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Clé de Peau Beauté Concentrated Brightening Serum Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Serum
Essence
Japanese Brand
Korean Brand

Updated on March 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Concentrated Brightening Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

Skin Conditioning

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Bleaching

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Cleansing

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient
1 / 2

Lauryl Betaine

Cleansing

Trehalose

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Uncaria Gambir Extract

Astringent

Hydrolyzed Silk

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Tonic

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein

Skin Conditioning

PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

Isostearic Acid

Cleansing
Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Batyl Alcohol

Emollient

Theanine

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Stabilising

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Disodium EDTA

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconPreservative Icon

Hexyl Cinnamal

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Benzyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Glucosamine Hcl

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

Learn more about Betaine
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

2 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
50% use every day
22,050 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
97% use every day
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