COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 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
MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolyisobutene
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Ubiquinone, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Dna, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol1,2-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
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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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
MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 38 ingredients
It gives off a nice hydrating feel with a matte finish, but I didn’t notice any benefits except for hydration.
Price: 3/5 (About 15 USD in HK)
Packaging: 3/5
Consistency: 3/5 (It’s on the thicker side so it’s more suitable for dry skin)
Fragrance: 3/5 (I believe it’s a floral scent)
Love it 😍 holy grail
