Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, 3.38 fl oz (100 ml)

I've gone through several bottles of this already and it's one of those products I always keep on hand. I mainly use it when I get the occasional pimple around my period, and I also apply it before makeup because it gives my skin that hydrated, smooth look without feeling heavy or greasy. My foundation sits better and I don't get those dry patches that makeup loves to highlight. One unexpected use I discovered is for insect and bug bites. My skin tends to react badly to bites and can get really swollen, red, and itchy. Out of curiosity, I applied some COSRX Snail Mucin Essence on a particularly angry bug bite and it felt soothing almost immediately. It doesn't magically make the bite disappear, but it helps calm the area and makes it feel a lot less irritated. I know snail mucin isn't marketed as a bug bite treatment, but it's become one of my go-to products for that reason alone. For me, it's one of those skincare products that earns its spot because I end up reaching for it for more than just skincare. ❤️🐌✨

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100 ml has been part of my routine for years, and it continues to be one of my favorite skincare products. It keeps my face and neck well-moisturized, making my skin feel soft and healthy-looking. I also noticed that it helped improve the appearance of dark spots over time. I’m still using it until now because it consistently gives my skin the care and hydration it needs.

I tried this because it’s supposed to be great for sensitive skin, and I occasionally get eczema flare-ups. Back in 2019, I had a lot of pimples from fieldwork. In the first week or two, more pimples popped up, but they dried fast, didn’t leave dark marks, and even the old pimples with dark spots gradually faded. Face and neck? No eczema flare-ups. Body eczema? During flare-ups, I tried it there—the bumps were still visible, but the itch and dryness were gone. Overall, it works for pimples and sensitive skin, and personally it helped calm my eczema during flare-ups.

This power essence has been part of my skincare routine for almost 3 years already. Back when I started using this, I had a lot of hormonal pimples, pimple marks, and textured facial skin. Considering that I have freckles and combination dry and oily skin, it was really difficult for me to use products without triggering breakouts. When I started using Snail 96, it took a few months before I noticed my pimple marks slowly fading, and my face retaining more moisture. Now, I can say that although I still have freckles, my pimple occurrence has significantly reduced.

It's properties really helped me to repair and hydrate my skin as a it reduces redness, improve skin textures, and provide skin dewy finish. It is lightweight and easily absorbed by the skin which makes it suitable for all type of skin. As for me, having an acne prone skin, it really helps me.