Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial essence that helps hydrate, retain moisture, and support the skin barrier. It is suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive, weakened, dry, or dehydrated skin. It is also ideal for skin with acne marks, uneven texture, or early signs of ageing.

Key Benefits

• Sodium hyaluronate supports deep hydration and moisture retention.
• The essence helps strengthen the skin barrier.
• Snail secretion filtrate combined with betaine helps smooth and refine uneven texture.
• Regular use helps improve the appearance of blemish marks and even out skin tone.
• The product received the New York Post Most Wanted Beauty Award 2024.

The essence simultaneously targets hydration, skin barrier support, soothing, and a more even-looking complexion.

Ingredients

• The formula contains 96.3% snail secretion filtrate.
• Hydration is provided by 1,000 ppm sodium hyaluronate.
• The formula also includes betaine, allantoin, and panthenol.
• The essence is fragrance-free.
• The product has been hypoallergenic tested.
• It is not vegan, as it contains animal snail secretion filtrate.
• COSRX states that the secretion is collected without harming or stressing the snails.

INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Aqua/Water.

You get a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic-tested essence with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate.

Application and Dosage

• After cleansing and applying toner, apply a small amount to the entire face.
• The recommended amount is 2–3 pump doses.
• Gently pat into the skin using your fingertips.
• Follow with a moisturiser.
• The essence can be used once or twice daily.
• When layering, apply it after thinner and before thicker products.

The lightweight texture makes it easy to layer the essence between toner and richer skincare products.

Packaging and Volume

• The packaging contains 100 ml of facial essence, i.e. 3.38 fl. oz.
• The shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture.
• After opening, it is recommended to use the product within 12 months.

The packaging offers 100 ml of essence with a clearly defined shelf life both before and after opening.

About the Brand

COSRX was founded by Jun Sang Hun on 16 December 2013. The name is a combination of the words "Cosmetics" and "Rx", referring to cosmetic solutions for specific skin concerns.

The very name COSRX reflects the brand's focus on specific skin needs.