1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails
Anti-Aging
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
face essence
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
face essence
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
44%
Combination (dry)
44%
Balanced
74%
Combination (oily)
96%
Oily
96%
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12
Ingredients
4
Benefits
2
Actives
Discover the ultimate skin-transforming power with the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. Enriched with Snail Secretion Filtrate, this essence delivers intense hydration and nourishment to your skin. Combined with Betaine and Sodium Hyaluronate, it helps to plump and smooth the skin's texture, promoting a youthful and radiant complexion. Experience the remarkable benefits of this essence and embrace a revitalized and rejuvenated skin appearance.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing
Active Ingredients
2
Hyaluronic acid
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
Risks
1
Synthetic polymer
Full Ingredients
12 total
About Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Overview
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a watery-light essence from COSRX, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 12 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Betaine, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 5 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 3 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Oil Control 1 ingredient
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Hydration
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
Hydration
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Oil Control
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Soothing
Panthenol
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
Low
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (2)
- Sodium Hyaluronate · under 1%
- Panthenol · under 1%
Supporting ingredients (10)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Betaine
Butylene Glycol
1,2-hexanediol
Sodium Polyacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Allantoin
Ethyl Hexanediol
Carbomer
Arginine
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
Contains
-
Animal-derived ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Toning" step.
- Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Synthetic polymer
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.
4
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
3
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
2
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Preservative
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails
Anti-Aging
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
- Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
- The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
- Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
- Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Oil Control
Synthetic polymer
7 scientific references
- International Food Research Journal, February 2021, pages 44 - 55
- Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, March 2018, pages 1, 611-1, 614
- Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, November 2014, pages 18, 346-18, 351
- Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2001, pages 1, 515-1, 520
- United States Patent, April 2000, ePublication
- https://wwwsocochemcom/is-sodium-polyacrylate-safehtml
- https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/acryco092018TARpdf
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Preservative
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Active
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
5 scientific references
- Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
- DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Soothing
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Soothing
8 scientific references
- Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
- Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
- European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
- Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
- Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
- https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Synthetic polymer
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Active
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
7 scientific references
- The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
12
Arginine
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
- Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
- Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
- Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, BETAINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ALLANTOIN, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, CARBOMER, PANTHENOL, ARGININE.
What are the active ingredients in Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL.
How do I use Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount on your entire face. Gently pat using fingertips to aid absorption, and then go forth with your moisturizer.
What skin types is Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
How many ingredients does Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence have?
It lists 12 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
COSRX, a brand based in Korea.