If you've seen a tiny gold-capped bottle doing the rounds on TikTok with people wincing slightly as they pat it into their skin, you've already met VT Cosmetics' Reedle Shot. It's one of the most talked-about Korean skincare launches of the last couple of years, and the full range. plus VT's PDRN line, lip plumpers and body extras: is now live at PURESEOUL.

The name is a mash-up of "needle" and the brand's signature complex, Cica Reedle™ fine, needle-shaped silica particles suspended in a centella (cica) extract base. When you press it into cleansed, dry skin, those particles create a genuine prickling sensation. That's a mechanical effect, not an injection or literal microneedling, but it's designed to do two things: refine the feel of rough texture and congested pores, and help whatever you apply afterwards absorb more effectively.

The numbers in the name (50, 100, 300, 700) refer to particle density and intended frequency, not ingredient strength:

• 50 the mildest, a good starting point if you're sensitive or new to the sensation.

• 100 VT's "Zero Step" bestseller, designed for daily use after cleansing.

• 300 a stronger tingle, for every 2–3 evenings once your skin has adjusted to the 100.

• 700 the most intense tier, used weekly or as a targeted spot treatment by more experienced users.

A few ground rules apply across the whole Reedle Shot family: patch test before your first use, don't combine two different number tiers in the same routine, avoid it on broken or freshly-treated skin (no at-home devices or straight after clinic procedures), and keep your SPF up daily since freshly exfoliated texture is more sun-sensitive.

Reedle Shot isn't just one seruml, Cica Reedle™ technology runs through several different formulas, each built around a different finishing ingredient:

If you want to try the Cica Reedle™ sensation without committing to a full bottle, VT's 2-step masks are a neat way in. Both styles follow the same two-part logic:

1. Step 1 a Reedle Shot-style serum sachet, pressed into cleansed skin in the evening and left to absorb.

1. Step 2 a sheet or hydrogel mask placed over the top once Step 1 has sunk in, left on for 20–40 minutes.

At PURESEOUL you'll find this as 2-Step Masks in the original Reedle Shot 100 and 300, Collagen Reedle Shot 100 and 300, and Hydrop Reedle Shot 100hL and 300hL, plus 2-Step Hydrogel Masks in Pro Cica, Collagen, Vita-Light, Reti-A and Hydrop, each pairing the matching serum step with a hydrogel mask for a more cooling, intensive feel.

VT also has a standalone PDRN line that doesn't use the spicule technology at all  just PDRN itself, in its vegan, ginseng-derived PHYTO PDRN Panax form, across a full routine:

• PDRN Essence  a fast-absorbing, fragrance-free essence as the first hydrating step.

• PDRN Cream  a lightweight moisturiser with blue azulene capsules, a five-ceramide complex and panthenol.

• PDRN Capsule Cream  a richer capsule-textured cream for extra lock-in.

• PDRN Toner  a hydrating toner aimed at evening out tone.

• PDRN Glow Ampoule  a fine, mist-like ampoule for elasticity and radiance, easy to layer under moisturiser.

• PDRN Essence Stick Balm  a portable stick for dry patches and on-the-go touch-ups, even over makeup.

• PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm  a cleansing balm with a gentle physical texture for makeup and SPF removal.

• PDRN Reedle Shot Hair Ampoule (100dL / 300dL)  brings the spicule technology to the scalp, for scalp care and fuller-feeling hair.

• Reedle S Lip Plumper (Beginner / Expert)  a warming, tingling lip plumper built around Cica Reedle™ and anemarrhena root extract. Be honest with yourself about which one to start with: Beginner already delivers a noticeable tingle and flush, and Expert is a significant step up in intensity, so it's worth trying Beginner first if you're new to warming lip products.

• Reedle Shot Foot Peeling Mask  a sock-style mask using an AHA complex (glycolic and lactic acid) plus centella and hyaluronic acid to gently dissolve calluses over about 4–7 days.

• Reedle Shot Nourishing Hand Mask  a quick glove-style treatment for dry, overworked hands.

If you're new to the line, here's a sensible way in:

1. Patch test your chosen formula first.
2. Start with the 50 or 100 tier, applied to cleansed, dry skin, 2–3 evenings a week.
3. Once your skin is used to the sensation, move up to 300 if you want a stronger effect, or stay at 100 for daily use.
4. Follow with your normal toner, moisturiser and any treatment steps once the Reedle Shot has absorbed.
5. Reach for a 2-step mask instead of the full serum on nights you want a lighter, single-use version.
6. Keep SPF non-negotiable the next morning.

VT Cosmetics has built something genuinely distinctive in Reedle Shot, a physical, feel-it-working texture step that sits underneath whatever treatment focus you need, from calming and hydration to brightening and firmness. Pair it with the PDRN range for a fuller routine, or start small with a 2-step mask to see what the fuss is about.

Shop the full range in the VT collection at PURESEOUL.