put this over your favorite sunscreen to keep it matte all day long”15:06–15:13
  • “Keeps me matte all day long. That's my top tip”15:32–15:36
  • “I just think this is one of those products that's like £4, you should definitely have on hand for those days when you need it”15:41–15:46
  • “I absolutely love it”
  • “I would say of all the powders available, this is probably the best when it comes to beneficial skincare ingredients, and it's super inexpensive”16:09–16:13
  • Source: All-time Korean skincare world rankings - Jan 16, 2026
Mad About SkinMad About Skin718K subscribers
Glucamune Mask
Reedle Shot Hyaluron
4.6Reedle Shot Hyaluron
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Cica Spot Patch
4.5Cica Spot Patch
  • “I rely heavily on pimple patches. And Korean, Japanese, like in Asia, pimple patches are just a must, and it speeds up the recovery process of any breakout by half”8:13–8:19
  • “If you want your breakout to heal not in 5 days, but in two, then you have to try these pimple patches because they've also got soothing and calming ingredients”8:25–8:34
  • “Pimple patches are designed to be used as the first thing you put on your skin after cleansing. So, it has to go straight onto dry skin”8:49–8:57
  • “These hydrocolloid patches work best when it has something to absorb”9:19–9:26
  • “What the sticker's going to do is actually draw out all the bacteria, the pus, and it's going to empty that like chasm out, and it's just going to heal it so much more quickly”9:36–9:43
  • “Love this guy, helps with redness, helps with healing”10:02–10:09
  • Source: 7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture - Mar 7, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Cica Reti-A Retinol Cream 0.05
4.8Cica Reti-A Retinol Cream 0.05
  • “This is my favorite one. Feel like I've talked about this so much”12:39–12:43
  • “For me, I use it for texture and minimizing my pores in the most gentle way”12:43–12:48
  • “Our skin receptors already know how to transform this ingredient. So, it doesn't need to go through a two-step process, but it's also not irritating”12:46–12:52
  • “If you have mild acne, if you have dry, dull skin, if you have enlarged pores, I would use this with like one of the rles or if you just want to buy the one that has both, then just use this”12:56–13:01
  • Source: Top Amazon Korean Skincare Actually Worth Buying - Jul 8, 2025
Beauty WithinBeauty Within2.7M subscribers
Brand note

VT Cosmetics is a Korean brand that leans hard into PDRN and micro-spicule technology, with the Reedle Shot serum as the clear anchor — a serum that uses ultrafine spicules to create controlled micro-irritation, which some creators say plumps and smooths texture while others warn it stings and can trigger redness, especially for sensitive or compromised skin. The brand also makes a capsule cream that mixes a lightweight gel with richer lotion capsules, giving combo or oily skin a customizable, refreshing moisturizer that sits well under makeup.

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