COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion 52 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion 52 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantBatyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Brassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Squalane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-180
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Betaine, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Beta-Glucan, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Batyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Yeast Extract, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, Pearl Powder, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-180, Gluconolactone, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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 FiltrateBetaine 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:
- 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.
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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCarbomer 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.
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion 52 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
