Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. They have a total of 6 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, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantParfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Allantoin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine 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.
Learn more about Arginine1,2-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
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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 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
