Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Essence Versus K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice
Updated on January 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Essence 23 ingredients
K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Essence 23 ingredients
K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Propanediol
SolventAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methylpropanediol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trehalose, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Propanediol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterSnail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
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 that damage skin cells.
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.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Essence 23 ingredients
K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Essence 23 ingredients
Incredible! My favorite snail product, my skin loves it. No fragrance, fungal acne safe, and has improved my skin texture so much.
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.
