Author: choi.kwang.ok

If you search for “Daiso VT PDRN,” you’ll quickly find there isn’t just one product. In Korean Daiso stores, VT sells two PDRN skincare lines side by side.

• The older Glow line (광채) has some of the most-reviewed skincare on Daiso Mall. Its toner alone has more than 15,000 reviews.
• The Tone On line (톤온) arrived in September 2026.

Everything costs ₩1,000–₩5,000, which is under $4.

We read about 50 Korean reviews for each of the eight products on Daiso Mall, Daiso’s official online store, as of October 9, 2026. Here’s how the products differ, and what buyers praised and complained about again and again. We didn’t test them ourselves, and nobody paid us.

Prices in USD use ₩1,338.5 = $1 (Oct 8, 2026).

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The two lines at a glance

Product	Line	Price	Rating · reviews	Moisturizing*
Glow Toner, 200 ml	Glow	₩5,000 (~$3.74)	4.8 · 15,489	64%
Glow Cream, 50 ml	Glow	₩5,000 (~$3.74)	4.8 · 6,052	68%
Glow Sun Essence, 50 ml	Glow	₩5,000 (~$3.74)	4.8 · 2,934	65%
Glow Sheet Mask, 1 sheet	Glow	₩1,000 (~$0.75)	4.9 · 8,798	73%
Tone On Jelly Essence, 50 ml	Tone On	₩5,000 (~$3.74)	4.8 · 338	63%
Tone On Capsule Gel Cream, 50 ml	Tone On	₩5,000 (~$3.74)	4.8 · 249	66%
Tone On Jelly Sheet Mask, 1 sheet	Tone On	₩1,000 (~$0.75)	4.9 · 218	69%
Tone On Gel Cleanser, 100 ml	Tone On	₩3,000 (~$2.24)	4.7 · 165	52%**

*Share of Daiso Mall reviewers who tagged the product “moisturizing.”
**For the cleanser, this is the “moist after washing” tag.

How reviewers tell the lines apart: the Glow line is about hydration and a dewy look. Tone On is the newer line, and reviewers describe it as making skin look clearer. Some use one sheet mask or the other depending on the day. We’re passing along how reviewers describe them, not making claims about results.

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The Glow line (광채)

Glow Toner (₩5,000, 200 ml)

Korean name to show staff: VT PDRN 광채 토너

This is the line’s star, with 15,489 reviews. 41% of reviewers who tagged their skin type said they have dry skin.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s watery but still hydrating, and not sticky.
• People pour it into a fine-mist spray bottle and use it as a face mist. Reviewers say the trick spread through Korean short videos.
• 200 ml for ₩5,000 is a lot of product for the money.

Common complaints

• The scent is fairly strong, and people either like it or don’t.
• It sells out often, both in stores and online.

Glow Cream (₩5,000, 50 ml)

Korean name: VT PDRN 광채 크림

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It feels light, like a gel moisturizer, and sinks in fast.
• It leaves a soft glow on the face.
• Good value for ₩5,000.

Common complaint: if you have dry skin, it may not be enough in winter. Even so, 68% of reviewers rated it “moisturizing,” the highest of the two lines’ creams.

Glow Sun Essence (₩5,000, 50 ml)

Korean name: VT PDRN 광채 선 에센스

This is the dewiest product in either line. Check the SPF rating on the box before you buy. We didn’t have it in our data.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It leaves a strong dewy glow.
• Makeup doesn’t pill on top of it.
• It spreads smoothly and doesn’t leave a white cast.

Common complaint: on oily skin it can look greasy. Reviewers say it suits drier seasons better than midsummer.

Glow Sheet Mask (₩1,000)

Korean name: VT PDRN 광채 시트 마스크

This mask had the highest “moisturizing” score of all eight products, at 73%.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• Skin still feels hydrated after you take it off.
• At ₩1,000, people use one a day.
• Lots of repeat buyers stock up on it.

Complaints: none repeated.

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The Tone On line (톤온) — new in September 2026

Tone On Jelly Essence (₩5,000, 50 ml)

Korean name: VT PDRN 톤온 젤리 에센스

What Korean shoppers often mention

• The jelly texture stays put on your face instead of running down.
• It feels moist but not sticky.
• Makeup goes on smoothly over it.

Complaints: none repeated. A couple of reviewers said it’s thinner than they expected.

Tone On Capsule Gel Cream (₩5,000, 50 ml)

Korean name: VT PDRN 톤온 캡슐 젤 크림

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s a light gel cream, not a heavy one.
• The capsules melt as soon as you rub them in.
• Makeup doesn’t pill on top of it.

Complaints: none repeated. Two reviewers felt it may not be enough for very dry skin in deep winter.

Tone On Jelly Sheet Mask (₩1,000)

Korean name: VT PDRN 톤온 젤리 시트 마스크

What Korean shoppers often mention

• The jelly sheet clings to your face, so the essence doesn’t drip.
• Skin stays moist for a long time afterward.

Complaints: none repeated. Several reviewers said they alternate between this and the Glow sheet mask.

Tone On Gel Cleanser (₩3,000, 100 ml)

Korean name: VT PDRN 톤온 젤 클렌저

This one got the most lukewarm reviews of the eight. On cleansing power, 38% of reviewers said “good” and 58% said “average.”

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s gentle enough for everyday use.
• 100 ml for ₩3,000 is cheap.

Common complaints

• As a gel, it doesn’t lather much.
• The tube opening is small, so it’s hard to squeeze out.

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What to buy

• If you only buy one thing: the Glow Toner. It has by far the most reviews and gives you a lot of product. It sells out, so grab it if you see it.
• For dry skin: the Glow Sheet Mask (73% “moisturizing”) plus the Glow Cream or the Tone On Capsule Gel Cream.
• Under makeup: the Tone On Jelly Essence or the Glow Sun Essence. Reviewers say neither pills.
• For oily skin, careful with: the Glow Sun Essence, because it can look greasy.
• You can skip: the Tone On Gel Cleanser, unless you want a very gentle wash.

Also at Daiso: VT’s Reedle Shot ampoules come in small vials at Daiso Korea. The Reedle Shot 100 is ₩3,000 for six 2 ml vials, with 4.9/5 from about 17,000 reviews on Daiso Mall. We’ll cover it separately.

See the rest of this month’s new Daiso beauty items in our October 2026 Daiso new arrivals guide.

Ratings, review counts and reviewer tags are from Daiso Mall product pages, checked October 9, 2026. Product images: Daiso Mall.

Daiso Korea sells at least six kinds of pimple patches for ₩1,000–₩3,000 (about $0.75–$2.24). That’s a fraction of what similar patches cost back home.
The packs look alike on the shelf, but they aren’t made for the same thing.

We read about 50 reviews for each patch on Daiso Mall, Daiso’s official online store, as of October 9, 2026. Below is what Korean buyers repeatedly said about how thin each patch is, how much it shows, how well it stays on, and how many you get.

What we don’t cover: whether a patch “heals” a breakout. Many reviewers talk about that, but it’s a medical question and results vary, so we left those comments out. We didn’t test the patches ourselves.

Prices in USD use ₩1,338.5 = $1 (Oct 8, 2026), rounded.

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The quick version

Patch	Price	Patches	Rating · reviews	Best for
OOTD Lab Star Spot Patch	₩2,000 (~$1.49)	24	4.8 · 236	Wearing as a cute accent
OOTD Lab Heart Spot Patch	₩2,000 (~$1.49)	24	4.7 · 122	Same, in hearts
Madeca 21 Relief Spot Care Patch	₩2,000 (~$1.49)	68	4.8 · 5,852	Barely-there wear, best count
Madeca 21 Clear Spot Cure Patch	₩2,000 (~$1.49)	24	4.8 · 4,469	After you’ve popped a spot
Madeca Medi Patch Spot	₩3,000 (~$2.24)	33	4.9 · 3,805	Long wear, small cuts too
Haeserin Spot Care Patch (yellow)	₩1,000 (~$0.75)	not stated	4.8 · 3,162	Cheapest, after popping

“Before” vs “after” patches. Korean spot patches are often sold for two stages. Thin, clear ones go on a spot you haven’t touched. Thicker ones go on a spot after you’ve popped it. The two Madeca 21 patches are a pair like this, and reviewers use them that way.

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OOTD Lab Star Spot Patch (₩2,000 for 24)

Korean name to show staff: 오오티디 랩 스타 스팟패치

These are colored stars in mint and lilac, and the package says they’re hydrocolloid patches. They’re the “cute” option. You wear them where people can see them.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• The star shape is cute, so people don’t mind showing them.
• They stay on through face-washing and long days.
• They’re cheaper than similar star patches sold elsewhere.

Complaints: none repeated. One reviewer wished for more than one size.

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OOTD Lab Heart Spot Patch (₩2,000 for 24)

Korean name: 오오티디 랩 하트 스팟패치

This is the heart-shaped sister of the star patch. Reviewers wear it as a decoration more than to hide anything.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• The hearts are cute.
• It’s cheaper than similar patches elsewhere.
• People put it on as an accent, not to cover a spot.

Complaints: none repeated. Two reviewers found the colors very noticeable. One said the edges lift when you sweat.

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Madeca 21 Relief Spot Care Patch (₩2,000 for 68)

Korean name: 마데카21 릴리프 스팟 케어 패치

This is the most-reviewed patch here, with almost 5,900 reviews. Madeca 21 is a skincare line from Korean drugmaker Dongkook Pharmaceutical. This one is the “before” patch.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s thin and clear, so you can barely tell it’s there.
• It’s hard to spot even over makeup.
• 68 patches for ₩2,000 is a lot for the price.

Complaints: none repeated. One reviewer said it’s so thin it folds when you peel it off. The pack has two sizes, with more small ones than large.

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Madeca 21 Clear Spot Cure Patch (₩2,000 for 24)

Korean name: 마데카21 클리어 스팟큐어패치

This is the “after” partner to the Relief patch. It’s thicker and holds its shape, and reviewers mostly use it after popping a spot.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• They use it after popping a spot.
• Several call it good value.

Common complaint: you only get 24 for the same ₩2,000 that buys 68 Relief patches. Some reviewers think it’s pricey for the count, while others still call it good value.

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Madeca Medi Patch Spot (₩3,000 for 33)

Korean name: 마데카 메디패치 스팟

This is the priciest pack here, but reviewers say it lasts. It’s semi-transparent and comes in two sizes, including a tiny one about the size of a pinky nail.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• They stock up because it’s cheap for the number you get.
• It sticks well and stays on for a long time.
• Many also use it on small cuts and scrapes.

Complaints: none repeated. One reviewer said it came off in the shower.

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Haeserin Spot Care Patch, yellow (₩1,000)

Korean name: 해서린 스팟 케어패치 노란 스팟

This is the cheapest patch here. The yellow pack is Haeserin’s “after popping” type. The listing doesn’t state how many patches are inside. One reviewer said theirs had half large and half medium patches.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s so cheap that people buy several packs at once.
• It sticks well.
• It’s easy to put on after popping a spot.

Complaints: none repeated. One reviewer said it gets slippery after a long time in warm water.

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Which one should you grab?

• To wear under makeup or out in public without anyone noticing: Madeca 21 Relief. It’s thin, clear and cheap per patch.
• After you’ve popped a spot: Madeca 21 Clear or Haeserin yellow. Haeserin is half the price.
• For long wear, and small cuts on a trip: Madeca Medi Patch Spot.
• For fun, or as a gift for teens: OOTD Lab Star or Heart. Several Korean reviewers are parents buying them for their kids.

Shopping tip: Show staff the Korean name if you can’t find them. Prices are the same at every Daiso in Korea.

See the other new Daiso beauty items this month in our October 2026 Daiso new arrivals guide.

Ratings, review counts and reviewer tags are from Daiso Mall product pages, checked October 9, 2026. Product images: Daiso Mall. We weren’t paid or sent products.

Korean reviewers know Arocell for hydrogel masks sold in bulk boxes on home-shopping TV. Since late August 2026, Daiso Korea has been selling Arocell masks one at a time. There are four of them:

• two ampoule gel masks at ₩2,000 (about $1.49)
• two essence sheet masks at ₩1,000 (about $0.75)

We read about 45–50 Korean reviews for each one on Daiso Mall, Daiso’s official online store, as of October 9, 2026.

The surprise: the cheaper sheet masks got better moisture ratings from reviewers than the gel masks did. Details are below. We didn’t test these ourselves, and nobody paid us.

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At a glance

Mask	Type	Price	Rating · reviews	“Moisturizing”*
Pepta-Collagen Ampoule Gel Mask	Gel	₩2,000	4.7 · 358	46%
Mela-Collagen Ampoule Gel Mask	Gel	₩2,000	4.7 · 376	44%
Hyal-Collagen Essence Mask	Sheet	₩1,000	4.9 · 140	63%
Pepta-Collagen Essence Mask	Sheet	₩1,000	4.8 · 121	57%

*Share of Daiso Mall reviewers who tagged the mask “moisturizing.”

Gel vs sheet, as reviewers describe it

• The gel masks are thick hydrogel. They take a while to soak in and turn clear, and some reviewers say to lie down so they don’t slide off. Some people wear them overnight. One reviewer who said they’d tried all of Daiso’s gel masks found about 40 minutes was enough.
• The sheet masks are thin and easy to put on, and they cling well. People use them as a quick daily mask, before makeup, or after the sauna or swimming. No one in the reviews we read mentioned wearing them overnight.

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Pepta-Collagen Ampoule Gel Mask (₩2,000)

Korean name to show staff: 아로셀 펩타콜라겐 앰플 겔 마스크

What Korean shoppers often mention

• They wear it overnight and wake up to skin that feels bouncy.
• You get the well-known Arocell gel mask as a single, cheap sheet.

Common complaint: it takes a long time to turn clear and soak in.

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Mela-Collagen Ampoule Gel Mask (₩2,000)

Korean name: 아로셀 멜라콜라겐 앰플 겔 마스크

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s the famous Arocell gel mask, sold as one cheap sheet.
• Skin feels moist after you use it.

Common complaints

• The gel tears easily, so a few reviewers felt it was luck whether the sheet came out of the pack in one piece.
• Several reviewers found it “fine” but less impressive than they expected.

It had the most “don’t like the scent” tags of the four (4%). One reviewer described the scent as strongly citrusy.

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Hyal-Collagen Essence Mask (₩1,000)

Korean name: 아로셀 히알콜라겐 에센스 마스크

This one had the best moisture score of the four (63% “moisturizing”). No reviewers tagged it as drying or inconvenient.

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s surprisingly moisturizing for the price.
• The thin sheet sticks to your face well.
• At ₩1,000 it works as a one-a-day mask.

Complaints: none repeated. One reviewer found the sheet thinner than they expected.

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Pepta-Collagen Essence Mask (₩1,000)

Korean name: 아로셀 펩타콜라겐 에센스 마스크

What Korean shoppers often mention

• It’s moisturizing for the price.
• As a sheet mask, it’s easy to put on.
• At ₩1,000 you don’t think twice about using one daily.

Complaints: none repeated. One reviewer who usually prefers gel masks said this sheet hits a good middle ground between thin and thick masks.

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Which one should you buy?

• For the most hydration for the money: the Hyal-Collagen Essence Mask (₩1,000).
• For a slow, overnight mask: the Pepta-Collagen Gel. Of the two gels, it had fewer complaints than the Mela-Collagen.
• As a gift: the gel masks look more special, and the Arocell name is well known in Korea. Buy a few spares, since reviewers say the Mela-Collagen gel can tear.
• For a daily mask on a trip: either sheet mask. They’re thin and light to pack.

Selling out: several reviewers said the gel masks were out of stock in their local stores, and some ended up ordering online. If you see them, grab them.

More new Daiso beauty items: our October 2026 Daiso new arrivals guide.

Ratings, review counts and reviewer tags are from Daiso Mall product pages, checked October 9, 2026. Product images: Daiso Mall.