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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Galderma Differin Cream

Essence
Prescription
Korean Brand
Swiss Brand

Updated on January 20, 2025

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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At a glance

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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

21,729 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
97% use every day
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6% use in am
94% use in pm
73% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

3.56
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What people say
Hydrating 34% No Scent 28% Works Well 24%

Galderma Differin Cream 10 ingredients

4.60
Overall rating
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What people say
Works Well 100% Light 60% No Scent 60%