What the community says
Pros
- Barrier-repairing and hydrating — loved for speeding up skin recovery overnight
- Lightweight, gel-like texture that layers well under makeup
- Highly effective at plumping skin and smoothing out pores for a glowy finish
Cons
- Distinctly sticky/slimey texture can be off-putting and easy to overapply
- Notorious for causing breakouts and irritation, especially for sensitive or acne-prone skin
- Some report the hydration feels superficial and skin dries out quickly afterwards
Product details
Key Ingredients
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Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
26.4k pts · 1,129 comments
“AM: water or gentle cleanser, TO GA toner or a redness toner, TO HA, TO copper peptides, snail mucin moisturizer, ole henrisken vit c eye cream, any moisturizer.”
“The addition of tret really took my complexion to the next level!”
“It makes me glow like nothing else.”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
11.9k pts · 239 comments
“Apply Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
“Love those snails 🐌! Sometimes I wonder if my snail essence is really worth it, then I run out and My skin is so much more dry”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
10.2k pts · 344 comments
“PM: —CosRx Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
“—CosRx Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
“A friend turned me on to Korean skincare about 6 months ago so this has been my routine since then:”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
5.7k pts · 182 comments
“Is that snail mucin dripping from the corners of your mouth? I hear it's really good for saggy skin.”
“Love that you’re so dedicated to the snail musin. Unfortunately topicals can’t really affect the overall structure of your face, so I’d suggest making peace with them.”
“You don't eat the serums.”
“Is that snail mucin dripping from the corners of your mouth? I hear it's really good for saggy skin.”
“Love that you’re so dedicated to the snail musin.”
“topicals can’t really affect the overall structure of your face”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
5.7k pts · 242 comments
“[AM] Wash my face with water, Round Lab Dokdo toner, CosRx snail mucin, Melano Vitamin C, Byoma hydrating serum, Purito Bamboo moisturizer, and Beauty of Joseon SPF.”
“[PM] Bioderma micellar water, Tatcha rice face wash, Naturie skin conditioner, CosRx snail mucin, Anua azelaic serum, Byoma hydrating serum, Aestura moisturizer, and Laneige sleeping mask (just for the winter)”
“I wondered if snail mucin was ok for a skin with acne and I was lucky to see this post. I tried some product with it ... and felt like I get tiny acne after it.”
“[AM] Wash my face with water, Round Lab Dokdo toner, CosRx snail mucin, Melano Vitamin C, Byoma hydrating serum, Purito Bamboo moisturizer, and Beauty of Joseon SPF.”
“[PM] Bioderma micellar water, Tatcha rice face wash, Naturie skin conditioner, CosRx snail mucin, Anua azelaic serum, Byoma hydrating serum, Aestura moisturizer, and Laneige sleeping mask (just for the winter)”
“I wondered if snail mucin was ok for a skin with acne and I was lucky to see this post.”