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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
An essence built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount to the entire face. Gently pat with fingertips to aid absorption. Follow with a moisturizer. Continue with your makeup routine during the day or follow with a mask at night.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ingredients Explained
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Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate is animal-derived.
Learn more about Snail Secretion Filtrate →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent
2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
Learn more about Ethyl Hexanediol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →
Dupes
- K-Secret SEOUL 1988 Essence : Snail Mucin 97% + Rice91% match
- VT Cosmetics Glucamune essence75% match
- COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence75% match
- COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence66% match
- COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence64% match