Snail mucin

What it actually does

Snail secretion filtrate is a humectant complex — it holds water in the skin and is well tolerated by most people, which is why it sits at 90%+ in so many Korean essences. It is not an exfoliant and it will not fade scars; the “repair” claims outrun the evidence.

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COSRX

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

코스알엑스 스네일 96 뮤신 에센스

Key actives: Snail secretion filtrate 96% · 100ml

Why it’s here: The single most-searched K-beauty product in English; 96% one ingredient, no fragrance.

The downside: The texture is stringy, which puts some people off, and it hydrates rather than repairs.

₩16,000–₩24,000

Price checked 2026-08

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Also good for

🌿Sensitive & redness

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What the ingredients actually do

Heartleaf (Houttuynia) Centella (cica) Niacinamide Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Retinal