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Could snail slime be the solution to your skincare woes? Thousands of beauty-obsessed Amazon shoppers seem to think so.
Boasting nearly 73,000 five-star reviews and with over 20,000 sold in the past month alone, you could say the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is one of the top skincare buys of the year – and you can snap it up for 57% less this Cyber Monday.
Described as giving ‘immediate’ effects, this snail essence-powered solution has been designed to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin, reducing dullness and leaving a gorgeous, healthy glow.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, 100ml
Described as giving ‘immediate’ effects, this snail essence-powered solution has been designed to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin, reducing dullness and leaving a gorgeous, healthy glow.
Shop £10.40 (was £23.99) – save 57%And yes, you heard that correctly, this essence has been made with 96.3% Snail Secretion Filtrate. And while that is indeed the external bodily mucus produced by snails, it’s also a highly sought-after skincare ingredient, and a beneficial one at that.
One of the more surprising Korean-born skincare ingredients, snail mucin, alongside hyaluronic acid, betaine and allantoin, come together in this COSRX serum to rejuvenate and soothe irritated skin while deeply hydrating and reducing the appearance of dark spots.
The result is quenched, dewy and youthful skin that feels healthy and hydrated. Who knew?
Yep, this is one of those miracle ingredients, and users can’t quite believe how good it works.
‘This snail mucin is absolutely amazing and has my skin looking so flawless!’ Raved one five-star reviewer. ‘I even got told that I look like I’ve gotten Botox since starting to use it! The value is insanely good since a little goes a long way!’
The brand recommends applying the essence in the morning or evening after cleansing to damp skin and patting into the skin until it’s absorbed. Don’t be afraid by its slimy texture – it’s part snail slime after all.
And the best part? The mucin collection process is snail-friendly, being obtained in a safe and friendly environment that treats the snails as well as they treat your skin.
In fact, all COSRX products are formulated with skin-loving, hypoallergenic ingredients, as well as being animal testing, paraben, sulphate and phthalate free.
There’s no shock then that the lightweight essence has amassed so many rave reviews, boasting over 69,000 five-star reviews from users who describe it as a ‘wonder serum’, saying it gave them a ‘huge improvement in the quality of my skin’.
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‘I’ve been using this for 3-4 years now and whenever I stop because I’ve run out I can tell on the way my skin looks after 2 weeks.’ Wrote one five-star reviewer. ‘It’s honestly so good and moisturising.’
Another added: ‘My sensitive skin has found the right product. It keeps the skin smooth and tight.. this is my regular purchase and is the part of my daily routine to keep my skin young.’
‘I thought it’s one of the overrated products from Tiktok but it’s amazing.’ Raved a third. ‘After 2 weeks of using it, my skin got softer, brighter and plump. It doesn’t break me out although my skin is very sensitive and acne prone.’
Thanks, snails.
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