K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice Versus K-Secret Calamine Secret Sunblock SPF 50+
Updated on May 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
K-Secret Calamine Secret Sunblock SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
K-Secret Calamine Secret Sunblock SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Arginine
Masking
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCalamine
AbsorbentPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTotarol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Calamine, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77891, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethyl Hexanediol, Panthenol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ceresin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, CI 77491, Totarol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolEthyl Hexanediol is an aliphatic alcohol. It is a solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
K-Secret Calamine Secret Sunblock SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
I really like the consistency of this product. I give it 3 stars because I felt like it didn't do much for my skin. I find snail mucin can be hit or miss for my skin and this was a miss. I think it's a good product and if snail mucin works well for your skin then this might be worth giving a try.
