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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05%

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Korean Brand South Korea
South African Brand South Africa

Updated on March 07, 2024

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What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for scar healing and dark spots

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

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19,186 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 290 ratings
Hydrating (70) No Scent (60) Absorbs Well (56)
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cgi

1 year ago
Review

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

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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elinstrandh

1 year ago
Review

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate this product. After a few days my skin feels like it’s thinning and getting more and more responsive. Also contains phenyoxyethanol, something to watch out for if you use a lot of products containing it in your routine.

#irritating
#no scent

Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% 9 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Heavy (1)
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chlolands

12 months ago
Review

Never gave me the miracle results I've seen all over TikTok but served me well for the 3+ years I was on this.

#heavy
#works well
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hmmh

10 months ago
Review

Been on this for 4 years. It does not perform miracles but it does keep your skin youthful to some extent sans procedures. Worked on reducing inflammation and acne but dried my skin out, even after a full year of consistent use. With this, sunscreen is non-negotiable.

#great value
#drying
#irritating
#sticky