COSRX Snail Mucin Essence: A Review
The COSRX Snail Mucin Essence has blown up as a must-have product over the past couple of months. It is an essence designed to be extremely hydrating and highly repairing. The main ingredient is… you guessed it, snail mucin.
Snail Mucin is simply the slimy excretion that comes from snails. It is a powerful antioxidant with highly hydrating and moisturising properties. Brands such as COSRX, that use this ingredient claim that no snails are harmed in the making of their products.
The snails are placed on a mesh net in a dark room and are left to roam freely on the mesh, and no external stress is applied. As the snails roam, the mucin they leave behind on the mesh falls into the bucket below, which is then collected and carefully treated to be used in the Advanced Snail Line of products.
I bought the COSRX Snail Mucin Essence with my own money in a bid to repair my skin barrier. Hydration is extremely important for me when it comes to repairing my skin’s moisture barrier. More so, it had pretty interesting claims and I was enticed.
Does it meet these claims? Yes, it does… It certainly deserves all the hype it gets!
DESCRIPTION
The product comes in an outer paper packaging which houses the main bottle. The product itself is inside a glass bottle, with a nice black pump to help dispense the product. It has a beautiful and minimalist packaging in my opinion. Also, it looks extremely good amongst other products in my skincare collection.
It comes in three different sizes- 20mL, 30mL and 100mL. The 100mL bottle is what I got and I’ve been using it for six months now. A little goes a long way with this product.
In addition, it does not contain any fragrance and it has a concise ingredients list. The texture of the product is slimy, and it is clear in colour.
INGREDIENTS
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Arginine, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol.
COSRX SNAIL MUCIN ESSENCE CLAIMS
This product claims to be hydrating while protecting the skin from moisture loss. In fact, your skin should be hydrated all day by using this essence. It is special because it can also help with skin texture and some people claim that it helps with hyperpigmentation. However, COSRX focuses their marketing on the ability of the product to revitalise, repair and hydrate the skin.
It also claims to work extremely well with other products and help to soothe damaged skin. This reason alone is why the product was enticing to me.
HOW TO USE THE COSRX SNAIL MUCIN ESSENCE
Essences follow after toners in a skincare routine. However, if a toner is not in your routine, you’re to use immediately after cleansing on damp skin. Apply a suitable amount to the face and gently pat into the skin to let the product absorb. After that, follow with serums, and continue with the rest of your routine.
The Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Essence can be used both morning and night.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
The COSRX Snail Mucin Essence was phenomenal for me. It is one of the best and affordable hydrating products you can find in the market. Not only does it last an incredibly long time, it is also extremely hydrating.
The first time I tried this product, my skin felt plump and extremely hydrated. It was not irritating. I definitely found the sliminess quite interesting but it grew on me super quickly. I always use it right after my Etude House Soon Jung Toner which is a really hydrating and lightweight toner. The two complimented each other well to give me a well hydrated skin.
The product glides over your skin and absorbs quickly. A little does go a long way especially if you’re applying on damp skin… which you should be.
This skincare product is one of the products that helped me heal my skin barrier. I trust this product in its claims to keep your skin nice and hydrated. It is essential that you follow up with a good moisturiser to lock all that hydration in.
One thing I noticed is that it slightly helped with my skin texture. It could be because it really plumped up my skin. I believe plump skin equates to less noticeable texture.
Texture of the COSRX Snail Mucin
Here are all the pros and cons that I experienced while using this product:
PROS
- Really hydrating and keeps my skin supple
- Lasts a really long time for the price
- It has incredible healing properties
- Layers well with other products in my routine
- Helps with skin texture
- It contains high amounts of with antioxidants
CONS
- You have to use with a toner (or on damp skin) to fully enjoy its benefits
- You may need to get used to the sliminess
WHERE TO PURCHASE
StyleKorean
Yesstyle
Cosrx
Amazon
CONCLUSION
To conclude, if you’re looking for a hydrating product, this is a product you should consider buying. It is worth the money and more. More so, this product is good if you want to keep your routine simple or you are trying to heal your skin. I assume it would be great if you have aggravated acne or use drying ingredients like adapalene in your routine.
It would also be great for winter when your skin might need that extra hydration.
RATING
I rate this a 5/5 stars because it was worth the purchase! It’s no wonder this product is a staple in so many people’s routines.