Farmstay Plump & Glow PDRN & Vitamin Hydrogel Mask

PDRN stands for Polydeoxyribonucleotide — a DNA-derived active that's been used in Korean aesthetic clinics for years in injectable meso treatments to support tissue repair, improve hydration, and restore skin elasticity. In cosmetics its INCI name is Sodium DNA. In this mask it's present at 0.01ppm — a trace amount compared to clinical injections — so the mechanism here is supportive rather than pharmacological: it contributes to the skin's repair signals and moisture response alongside the other actives. The plumping and radiance effect you feel mainly comes from Niacinamide at 20,000ppm, Panthenol at 1,500ppm, and the vitamin botanical complex working together.

Rather than relying on synthetic Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid is present but only at trace 1ppm), this mask delivers its vitamin complex through a curated botanical stack: Sea Buckthorn extract (one of nature's highest natural Vitamin C sources), Kakadu Plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana — another exceptional Vitamin C source), Yuzu Fruit extract, Orange extract, Papaya extract, Hibiscus, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis), and Ginseng Berry. Together these provide antioxidant protection, gentle brightening, and skin-revitalising compounds in a form that's typically better tolerated than high-dose synthetic Vitamin C.

Both contain Niacinamide at 20,000ppm as the primary brightening active, but the supporting formulas are quite different. The Real Glow Vitamin mask includes Retinol, Ascorbic Acid at 10ppm, and a full peptide complex (Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4) — making it more anti-ageing-forward. The Plump & Glow PDRN & Vitamin mask replaces those with PDRN (Sodium DNA), a richer botanical vitamin complex including Sea Buckthorn and Kakadu Plum, and a 60-minute wear format — making it more hydration and glow-focused, with no Retinol and a gentler overall profile.

Yes, essentially. The "salmon DNA" trend refers to PDRN derived from salmon sperm DNA, which became well-known through injectable aesthetic treatments in Korean clinics before crossing into topical skincare. The INCI name for this ingredient in cosmetics is Sodium DNA — which is what's listed in this mask's formula. It's the same ingredient class, though the cosmetic concentration in a mask (0.01ppm here) is incomparably lower than a clinical injection. Think of it as topical skincare borrowing credibility from a clinical ingredient, rather than replicating the clinical result.

The 60-minute format is a deliberate choice for this type of formula. The botanical extracts, Shea Butter base, and Sodium DNA benefit from extended contact time to penetrate and work effectively — the hydrogel gradually releases the essence in layers rather than all at once. The payoff is meaningfully different from a 15-minute mask: skin feels genuinely plumper and more hydrated rather than just surface-moisturised. Practically, 60 minutes fits easily into an evening routine — put it on while watching something or winding down, and the time passes quickly.

It addresses three of those four concerns well. Niacinamide at 20,000ppm targets dullness and uneven tone; Panthenol at 1,500ppm alongside Shea Butter and the humectant-rich hydrogel base tackles dehydration; and PDRN (Sodium DNA) contributes a supportive renewal signal. For firmness specifically, this mask doesn't contain dedicated anti-ageing peptides like Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 or Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (those are in the Collagen mask). If firming is your primary concern, the Farmstay Real Glow Collagen mask is the stronger match; if you want glow and deep plumping hydration, this one delivers better.

Both are among the most Vitamin C-concentrated plants known — Kakadu Plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana, native to Australia) contains up to 100 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges and has strong antioxidant activity; Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) is similarly rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, carotenoids, and omega fatty acids that support skin healing and barrier function. In a rinse-off-free mask context they deliver antioxidant and brightening benefits alongside the Niacinamide without the pH-sensitivity or irritation risk of high-dose Ascorbic Acid. The combination is a smart formulation choice for sensitive or reactive skin.