Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
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, silicones 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
Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 22 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 22 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Betaine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Laurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum
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 BetaineIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 22 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 22 ingredients
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
