COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch vs Plum 3% Vitamin C

COSRX

Plum

An eye cream built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

An eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for smoothing and barrier repair.

Eye cream

21 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 28.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 403.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Peptides1
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Sucrose
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sucrose
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide, Sucrose

No concerns found

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isoamyl Laurate, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Triolein
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
- Animal-derived
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Carrageenan
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Hydroxyacetophenone (in both products)
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Undecane
Emollient
Tridecane
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Smoothing
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →