COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Summary
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence scores 80/100. The hero ingredient is 96% Snail Secretion Filtrate — a clinically-studied source of glycoproteins, glycolic acid, peptides, hyaluronic acid, copper peptides, and zinc that supports barrier repair, post-acne healing, and hydration. The carrier is exceptionally short for an essence: betaine, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, allantoin, and pH adjusters. No fragrance, no essential oils, no parabens, no alcohol. Two minor cautions: sodium polyacrylate (a synthetic polymer used as a thickener) and phenoxyethanol preservative. K-beauty cult product with strong dermatology backing; very well tolerated by sensitive skin including post-procedure.
At a glance
Key ingredients 12
Snail Secretion Filtrate (96%)Very Good
The active hero ingredient. A complex of glycoproteins, glycosaminoglycans, glycolic acid, copper peptides, zinc, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid harvested ethically (snails are placed on mesh in a low-stress environment and the secretion is collected). Multiple peer-reviewed studies show it accelerates wound healing, improves post-acne marks, and supports barrier function.
See more about Snail Secretion Filtrate (96%) →BetaineGood
Sugar-beet-derived humectant; supports skin's osmotic balance and is well-tolerated by sensitive skin.
See more about Betaine →Butylene GlycolNeutral
Synthetic humectant and solvent. Milder than propylene glycol; rarely irritating.
See more about Butylene Glycol →Sodium HyaluronateGood
Lower-molecular-weight form of hyaluronic acid. Effective humectant that holds up to 1000x its weight in water.
See more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)Good
Converts to pantothenic acid in skin; humectant and supports barrier repair.
See more about Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) →AllantoinGood
Soothing, barrier-supportive skin-conditioner.
See more about Allantoin →Sodium Polyacrylate
Synthetic polymer thickener. Inert on skin but a microplastic-class polymer in the environment.
See more about Sodium Polyacrylate →CarbomerNeutral
Synthetic gel-forming polymer; inert.
See more about Carbomer →Sodium HydroxideNeutral
pH adjuster at trace levels.
See more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Synthetic preservative considered safer than parabens but can irritate sensitive skin at higher use levels. EU caps at 1%.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →EthylhexylglycerinBad
Synthetic preservative-booster — CIR-safe and well-tolerated, but a petroleum-derived synthetic that clean brands typically replace with food-grade/natural systems. Minor clean-beauty demerit.
See more about Ethylhexylglycerin →ArginineGood
Amino acid; pH balancer and skin-conditioning humectant.
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