I tested L’Oréal Paris’s latest anti-ageing serum and my skin looked noticeably more hydrated

PDRN is skincare’s buzziest new ingredient and L’Oréal Paris has bottled it. (Picture: Metro/Sarah Bradbury/Getty/Boots)

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If you’ve spent any time on ‘BeautyTok’ recently, you’ll know that PDRN is the skincare ingredient having a serious moment.

Dubbed the latest Korean beauty obsession, PDRN has become increasingly popular thanks to its association with skin-boosting aesthetic treatments designed to leave complexions looking plumper, smoother and more radiant.

Now, L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic PDRN+ Serum is bringing the buzzy ingredient to the high street, without requiring an appointment or a needle in sight.

The new serum combines hyaluronic acid with vegan PDRN+, a biotechnology-derived version of the ingredient that has been formulated to help improve skin quality, boost glow and visibly smooth the appearance of fine lines. The formula also contains a 6% Moisture Plumping Complex, featuring macro, micro and long-lasting hyaluronic acid, alongside glycerin to help hydrate and replenish the skin.

As someone whose skin can often look a little dull and dehydrated after long days staring at screens, I was intrigued. After my very first application, my skin looked noticeably glossier and more hydrated, with that fresh, just-had-a-facial finish that normally takes a lot more effort to achieve. It absorbed quickly without feeling sticky, layered well under moisturiser and makeup, and left my skin looking plump and healthy rather than overly shiny.

I love the immediate results – and how my skin looked more hydrated. (Picture: Metro/Sarah Bradbury)

According to the brand, skin should feel hydrated, plump and look dewy immediately after use. Continued use is said to help improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of fatigue and leave skin feeling renewed, with visible wrinkle reduction reported after six weeks.

See you in a few more weeks then?

What appealed to me most is that the latest launch from L’Oreal Paris taps into the growing demand for results-driven skincare inspired by aesthetic treatments, while remaining accessible and easy to incorporate into an everyday routine.

If you’re curious about the PDRN trend but not quite ready for professional treatments, this feels like a straightforward way to dip a toe into the category.

For anyone chasing glowier, fresher-looking skin as we head into the cooler months, it’s a launch worth having on your radar – trust me.

And since you’re already checking out the L’Oreal Paris Revitalift range, you might want to add the L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Plumping Glass-Skin Aqua-Fluid SPF30 with Hyaluronic Acid and L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Replumping Water Cream with Hyaluronic Acid to your basket too…

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