COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Farm Stay Stay Snail Mucus Moisture Cream
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Farm Stay Stay Snail Mucus Moisture Cream 16 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
Farm Stay Stay Snail Mucus Moisture Cream 16 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Farm Stay Stay Snail Mucus Moisture Cream 16 ingredients
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