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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence versus the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. 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 and oily skin

Free From

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

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine 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.

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

41% are loved or liked
32% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
33% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 reviews
feliceyuh_280's Avatar'
Jul 22, 2023

great for post acne hyperpigmentations

great for post acne hyperpigmentations

Julesaus's Avatar'
Sep 14, 2023

Okay
I prefer the original Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence with my oily skin. This was too much for me.

Okay
I prefer the original Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence with my oily skin. This was too much for me.

val0408's Avatar'
Apr 15, 2024

Broke me out.

Broke me out.

Broke Me Out

the klog Snail Mucin Energy Essence 15 ingredients

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