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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence versus Dot & Key Skincare Hyaluronic & Japanese Rice Water Toner .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on December 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner Indian Brand India

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
6.5
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dot & Key Skincare Hyaluronic & Japanese Rice Water Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

42% are loved or liked
42% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
58% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 172 ratings
Hydrating (18) Absorbs Well (15) No Scent (14) Works Well (14) Great Value (13) Light (13)
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elinstrandh

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate...

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate this product. After a few days my skin feels like it’s thinning and getting more and more responsive. Also contains phenyoxyethanol, something to watch out for if you use a lot of products containing it in your routine.

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cgi

4 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

this snail mucin essence really is one of the best ones out there— it's a holy grail. this product was my very first impression of cosrx, and the...

this snail mucin essence really is one of the best ones out there— it's a holy grail. this product was my very first impression of cosrx, and the short ingredient list is very surprising with how effective it is. i've been using it for about a year now, and it's become a staple in my routine. after my first couple weeks of use, a lot of my dark spots disappeared and calmed down my hormonal acne & redness like magic. makes my skin looks like glass, so smooth and supple. it has a sticky texture (obviously), but it immediately absorbs like water and leaves my skin feeling so soft. i only need one pump for my whole face and pat it in. i don't use too much not only to save product but also because it'll feel a bit heavy on my oily skin. i love how hydrating it is for my dehydrated oily skin and has hyaluronic acid as an ingredient, locking in moisture. doesn't leave a greasy feeling or oily film, just pure hydration. i use it daily, morning and night. my only con is how expensive it is, which is why i'm glad i only need to use a little amount each time. absolutely in love, never taking this out of my routine.

Dot & Key Skincare Hyaluronic & Japanese Rice Water Toner 19 ingredients

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