PDRN, K-beauty’s viral ‘secret ingredient’ for plump skin: Nordstrom has products starting at $10
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM · 1 min read
If your For You page has been flooded with glassy, bouncy, “salmon sperm facial” skin, you’ve already met PDRN. Short for polydeoxyribonucleotide, it’s a skin care secret ingredient that has become one of the biggest K-beauty buzzes, with fans praising it for a hydrated, plump, dewy finish.