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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on June 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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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Starts at $15.75
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Starts at $12.87

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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Benefits

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

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

Snail Secretion Filtrate 90%NiacinamideDipropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolHydroxyethyl UreaCentella Asiatica ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGeranium Maculatum ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractHelichrysum Italicum ExtractHyacinthus Orientalis ExtractJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract Nelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractPrunus Mume Flower ExtractRobinia Pseudoacacia Flower ExtractSpiraea Ulmaria Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractPolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansGlycerinSodium HyaluronateAllantoinArbutinAdenosineGlutathioneMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidC12-13 Pareth-9WaterBenzyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinRaspberry KetoneCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilSalvia Officinalis OilLimonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

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.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

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

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

43% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
42% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner 54 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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strawberry

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I've been dealing with acne for a long time. I wanted to start using The Ordinary peeling solution, but I needed a very mild toner with no harsh...

I've been dealing with acne for a long time. I wanted to start using The Ordinary peeling solution, but I needed a very mild toner with no harsh chemicals to use after chemical peeling. I decided to give this toner a try, and it's the best. I've gone through more than three bottles of this toner. My skin tends to struggle with healing after acne or injuries, often leaving dark spots or pitted acne scars behind. It definitely made them less visible.
My skin also tends to get a bit oily in the middle of the day (I live in a very humid area). If I don't wanna wash it, I can simply use it with a cotton pad to wipe the oil off.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 171 ratings
Hydrating (18) Absorbs Well (15) No Scent (14) Works Well (14) Great Value (13) Light (13)
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elinstrandh

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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...

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.

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cgi

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

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...

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.

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