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su:m37 Secret Essence vs VT PDRN Reedle Shot Essence

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Original
S

Secret Essence

su:m37

₩73,330

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Dupe
V

PDRN Reedle Shot Essence

VT

₩28,000

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77Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (46·52)
4/5Benefit coverage

As of Aug 14 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forMoistureSoothing

A good fit if you want to refill moisture while calming skin. Both use hyaluronic acid and barrier-replenishing ingredients to refill dry skin.

VT adds more soothing ingredients, so it stays gentle on sensitive or reactive skin.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • More soothing support from VT
  • Fragrance-free and lighter on skin
  • About 62% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds more fermented moisturizers and tone-care ingredients. Still, VT covers the core moisture and soothing well.
77/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
4/5Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Glycerin
Brightening
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus/Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Adenosine, Madecassic Acid
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Ferulic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

CeramideHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A barrier lipid that locks moisture in, often recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

Neither list has a preservative-type marker with a known concentration cap. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

su:m3746 ingredients
1Purified Water
2Dipropylene Glycol
3Glycereth-26
4Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Butylene Glycol
7Glycerin
8Methyl Gluceth-20
9Ferulic Acid
10Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
11Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
12Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
13Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment
14Lactobacillus/Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate
15Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
16Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
17Monascus/Rice Ferment
18Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
19Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
20Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
21Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
22Curcuma Longa Root Extract
23Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
24Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
25Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
26Portulaca Oleracea Extract
27Centella Asiatica Extract
28Betaine
29Glycosphingolipids
30Phospholipids
31Niacinamide
32Sodium Hyaluronate
33Ceramide NP
34Polyquaternium-51
35Cholesterol
36Hydroxyethylcellulose
37Cetearyl Alcohol
38Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
39PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
40Tromethamine
41Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
42Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
43Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
44Limonene
45Linalool
46Citronellol
VT52 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Isopropyl Myristate
3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5Glycerin
6Propanediol
7Niacinamide
8Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
9PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
10Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
111,2-Hexanediol
12Tocopherol
13Hydroxyacetophenone
14Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
15Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
16Arginine
17Adenosine
18Ceramide NP
19Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
20Disodium EDTA
21Hydrogenated Lecithin
22Allantoin
23Squalane
24Panthenol
25Polyglucuronic Acid
26Centella Asiatica Extract
27Butylene Glycol
28Ceramide AS
29Ceramide NS
30Glutathione
31Ceramide AP
32Ceramide EOP
33Sodium Hyaluronate
34Silica
35Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles
36Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
37Ethylhexylglycerin
38Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
39Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
40Sucrose
41Panax Ginseng Root Extract
42Hyaluronic Acid
43Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
44Mineral Salts
45Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
46Sodium DNA
47Propolis Extract
48Madecassic Acid
49Madecassoside
50Asiaticoside
51Asiatic Acid
52Potassium Hyaluronate
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

su:m37

Fragrance

VT

None

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
su:m37
VT
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩28,000₩73,330

VT PDRN Reedle Shot Essence

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

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