COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream 56 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream 56 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHexylglycerin
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSucrose
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Phytic Acid
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glucose
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningZymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Beeswax, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Honey Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycosyl Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Vinyldimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Caramel, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sucrose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pearl Powder, Phytic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Maltodextrin, Myristic Acid, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 FiltrateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineIngredient Ratings
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream 56 ingredients
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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 & Show more
This ruined my face! I didn’t know that my dust mite allergy also made me allergic to this. I used it for five months and everything seemed fine, but then I started to get a goatee of fungal acne with big red patches. I’d also been getting a lot of big pimples in my hairline from it. It’s taken me months to understand what happened and to soothe my sad skin. Be warned not to jump off the bridge Show more
