Skin Booster Tier List: Which One Is Best for My Skin?

There are so many types of skin boosters that many of you are probably confused about which one to choose.

Especially in winter, the skin easily becomes dry and sensitive, so if you receive a procedure that is not suitable for you Redness, irritation, nodules There are also cases where people regret it due to the same side effects.

 

This post covers various skin boosters (a total of 14 types from generations 1 to 5) Effectiveness, duration, pain, side effects, price This is a practical guide that summarizes and organizes the information by tier.

 

📌 Most Mentioned Skin Booster Tiers (Summary) S-tier : Rejuran A-tier : Exosomes / Juvelucin / Radiesse / Skin Botox / Rejuran HB B-tier : Chanel Injection / Ultracol / SkinVibe / Revive / Retigen C-tier : Water Glow Injection / PDRN Salmon Injection

 

What is a skin booster? Why should you be extra careful in winter?

Skin boosters are A procedure that improves the dermal environment by directly injecting nutrients into the skin. no see.
Many people seek treatments, especially during the winter, because the skin barrier tends to weaken easily.

 

However, you should not take it “lightly” for the following reasons.

• There are too many types, and the ingredients used in treatments keep increasing.

• Receiving a procedure unsuitable for your skin type can actually cause sensitivity, redness, and nodules.

• Even human-derived ingredients cannot be definitively considered 100% safe.

 

Making decisions based on others' recommendations carries a high risk of side effects..!

 

Skin Booster Tier List Criteria

• Effects (regeneration, moisturizing, elasticity, radiance, etc.)

• Maintenance period

• pain

• price range

• Characteristics of ingredients, treatment depth, and side effects

• Clinical experience based on direct procedure experience

 

Summary of S/A Tier Core Skin Boosters

🔶 S Tier — Rejuran : The quintessential skin booster

• ingredient: PN (Salmon DNA lineage)

• effect: Skin regeneration, delaying aging

• characteristic: The effects accumulate well with repeated treatments.

• pain: Very strong (high viscosity causes significant irritation upon injection)

• side effect: Ingredient allergies are very rare; however, redness and heat sensation may persist when injected into a shallow layer.

• Recommended Points: When you want fundamental skin regeneration

 

🔸 Tier A — Rejuran HB

• To reduce the pain of Rejuran Hyaluronic acid + anesthetic ingredient addition

• The PN content is half, but it may be a better fit depending on skin type.

• Dryness improvement effect strength

• immediate effect Frequent occurrence → High satisfaction after a single treatment

• Based on the original text: The practitioner also mentioned that they are receiving Rejuran HB.

 

🔸 A Tier — Exosomes

• Recommended for sensitive and problematic skin (Acne, flushing, dermatitis, etc.)

• non-medical device Cosmetic grade Injection procedures are illegal; only the “absorption method” is permitted.

• Significant variation in effectiveness depending on the treatment method

• It is beneficial to use it in conjunction with needle high-frequency treatment, but it increases costs.

• Based on clinical experience, satisfaction is generally high.

 

🔸 A Tier — Jubeluk (Jubeluk Skin)

• PDLLA-based collagen regeneration

• Improvement of pores, scars, and fine lines strength

• disadvantage: Nodule risk (In case of insufficient hydration or excessive injection in a specific area)

• It may take a long time to resolve.

 

🔸 A Tier — Radius

• Calcium-based collagen booster

• Improvement with a low risk of nodules and firming of the skin structure

• Depending on the degree of dilution Suitable for both skin boosting and volume enhancement

• Cannula use → Less downtime

 

🔸 A Tier — Skin Botox (Botox-based procedure, not a skin booster)

• Sebum reduction / Pore tightening / Fine line improvement

• Utilize double chin and neck

• Immediate effect, very high satisfaction

• Cons: Extreme pain, awkward facial expression when going deep

• Many procedures are performed ahead of important schedules.

 

Tier B (Support/Situational Use)

Chanel injection

• 50 types of complex ingredients

• Whitening, Radiance, and Moisture

• Strong immediate effect but short duration

• Useful when you have an important day ahead

Ultracol

• PLLA-based

• Used for natural wrinkle improvement

• Duration and effectiveness vary significantly from person to person.

SkinVibe / Revive

• Cross-linked hyaluronic acid based

• Longer duration compared to water-glow injections, improves hydration and radiance

• Difference in Embossing/Effect Depending on Treatment Depth

• Revive contains added glycerol

Retigen

• Direct injection of external collagen → Volume Immediate

• Potential for immune response, high price range

 

C Tier (currently not commonly used)

Water-glow injection

• The effectiveness varies depending on the hospital due to different ingredients.

• Instant hydration and radiance, short-lasting

• There are also cases of side effects.

PDRN Salmon Injection

• Smaller molecular weight than PN

• The procedure is rarely performed these days because it is painful and the effects do not last long.

• Recently, the cosmetics image is stronger.

 

5th Generation Skin Booster — Lituo

• Acellular allogeneic dermis-based (derived from cadaver skin tissue)

• A method of directly injecting ECM components such as collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

• Individual immune responses are possible due to the characteristics of human-derived tissues.

• Since it is early in the launch Long-term observation is necessary

 

Things to know before a skin booster treatment

• There are too many types A choice that suits my skin and purpose This is the most important

• Even if it is a human-derived ingredient Safety cannot be determined

• Nodules, redness, irritation, etc. Procedure depth, dilution, and skill Possible to occur depending on

• Please be sure to check the following during the consultation.

  • What kind of ingredients

  • How it is injected

  • How to respond to embossing/redness/nodules

  • Maintenance period and aftercare

 

Many people seek skin boosters for “radiance + regeneration + elasticity,” but

Choosing the right product for your skin type, budget, and purpose is the most important thing.

• Regeneration-centered → Rejuran / Rejuran HB

• Sensitive/Problematic Skin → Exosomes

• Pores · Scars · Elasticity → Jubeleuk / Radius

• Instant radiance → Chanel injection

• Oil · Pores → Skin Botox

• Maintain moisture and radiance → SkinVibe / Revive