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
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Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion
face emulsion
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face emulsion
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Take the skin testThe Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion is an anti-ageing, deeply moisturising formula that promotes skin’s elasticity, stimulates renewal of cells and delivers an intensely hydrating effect for a radiant, fresh complexion.
Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion is a lightweight emulsion from Holika Holika. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 50 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Beta-glucan, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Beta-glucan and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Beta-glucan, Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide and Portulaca Oleracea Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(octadecyloxy)-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Beeswax
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 50 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl didecanoate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-20 alcohols with glucose
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycosyl Trehalose is the product obtained by the reaction forming a-1,1-glucosidic linkage with glucosyltransferase in reducing end side of hydrolysed starch
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(octadecyloxy)-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with plant sterols, isooctadecanol, hexadecanol, octadecanol and docosanol
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Isooctadecanoic acid, esters with hydrogenated castor oil
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dimethicone
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract is the extract of the callus cells of Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Brassica Napus Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprouts of Brassica napus L., Brassicaceae
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Faex (EU),Yeast Extract (1),Yeast Extract (2),Yeast Extract (3),Yeast Extract (4),Yeast Extract (5)
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Fabaceae
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pearl Powder is the powder obtained from dried, ground freshwater or salt water pearls
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (180 mol EO average molar ratio)
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
44th 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
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
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SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, WATER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, GLYCERIN, BETAINE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BETA-GLUCAN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, GLYCOSYL TREHALOSE, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, BATYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHYTOSTERYL/ISOSTEARYL/CETYL/STEARYL/BEHENYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL ISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, BEESWAX, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT, BRASSICA NAPUS SPROUT EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA PHYTOPLACENTA EXTRACT, PEARL POWDER, SQUALANE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ADENOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, DISODIUM EDTA, PEG-180, GLUCONOLACTONE, LECITHIN, TROMETHAMINE, CARBOMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PARFUM.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLUCONOLACTONE.
After cleansing and toning. Apply an appropriate amount of the Cream. Avoid the area around the eyes. Gently massage onto skin.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) 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.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Polysorbate 60. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 50 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Holika Holika.
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