I am back with a review of the CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, a popular Korean skincare product that features snail mucin as its main ingredient. According to the brand, this essence is designed to target dull, rough skin, dark spots, acne scars and damaged skin. However, it is recommended to do a patch test for those with sensitive skin as some individuals may be allergic to snail mucin.
SNAIL MUCIN BENEFITS
Snail mucin is known to have various benefits for the skin such as reducing fine lines and wrinkles, hydrating, soothing, promoting the production of elastin fibres and collagen, repairing the skin barrier, and promoting cell regeneration. This product contains 96.3% skin boosting ingredient snail secretion filtrate, which is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin, providing a natural glow and keeping skin moisturized throughout the day.
PRICE
- 100ml – 1450rs
- 30ml – 655rs
You can grab these on sale for 1012rs. Cosrx snail mucin is available on all online shopping websites including Amazon
WHAT DOES ADVANCED SNAIL 96 MUCIN DO?
Fades dark spots
Improves skin texture
Anti-aging
Intense hydration
IS COSRX SNAIL ESSENCE GOOD FOR ACNE?
Cosrx snail mucin is non comedogenic and has soothing and healing properties which helps calm redness, prevent new breakouts and also fade pigmentation, acne scarring, dark spots and marks. It does calm skin irritations and redness in 2-3 days. Consistent use of this essence gives your skin a smooth texture and even complexion.
KEY INGREDIENTS
1. 96.3% snail secretion filtrate which deliver rich nourishment through quick absorption.
2. 1,000 ppm sodium hyaluronate has a plumping and soothing effect.
DO I USE COSRX SNAIL MUCIN BEFORE OR AFTER MOISTURIZER?
Since this is an essence, you can use it after cleansing and toning your skin. Pat, pat, pat until its absorbed. Use 1-2 pumps depending on how your skin feels. Follow up with your serum and moisturiser to complete the skincare routine.
FRAGRANCE
CosRx snail mucin essence does not contain any artificial fragrance or essential oils so it does not have any scent.
TEXTURE & CONSISTENCY
The texture of the essence is well interesting, it is slimy with a gel like consistency.
MY EXPERIENCE
Skin Type – Normal Sensitive
Chemical exfoliators and retinol had left my skin looking flushed and in need of something extra. That’s when I came across the Cosrx snail mucin essence, a product that promised to do just that. I had heard so much about this essence in the online community and its ability to hydrate, smooth and repair the skin, that I decided to give it a try.
I was in need of a product that would calm the redness on my skin and improve its texture. And so, I found myself in possession of a small bottle of Cosrx snail mucin essence, filled with the promise of hydration and repair. I paired it with my Physiogel Calming Relief A.I. Lotion and crossed my fingers in hopes that it would be the solution I had been searching for.
To my delight, the essence did not contain any fragrance, essential oils, or alcohol, making it the perfect match for my sensitive skin. A little goes a long way with this product, a single pump is all I need for my entire face. Despite its slimy texture, the essence is very thin and absorbs quickly into my skin, leaving no sticky residue. However, if I don’t use a moisturizer after applying the essence, my skin starts to feel tight and dry within an hour.
Overall, I am impressed with the Cosrx snail mucin essence and its ability to soothe and repair my sensitive skin. It has become a staple in my skincare routine and I have no intention of giving it up anytime soon.
RESULTS
Everything seemed nice in the beginning, However, my journey with this product was not without its challenges. No matter how diligently I applied the essence to my skin, there seemed to be no change in my condition. I was tempted to abandon my quest and give up the bottle to the depths of my medicine cabinet.
As it turns out, the snail mucin essence is not a magic potion that will instantly transform your skin. And as the days passed, I began to notice a subtle transformation in my skin. The redness from retinol use that had once been a constant companion began to fade. The essence seemed to work its magic, promoting wound healing and repairing the barrier of my skin.
It’s important to note that if you already have a good skin barrier, the effects of the essence may not be as pronounced as it primarily increases hydration levels. But for me and those with a compromised skin barrier, this product is something that works as promised in healing the skin. Nothing less, Nothing more.
PROS
Light weight gel
Fragrance free
Gets absorbed easily
Gentle on my skin
No breakouts or skin irritations
Non sticky
Soothes redness and irritated skin (not instantly but in 2-3 days)
Promotes wound healing
Repairs the skin barrier
Hydrates the skin
CONS
Expensive when not on sale.
RATING – 4.5/5
You have reached the end of my Cosrx snail mucin review. Thanks for reading. I’d appreciate it if you let me know how you feel about this product below.
Why has it got the lowest ppm of a 1000 while the recommendation is between 2000 -10000
Generally, a concentration of 0.1% to 2% sodium hyaluronate is commonly used in skincare products. However, the optimal percentage may depend on factors such as the product’s formulation, the skin type, and the intended use.
What it indicates if producet smells very badly and non transparent
Hello, If a skin product smells bad and becomes non-transparent, it usually means that it has expired or been contaminated, and using such products can potentially cause skin irritation, thus it is recommended to stop using them.