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medicube MEDICUBE PDRN HYDRATING UV SERUM

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 5 August 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octisalate, Octocrylene, Ensulizole, Homosalate, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Tromethamine, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, C11-13 Isoalkane, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dimethiconol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyacrylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyamide-8, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyether-1, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract

42 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Ensulizole

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Ensulizole is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, so less of it reaches the skin. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. You may see it listed as Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • Propanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets.

  • Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

    UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol is a UV absorber. It soaks up ultraviolet light, mainly to protect the formula from changing when exposed to light.

  • Tromethamine

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Tromethamine is a buffering agent that helps hold the product's acidity steady. It also adds fragrance.

  • Isododecane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light fluid that acts as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and evenly blended. It also softens skin feel and can carry fragrance. It leaves a quick, non-heavy finish as it spreads.

  • Methyl Trimethicone

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Methyl Trimethicone is a lightweight silicone that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread and feel smooth.

  • Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that also works as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps skin feeling conditioned.

  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

  • Methylpropanediol

    Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one liquid mixture.

  • Acrylates Copolymer

    Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries. It also binds ingredients together and reduces static.

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

  • C11-13 Isoalkane

    Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A lightweight solvent that dissolves and carries other ingredients. It helps the product spread and feel light. On labels it was formerly listed as C11-13 Isoparaffin.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Dipropylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.

  • Diglycerin

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A moisture-drawing ingredient that pulls in and holds water to keep the product from drying out. It also conditions the skin. It's a doubled-up form of glycerin, which you may see on labels as glycerol.

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together in one blended, stable product.

  • Dimethiconol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone fluid that softens and smooths skin feel while adding moisture. It also keeps foaming down during production. On skin this leaves a smooth, conditioned surface.

  • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A polymer that stabilises emulsions and adjusts thickness. In practice, it keeps the oil and water parts from separating and gives the product its body.

  • Polyacrylic Acid

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Polyacrylic Acid adjusts the product's thickness and forms a film as it dries. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

  • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone elastomer that softens and smooths skin feel and adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it gives a silky, cushioned texture.

  • Polyamide-8

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a polymer that softens skin feel, conditions the surface, and adjusts thickness. In practice it smooths the skin, helps protect the surface, and gives the product body.

  • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickening agent that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is. In practice it gives the sunscreen its body and helps it hold together.

  • Polyether-1

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Polyether-1 adjusts the thickness of the product. It helps give the formula its body and texture.

  • Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A ferment-based extract used to condition the skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions the skin and works as a deodorant agent. It helps improve skin feel while cutting odor.

  • Allantoin

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    Allantoin is a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient with a soothing role. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable and forms a protective feel on the surface.

  • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent and softens the feel of skin and hair. In practice, it keeps the formula smooth and even while conditioning.

  • Biosaccharide Gum-1

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A fermentation gum that conditions the skin. It softens and smooths the skin's feel as the product sits on top.

  • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)

    An antioxidant. It helps slow the reactions with air that would otherwise spoil the formula over time.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Niacinamide

    otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.

  • Panthenol

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.

  • Sodium DNA

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

  • Centella Asiatica Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of the whole centella plant that cleans, conditions, smooths and soothes skin, and acts as a tonic. In practice it helps lift away dirt while leaving skin feeling smoother and refreshed. Sometimes listed under its common name, gotu kola.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=50a73981-985a-0a70-e063-6394a90a89cf
Retrieved
5 August 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
42
Record checksum
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