COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Serum
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 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 common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Serum 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Serum 35 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer, Allantoin, Triethanolamine, Adenosine, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Carbomer, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine 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 BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer 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.
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.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.
There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateIngredient Ratings
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Serum 35 ingredients
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