COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus QMS Medicosmetics Collagen System 3-Step Routine Set
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 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 oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Collagen System 3-Step Routine Set 86 ingredients
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Collagen System 3-Step Routine Set 86 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAtelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Eperua Falcata Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingWhey Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantBis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carrageenan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantArginine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlutamic Acid
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Lactose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingThreonine
Valine
MaskingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
C12-15 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingMalic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sphingolipids
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Phosphate
BufferingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Sodium Laureth-40 Sulfate
Cleansing
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Sulfate
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Atelocollagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eperua Falcata Bark Extract, Whey Protein, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Glycoproteins, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caramel, Arginine, Sodium Lactate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Phospholipids, Glycine, Proline, Sorbitol, Carbomer, Coco-Glucoside, Glutamic Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Lactose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Threonine, Valine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Metabisulfite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, C12-15 Pareth-12, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactobacillus, Bacillus Ferment, Mel, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine Soja Protein, Lecithin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sphingolipids, Dehydroacetic Acid, Allantoin, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Laureth-40 Sulfate, Coumarin, Citronellol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, CI 47005, CI 42090
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:
- 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 HyaluronateAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCarbomer 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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolArginine 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
QMS Medicosmetics Collagen System 3-Step Routine Set 86 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
