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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream versus COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream .

Last updated on January 03, 2024. Published on October 29, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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
ph level
5.5

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Scar Healing

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Snail Secretion FiltrateNiacinamideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateButylene GlycolSynthetic WaxPhenoxyethanolWaterEthylhexylglycerin2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylateCarbomerTriethanolamineCaprylyl GlycolSodium PolyacrylateAdenosineTropoloneCoptis Chinensis Root ExtractSorbitan IsostearatePolysorbate 60 Disodium EDTAAllantoinPanthenolGlycerinTheobroma Cacao ExtractDextrinTocopherol1,2-HexanediolCentella Asiatica ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Beta-GlucanCopper Tripeptide-1Solanum Melongena Fruit ExtractCassia Obtusifolia Seed ExtractPorphyra Tenera ExtractFagus Sylvatica Seed ExtractDictyopteris Membranacea ExtractAllium Sativum Bulb ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed ExtractRubus Coreanus Fruit ExtractMirabilis Jalapa Seed ExtractSepia ExtractCharcoal PowderAronia Melanocarpa Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractMorus Alba Fruit ExtractRhus Semialata Gall ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractInonotus Obliquus ExtractAnnona Cherimola Fruit ExtractCoffea Arabica Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCorthellus Shiitake ExtractPiper Nigrum Seed ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractRose ExtractSh-Oligopeptide-1

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.

Snail Secretion helps repair the skin barrier, helping the skin stay hydrated. It also contains ingredients that tell the skin to create more collagen such as glycolic acid.

Snail Secretion Filtrate is also great for soothing skin because it also contains allantoin.

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, molecules that damage skin cells. Fighting off free-radicals can slow the process of wrinkle formation and hyperpigmentation.

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.

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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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.

Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
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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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
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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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

37% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
34% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream 59 ingredients

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COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream 19 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 36 ratings
Hydrating (7) Sticky (6) Broke Me Out (4) Light Scent (3) Great Value (3) Works Well (3)
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DamDamfino

21 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Loooove this. I want to bathe in it, drink it, and have it's babies.
Definitely a night time cream, gives the skin a dewy wet look, best to put...

Loooove this. I want to bathe in it, drink it, and have it's babies.
Definitely a night time cream, gives the skin a dewy wet look, best to put on as a last step - its thick and slimy texture can act as a kind of "slugging" to seal in the rest of your routine.
I probably put on too much, but I don't see a downside besides my wallet. It glides so smoothly and spreads so well over my skin I'm obsessed with how glossy it feels.
And the next morning when I wake up my skin is so happy, so calm, so well moisturized, and so soft, I definitely notice a difference than when I don't use it.
The only thing I didn't like about this product was the packaging. I hate having to dip my fingers in jars. Even if you don't care about the possible contamination, this product has a tendency to always finds its way under fingernails.
But they recently updated the packaging to a squeeze tube! Huzzah! Now there's nothing I don't like about this product!

Edit: After purchasing the new tube packaging...I suspect they may have changed the formula a little bit. The new tube packaging dries a bit faster, and dries with the tiniest feeling of powder. That's the best way I can describe it. Like how some greasier products will use cornstarch to make it not feel so greasy, but you still get this aftertaste of powder film. It's so faint I'm not 100% sure, but I remember the cream in the jar stayed moist and slimey after application longer than this. It could be that it's reacting to something else in my routine, but it does this even on freshly cleansed skin so I don't know. I hope it's not a new formula... I like the slime.

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Clover

9 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

You don’t realize what you have until it’s gone
I’m nearing the end of end of my second jar, so I was trying to conserve it by using this cream...

You don’t realize what you have until it’s gone
I’m nearing the end of end of my second jar, so I was trying to conserve it by using this cream more infrequently. I had no idea how much this soothed my skin and was helping with redness until I began using it less and less. It’s such a hydrating formula too, and of course it’s got that classic snail mucin texture so it’s kinda slimy. But I have no issues with that, and I actually really enjoy the consistency as it has no problems sinking into the skin.

The jar packaging is not my favorite however, because this is not a thick cream. HOWEVER recently COSRX began offering this same formula in a tube with twice as much product, so when I repurchase this I am definitely going to go with the tube option (the jar is still available for those who like it). For anyone on the hunt for a soothing and hydrating product, this is wonderful option and I recommend you try it.

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