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Skin Boosters Explained: Rejuran, NCTF, Juvelook, and More

By Dr. Leonardo S. Abogado, MD, FICS, DPBCS6 min read
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"Doc, ang dami palang klase ng Rejuran?"

Yes, totoo yun, and I do not blame you for being confused. When patients start researching skin boosters online, they run into a wall of names that all sound similar and all promise the same thing: glowing, healthy, youthful skin. Rejuran Healer. Rejuran HB. Rejuran I. NCTF. Juvelook. Ensor Cell. Lavuel. It is a lot.

So let me walk you through it, honestly and simply, the same way I would if you were sitting across from me in the clinic.

What is a skin booster, really?

Before the specific names, let's start with the basic idea. A skin booster is an injectable treatment that works from within the skin, not just on the surface, to improve hydration, texture, and overall skin quality. Ibang usapan ito sa mga fillers na nagbibigay ng volume o shape. Ang layunin dito, mas maganda at mas malusog na balat mula sa loob.

Most of these are given as a course of sessions, not a single visit, because real skin repair takes time. Anyone who promises an instant, permanent transformation in one sitting is not being honest with you.

A close-up of a dropper and a serum bottle, representing skin booster treatments

The options, one by one

Rejuran Healer

the original, still a solid choice

This is the classic polynucleotide skin booster, designed to trigger your skin's own repair process. It is especially good for thin or fragile skin, fine crepey lines (kabilang na ang paligid ng mata), dullness, and skin recovering from acne or laser treatment. Pricing for this one is confirmed during your consultation, since the right plan depends on your specific skin.

Rejuran HB

From ₱20,000, or ₱45,000 for 3 sessions

a stronger hydration boost

This variant combines the same regenerative polynucleotides with a more intense hyaluronic acid component. If your main concern is deep hydration on top of skin repair, this is often the better fit.

Rejuran I

From ₱15,000

made specifically for the eye area

The skin around your eyes is different from the rest of your face, thinner, more delicate, quicker to show tiredness. Rejuran I is formulated specifically for that area, addressing dark circles and fine lines with a gentler approach suited to that delicate skin.

NCTF 135 HA

From ₱20,000, or ₱45,000 for 3 sessions

the vitamin-rich hydration cocktail

Think of this as a sophisticated blend of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and antioxidants, aimed squarely at dehydrated, dull skin and early fine lines. If your main complaint is that your skin looks tired and thirsty rather than aged, this is worth discussing.

Juvelook + HA

From ₱20,000, or ₱45,000 for 3 sessions

for elasticity and firmness

This one leans more into collagen stimulation through PDLLA technology, combined with hyaluronic acid hydration. It is a good option if your primary concern is loss of elasticity or enlarged pores, not just dryness.

Ensor Cell

From ₱25,000, or ₱60,000 for 3 sessions

the premium, PDRN-based option

This is positioned as a premium booster built around PDRN and hyaluronic acid, aimed at overall skin revitalization and repair-focused concerns.

Lavuel

From ₱20,000, or ₱45,000 for 3 sessions

the dual-step collagen system

Lavuel uses a two-step PDLLA collagen complex specifically for restoring firmness and elasticity. If firmness, not hydration, is your main goal, this is worth asking about.

A minimal close-up of an amber glass bottle with a dropper

Exosome Therapy

the newest option, still evolving

This is a next-generation regenerative treatment, often used after microneedling or by injection, aimed at overall skin quality, redness, and supporting recovery after other procedures. Because this is a newer, more individualized treatment, we walk through realistic expectations during your consultation, along with pricing specific to your plan.

So how do you actually choose?

Here is the honest truth: there is no single "best" skin booster. Ang tanong hindi "alin ang pinaka-sikat" kundi "alin ang tama para sa balat mo, ngayon, sa kasalukuyang kalagayan nito." Someone with dehydrated, dull skin has a different need from someone with crepey undereye lines, and someone recovering from acne scarring has a different need still.

That is exactly the conversation we have during your consultation. I look at your actual skin, ask about your history and your goals, and recommend what genuinely fits, not what is most expensive or most talked about online.

A clean studio portrait of a woman with clear, healthy skin

Results and timelines vary by individual and by treatment course. What is described above reflects typical use cases, not guaranteed outcomes. Your specific recommendation will be confirmed during your consultation.

Ready to talk it through?

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