Nature Republic Snail Solution Emulsion Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Updated on March 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nature Republic Snail Solution Emulsion 38 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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Nature Republic Snail Solution Emulsion 38 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentLecithin
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclomethicone
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Water, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Dimethiconol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Snail 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 FiltrateSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium 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.
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
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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Nature Republic Snail Solution Emulsion 38 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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Nature Republic Snail Solution Emulsion 38 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
