COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
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 silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Erythritol
HumectantPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Magnesium Chloride
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Calcium Chloride
AstringentSerine
MaskingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Aromaticus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, PEG-6, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Alcohol, Erythritol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citronellol, Geraniol, Magnesium Chloride, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Calcium Chloride, Serine, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Zingiber Aromaticus Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
Reviews
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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
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
Very hydrating for my skin. Makes my pores look smaller
