COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream vs Plum 3% Vitamin C

COSRX

Plum

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

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

Eye cream

28 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 E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

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

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cetearyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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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Skin Conditioning
- Animal-derived
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Water
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Arginine
Skin Conditioning
0 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0

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 (in both products)
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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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 isn't fungal acne safe.
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