A firming moisturiser from VT Cosmetics built around visible green PDRN capsules suspended in a light gel-cream base. It is aimed at skin that reads as dull, slack or dehydrated, and closes a routine without the heaviness of a classic anti-ageing cream.

The capsules are the delivery mechanism: they stay intact in the jar and break down under the fingers, releasing their contents at the moment of application rather than sitting in the formula for months. VT states the cream carries 100,000 ppm of its plant-derived PHYTO PDRN complex, sourced from Korean ginseng rather than salmon; the published ingredient list separately declares Sodium DNA at 0.5 ppm. Around that sit two supporting systems. Ten forms of hyaluronic acid, from full-weight hyaluronic acid down to hydrolysed and acetylated fragments, hold water at different depths of the surface layers, so hydration is not purely superficial. Nine peptides, including copper tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, are the firming half of the formula. Niacinamide, ceramide NP, panthenol, squalane and shea butter handle barrier function and tone.

The texture is lighter than the jar suggests: it spreads as a cushiony gel-cream and settles quickly, so it layers under sunscreen in the morning and works as a final step at night.

Key ingredients

• PHYTO PDRN (plant-derived polynucleotide) — VT's ginseng-derived alternative to fish-derived PDRN, positioned for renewal and elasticity, delivered inside the capsules.
• Nine peptides — including copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 and acetyl tetrapeptide-5; signal ingredients used for firmness and fine lines.
• Ten hyaluronic acid forms — different molecular weights and salts that hold water at different levels of the surface layers.
• Niacinamide — supports barrier function, evens tone and helps with dullness.
• Ceramide NP, squalane and shea butter — replace the lipids that keep water in the skin and stop the surface feeling tight.

How to use

1. Cleanse, then apply toner, essence or serum.
2. Use the spatula to lift a small amount containing several green capsules.
3. Warm between the fingertips and press onto the face until the capsules dissolve completely.
4. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

Recommended frequency

• Normal to dry skin — twice daily, morning and evening.
• Oily or combination skin — once daily in the evening.
• Mature or slack skin — twice daily, layered over a PDRN or peptide serum.

Hydration and a smoother surface are noticeable within the first week. Peptide-driven changes in firmness build slowly: allow eight to twelve weeks of continuous use before judging the result.

Best suited to

Dehydrated, dull or early-ageing skin, and anyone wanting a firming cream that is not occlusive. It is fragrance-free and alcohol-free, so it also suits reactive skin. Very oily skin may still prefer a gel in summer.

Specifications

• Format — capsule gel-cream in a jar with spatula
• Volume — 50 ml
• Key actives — PHYTO PDRN complex, 9 peptides, 10 hyaluronic acid forms, niacinamide, ceramide NP
• Texture — light cushiony gel-cream with visible capsules; non-tacky finish
• Origin — South Korea

Good to know

Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the ingredient list. Use the spatula rather than fingers to protect an open-jar capsule formula. If you also use a retinoid or an exfoliating acid, introduce this cream on alternate evenings first. Store away from heat and direct sunlight so the capsules stay intact. Patch test behind the ear if you are prone to reactions.