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4.5Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
4.5Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
  • “This is basically an essence with 96% of snail secretion filtrate”4:40–4:47
  • “It's because of the stringent sticky formulation that really, really helps the hydration last a very long time on my skin”5:18–5:24
  • “I recently got a skin treatment done and my skin has been flaking... I whipped this out”5:26–5:32
  • “Because this has such a strong hydration power, it also helps with the regeneration repairing because it helps your skin stay hydrated”5:45–5:53
  • “This is so affordable, guys”6:09–6:13
  • “This is just a powerhouse of gloopy hydration”6:17–6:22
  • “Even though initially it feels gloopy, once you spread it out, it actually spreads out really calmly. It doesn't feel sticky as much”
  • “I do think that it's something worth having in your collection as a staple”6:01–6:05
  • Source: My top skincare products for 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
4.2Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
2.5Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
4.5The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
4.5The Vitamin C 13 Serum
  • “This is the most potent skin brightening serum of this video because it contains 23% of L-ascorbic acid because it contains pure vitamin C”
  • “It makes the formula little unstable that is it can go bad very easily if don't store it properly”
  • “It is important that you do keep it in the fridge”
  • “Once you have open it try to finish it up within six months time”
  • “If your COSRX vitamin C serum has turned to darker yellow very golden yellow or very orangeish reddish color it means the serum has oxidized it is not safe to use”
  • “COSRX vitamin C serum even though it contains 23% pure vitamin C the formulation is such that it's not gonna irritate your skin even if you use it daily”
  • “I have used it daily in my nighttime skincare routine and it never caused a problem”
  • “COSRX vitamin C serum works on all kind of pigmentation”
  • Source: Reviewing 4 Popular Brightening Korean Serums for Dark Spots - Nov 21, 2025
4.2Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
  • “The dupe of the beloved SK-II essence is from COSRX, it is their Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence, which is only $25”5:15–5:25
  • “Both essences have a galactomyces ferment filtrate concentration of over 90% and both formulas have very few other ingredients”5:22–5:31
  • “The COSRX version has 2% niacinamide, which is actually great for skin brightening and skin strengthening, but some people are sensitive to niacinamide, so I wanted to call that out”5:35–5:38
  • “If you are looking for a little gentle oomph in your skincare or you already have a great skincare routine and you want to level up and not spend a fortune, the COSRX version is amazing”5:41–5:46
  • Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
Brand note

COSRX is the K-beauty brand that made snail mucin a mainstream thing, and it's still the clearest reason to check them out. The Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is the anchor — a lightweight, slightly sticky hydrator that creators consistently describe as soothing, repairing, and good for dehydrated or compromised skin. It's affordable and plays well with most skin types, though oily skin may find the snail cream a bit heavy, and the texture (gloopy, stringy) isn't for everyone. If you want a simple, effective hydration step without actives, this is a solid staple.

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