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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."-beautywithin 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.'"$26.00@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."$28.00beautywithin 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 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@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 mentioning VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Dragon's Blood at 04:07 in their YouTube videoRed Booster Reedle Shot 100"This one is very nourishing."-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."$30.72beautywithin 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."$23.04beautywithin 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 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
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
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
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 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
Red Booster Reedle Shot 100
Pro Cica Reedle Shot 100
Snail Reedle Shot 100B
Reedle Shot Hyaluron
4.6Reedle Shot Hyaluron
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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