PODL Rice PDRN 4X Watery Sun Serum 50mL

SPF50+ PA++++ in a serum-format sunscreen

Best for

People comparing a serum-format SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen for regular use

Format

Serum

Contents

1 pcs

KFDA claims

UV protection (KFDA) · Brightening (KFDA) · Anti-wrinkle (KFDA)

₩25,000

Retail price in Korea (KRW) at the time of listing. Actual prices may vary.

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What it is

A sunscreen that feels heavy can be hard to use consistently. PODL Rice PDRN 4X Watery Sun Serum is a 50mL SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen presented by the brand as a watery formula. Serum describes its format; sun protection remains its main role. The Korean disclosure lists UV protection, brightening and anti-wrinkle functional categories.

Keep ingredient amounts separate

The official declaration separately lists rice bran water at 49,000ppm and sodium DNA at 5ppm, alongside other rice-derived ingredients. A raw material purity claim is not the concentration of that ingredient throughout the finished product. Nor should 4X be read as four times the sun protection or a guaranteed fourfold skin change. UV filters, niacinamide and adenosine also appear in the formula. Individual ingredient names cannot predict pilling, eye comfort or tolerance for everyone.

Application matters as much as texture

The brand directs application at the final skincare step, spread gently across the face. Compare the finish with your regular moisturizer and foundation rather than judging the product in isolation. A formula that is easy to spread in the morning may behave differently when reapplied over makeup. That practical difference helps determine whether you can keep using it consistently.

Claims about UV technology or photostability do not establish that a single application protects all day. FDA guidance is to reapply at least every two hours, and more often with sweating or swimming. Follow the product pack and the conditions of your activity; this guide does not add an unverified water-resistance claim.

Compare the single unit

This entry covers one 50mL bottle at the official KRW 25,000 sale price checked on October 21, 2026. Gifts visible in the brand photograph are promotional and should not be assumed for every seller or order. Prices, stock and set contents may change. Texture descriptions are the brand's positioning, not observations from our own wear test. The ingredient list is an editorial INCI rendering of the Korean disclosure; check your local pack.

Official product page · FDA sunscreen guidance

What works

Clearly identified 50mL size and SPF50+ PA++++ marking.
The official disclosure separates rice-derived materials from sodium DNA.

What to watch

Reapplication is still necessary.
Pilling and comfort depend on your routine and skin.

Skip it if

A listed ingredient has caused a reaction, or the application area is wounded or reacting.

Key ingredients

NiacinamideEWG 1
A form of vitamin B3 that acts on the step where melanin transfers into skin cells, which is the basis for its use in tone-evening products. Research also covers barrier lipid production and oil control, giving it unusually broad application. In Korea it is a listed brightening functional ingredient, commonly at 2 to 5 percent.
AdenosineEWG 1
A nucleoside involved in cellular energy metabolism, approved in Korea as a listed anti-wrinkle functional ingredient. The regulated level is 0.04 percent, and that figure often appears directly on packaging. Because it is well tolerated it is routinely combined with other anti-ageing actives.
PanthenolEWG 1
A precursor to vitamin B5 that converts to pantothenic acid once absorbed. It works in two directions at once, holding water and helping settle the skin barrier, which is why it appears in both calming skincare and hair care. Its low irritation profile makes it a regular in sensitive-skin formulas.

Description

A 50mL SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen. Compare the application format, ingredient declaration and how easily it fits reapplication into your day.

How to use and where it fits

1
Use at the final skincare step.
2
Spread evenly over the face without leaving missed areas.
3
When outdoors, reapply at least every two hours and more often as needed after sweating, swimming or rubbing, following the pack.

Questions people ask

Is this a moisturizer serum?

It is a sunscreen marked SPF50+ PA++++. Serum describes the format.

Does 4X mean four times the protection?

This guide makes no such interpretation. Use the SPF/PA marking and directions.

How much sodium DNA is listed?

The checked official disclosure lists 5ppm, separately from rice bran water.

Can I skip reapplication?

No. General FDA guidance is at least every two hours, more often when swimming or sweating.

Full Ingredients

Water, Dibutyl, Adipate, Oryza, Sativa, (Rice), Bran, (49,000 ppm), 2,3-Butanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisopropyl, Sebacate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl, Triazone, , Caprylyl, Methicone, Drometrizole, Trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene, Dicamphor, Sulfonic, Acid, Diethylamino, Hydroxybenzoyl, Hexyl, Benzoate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene, Glycol, Hydrogenated, Castor, Oil/Sebacic, Copolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol, Methoxyphenyl, Triazine, Polyglyceryl-3, Methylglucose, Distearate, Polyisobutene, Polycyclopentadiene, Microcrystalline, Cellulose, Sphingomonas, Ferment, Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium, Stearoyl, Glutamate, Butylene, Gum, , Glyceryl, Stearate, Citrate, Xanthan, Phytate, (10,000 ppb), DNA(5 ppm), , , Ethenyl, t-Butylbenzoate, Soluble, Proteoglycan, Hydrolyzed, Rice, Protein, (300 ppb), Amino, Acids, (200 ppb), , Maltodextrin, Vegetable…