Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on January 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Price

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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
6.5

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

42% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
33% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum 31 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 reviews
AnaRitaSantos's Avatar'
Jun 13, 2023

Best Azelaic Acid product I've tried
I was struggling to use Azelaic Acid on my skin and this was the product that worked the best. It has the effectiveness of a 10% concentration in a formulation rich in soothing ingredients like...

Best Azelaic Acid product I've tried
I was struggling to use Azelaic Acid on my skin and this was the product that worked the best. It has the effectiveness of a 10% concentration in a formulation rich in soothing ingredients like panthenol and centella. All the irritation I was having with azelaic acid disappeared and now it has become one of my stapple ingredients. My only issue with peach slices is that I don't live in the US and I need to pay import taxes over a product that at baseline is not very cheap. If you live in the US, I would recommend highly this product.

AshleyBonomo_169's Avatar'
Sep 11, 2023

takes away bumps and redness

takes away bumps and redness

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 162 reviews
cgi's Avatar'
Jan 28, 2024

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...

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 & redness like magic. makes my skin looks like glass, so smooth and supple. it has a sticky texture (obviously), but it immediately absorbs like water and leaves my skin feeling so soft. i only need one pump for my whole face and pat it in. i don't use too much not only to save product but also because it'll feel a bit heavy on my oily skin. i love how hydrating it is for my dehydrated oily skin and has hyaluronic acid as an ingredient, locking in moisture. doesn't leave a greasy feeling or oily film, just pure hydration. i use it daily, morning and night. my only con is how expensive it is, which is why i'm glad i only need to use a little amount each time. absolutely in love, never taking this out of my routine.

Expensive
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
Sticky
No Scent
elinstrandh's Avatar'
Feb 1, 2024

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate this product. After a few days my skin feels like it’s thinning and getting more and more...

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate this product. After a few days my skin feels like it’s thinning and getting more and more responsive. Also contains phenyoxyethanol, something to watch out for if you use a lot of products containing it in your routine.

Irritating
No Scent
Zenoviah_679's Avatar'
Oct 25, 2023

Fungal Acne Discovery
didn’t realize i had fungal acne until using this and then also found out i was allergic to snail mucin after purchasing the whole snail line for COSRX 🥲 face completely broke out in pimples and super itchy… never...

Fungal Acne Discovery
didn’t realize i had fungal acne until using this and then also found out i was allergic to snail mucin after purchasing the whole snail line for COSRX 🥲 face completely broke out in pimples and super itchy… never again.. so expensive too wish i didn’t waste my time and money

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