Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
Updated on September 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel 10 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel 10 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arginine
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ethyl Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Water, Myristic Acid
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 WaterAllantoin 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.
Learn more about AllantoinCarbomer 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.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel 10 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel 10 ingredients
Pros: It's not heavy on the skin. It also does a really good job at hydrating my skin. I've read that oily skin can be due to dehydration. To me that translated to "apply way more moisturizer on your t-zone", which surprisingly helps. Sorta. I haven't figured out if the new routine is workout-proof though.
Cons: The finish is really shiny, rather than dewy. It has this weird polished look that Show more
This brand doesn’t get much attention, and I actually discovered it here—but after using it for a few days, I’m pleasantly surprised. With my combination skin, I’m usually cautious about moisturizers, as some leave my face greasy even after they set. This one, however, applies with a slightly tacky feel but settles into the skin beautifully, leaving it well-hydrated without the heaviness. So far, Show more
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream 22 ingredients
6-Month Update: Honestly, I may have spoken too soon—I actually like the CosRX Snail Mucin All-in-One Cream! I had to accept that not every product is meant for daily use, and I find myself reaching for this more in warm weather. It layers well under sunscreen and is perfect for days when I want something lighter. I love the way it feels, and since I’m just about done with my original jar, a Show more
like thicker snail mucin, personally it works great for me especially in the summer. i have dry sensitive skin so this has helped with my barrier. i don't use this as my last step (only on exfoliation day tho) and usually put my sunscreen overtop or use it with the sandwich method for my retinol
