When it comes to innovative skincare ingredients, snail mucin is not one we envisioned emerging. Despite accumulating more than 1.3 billion views on TikTok, Snail Mucin is much more than a social trend. The unconventional ingredient has quickly become a skincare must-have thanks to COSRX, one of Korea’s leading skincare brands which is now available across Ireland.
Snail Mucin, a skincare secret dating back to ancient Greece, has recently been revived, with COSRX at the forefront of the movement. At its core, the popular Korean brand is focused on developing high-efficacy products with proven ingredients that are also gentle on the skin. The brand name speaks for itself, combining ‘Cosmetics + RX(Prescription)= COSRX.
Due to the explosive social media interest in the glass-skin trend and its high-performing formulations, the COSRX Snail Mucin range has quickly become a brand hero as well as a favourite. Celebrities including Emily Ratajowski, Alexa Chung and Real Housewives star Kyle Richards are also fans of the K-beauty brand’s Snail Mucin range.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence RRP €31.50
The multi-award-winning skincare favourite is a lightweight essence that easily absorbs into the skin, delivering a natural glass-skin glow. This essence is made using 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, a wonder ingredient with wide-ranging benefits.
The fast-absorbing essence is richly nourishing, moisturising, and compatible with all skin types. Thanks to ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycoproteins, it helps to soothe irritation and repair the skin barrier. The ingredient, which is ethically derived from snails, contains growth factors that promote collagen and elastin, which are associated with anti-aging efforts.
Snail mucin contains vital minerals, including zinc, manganese, and copper, which are known for their anti-inflammatory benefits and also benefit acne-prone skin.
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream RRP €13 (50g tube) €28.50 (100g jar)
If you’re looking for glass skin, Advanced Snail 92 All-in-One Cream delivers it instantly. It repairs and soothes irritated, sensitised skin and is perfect after breakouts. The rich gel formula absorbs easily into the skin, nourishing and hydrating the complexion, and is an excellent addition to any morning or evening skincare routine.
COSRX products are available from McCauley Chemists, McCabes, Lloyds Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, All Care Pharmacy, Meaghers Pharmacy, Millies.ie and all good pharmacies nationwide.