Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is one of K-Beauty's most iconic and best-selling products — a lightweight essence containing 96% Snail Secretion Filtrate (snail mucin) that has won millions of fans worldwide. Awarded the New York Post Most Wanted 2024 Award, it is the definition of a "multivitamin for the skin": it nourishes, repairs, and infuses with moisture, imparting a natural glow from within.
Its formula is intentionally minimal — just 12 ingredients — focusing on pure, filtered snail mucin at a 96.3% concentration, which has been clinically verified by the Dermacosmetic Skin Science Laboratory in Korea for enhancing radiance, reducing redness, and deep hydration. The result: "glass skin" — dewy, smooth, vibrant.
Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free and silicone-free, with a lightweight, gel-like texture that absorbs instantly without heaviness or stickiness. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive, dehydrated, and acne-prone or irritated skin. Clinically tested.
SUITABLE FOR
• Dry & dehydrated skin (ideal — intensive hydration & repair)
• Sensitive & reactive skin (fragrance-free, minimal formula, clinically tested)
• Acne-prone skin & post-acne marks (Allantoin + Snail Mucin soothe & repair)
• Oily & combination skin (light gel texture, non-comedogenic, regulates sebum production)
• Mature skin seeking an anti-aging & lifting effect
• Beginners in K-Beauty skincare (simple, safe formula for introducing snail mucin)
• Post-procedure (after laser, peeling, dermapen) — soothing & accelerating healing
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: the formula does not contain retinoids, BHA or suspicious actives — generally considered safe, but consult your doctor
BENEFITS
• Intense hydration: 96.3% Snail Mucin + Sodium Hyaluronate + Betaine flood the skin with moisture — dewy, plump result that lasts all day
• Repair & regeneration: snail mucin activates natural regeneration — reduces imperfections, smoothes acne scars, restores damaged barrier
• Glass skin effect: improves texture, tightens pores, balances tone — visible radiance and clarity from the first use
• Anti-aging action: Copper Peptides, Vitamin A & Vitamin E in the mucin enhance elasticity, reduce fine wrinkles and prevent photoaging
• Soothing & redness reduction: Allantoin + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice) calm inflamed, irritated skin — ideal post-acne & post-procedure
• Skin barrier enhancement: Panthenol + Snail Mucin seal the barrier, prevent moisture loss (TEWL) and protect against external factors
• Brightening & tone uniformity: reduces dullness, hyperpigmentation and unevenness — radiant, healthy skin tone
• Light, non-greasy texture: absorbs in seconds — weightless, non-sticky feel, ideal as a base under serum, cream & SPF
• Fragrance-free | Alcohol-free | Paraben-free | Silicone-free: clean formula suitable even for the most sensitive skin
WHAT IS SNAIL MUCIN — The Hero Ingredient
Snail Secretion Filtrate (snail mucin) is the most iconic ingredient of K-Beauty — a complex natural substance produced by the snail Cornu Aspersum (common garden snail) as a reparative defense mechanism. In cosmetics, it is used in a filtered, sterilized form — the result is one of the most multifunctional skincare ingredients available:
• Hyaluronic Acid (natural): deep hydration & plumping
• Glycoproteins: retain moisture & accelerate cell regeneration
• Copper Peptides: boost collagen & elastin production — anti-aging powerhouse
• Vitamins A & E: antioxidant protection & cell renewal
• Allantoin (natural): soothing, healing & texture normalization
• Superoxide Dismutase & Glutathione S-Transferase: powerful antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
A clinical study by Spanish radio-oncologist Rafael Abad Iglesias MD (100 patients) showed statistically significant improvement in redness, itching, and burning sensation in skin subjected to radiotherapy. COSRX uses an ethical collection method without straining or harming snails.
TARGETS
• Dehydration, dryness & moisture loss (TEWL)
• Damaged or weakened skin barrier
• Acne scars, marks, imperfections & hyperpigmentation
• Redness, irritation & inflammation
• Dullness, uneven tone & lack of radiance
• Fine dehydration lines & lack of elasticity
• Need for daily repair & aging prevention
KEY INGREDIENTS
• Snail Secretion Filtrate – 96.3% (Snail Mucin): hero ingredient — a natural "serum" rich in HA, glycoproteins, copper peptides, vitamins A & E and antioxidant enzymes. Hydrates, repairs, enhances elasticity, brightens and soothes — multitasking ingredient with clinically proven efficacy
• Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): low molecular weight HA that penetrates deeper layers — intensive hydration, plumping & anti-wrinkle effect
• Betaine (Beetroot): osmolyte that regulates the water balance of cells — hydrates, protects proteins from thermal damage and gives a smooth feel to the formula
• Allantoin: soothing & keratolytic — accelerates healing, normalizes texture, reduces irritation. Enhances the repairing action of mucin
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): hydration & barrier enhancement — quickly absorbed, prevents TEWL, accelerates skin renewal
• Arginine (Amino Acid): antioxidant & moisturizing properties — enhances elasticity, contributes to collagen synthesis and energizes cells
• Butylene Glycol: humectant & texture enhancer — moisturizes, improves active ingredient penetration and gives a gel-like feel
• 1,2-Hexanediol: natural preservative & moisturizer — enhances formula stability without parabens
How to Use
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