COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus TONYMOLY Timeless Ferment Snail Cream
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 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 parabens or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
TONYMOLY Timeless Ferment Snail Cream 63 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
TONYMOLY Timeless Ferment Snail Cream 63 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycol Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Laureth-23
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Propanediol
SolventPEG-8
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate Se, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Water, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Beeswax, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Chlorphenesin, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyisobutene, Laureth-23, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Adenosine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, PEG-8, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 FiltrateButylene 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.
Ingredient 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
TONYMOLY Timeless Ferment Snail Cream 63 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
