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innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Ampoule
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Learn more about Allantoin

When to use

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93% use in pm
70% use every day
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52% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Light (2) Great Value (2) Absorbs Well (2)
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Leslie Dale

11 months ago
Review

Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule

I have been interested in retinol for a while. Decided to try something that wasn't to intimidating.
This one had a frog on it and so it looked less intimidating.

I'm still in my 20s and this is my retinol review:

Texture: Super watery. I guess it is like most ampoules, maybe thinner, but it basically kindof drips down your skin when you apply. It is Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent
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Sara

10 months ago
Review

I am super sensitive to retinol, They always make my skin, super itchy, or irritated and red and I actually have a salicylic acid allergy, but I’ve been using this product and my skin has not reacted, which is a really good sign. It’s super super gentle and great if you have really sensitive skin. I’m really happy. I finally found a retinal that I can use and the salicylic acid definitely helps Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 346 ratings
Hydrating (98) No Scent (79) Absorbs Well (69)
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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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Robin Orr

10 months ago
Review

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

#broke me out
#irritating