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@makeupbycheryl reviewing COSRX Snail Mucin at 09:38 in a YouTube Shorts videoAdvanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence"This is one of the products that got me into Korean skincare, and I've continued to repurchase because I do find this is really good for my personal skin texture and it doesn't irritate my skin."$25.00@laura88lee reviewing COSRX Peptide Serum at 14:37 in a YouTube Shorts videoThe 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum"It's actually blue, not from artificial dyes, but because that is the color of the actual peptide in this."$25.00The 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."$14.70@vanitarattan reviewing COSRX Vitamin C 23% Serum at 12:48 in a YouTube Shorts videoThe Vitamin C 23 Serum"23% ascorbic acid pure. This is too high and too irritating for daily use."$14.70@kellydriscoll reviewing COSRX Cica Serum at 10:46 in a YouTube Shorts videoPure Fit Cica Serum"Centella is amazing for soothing irritated sensitive skin. It brings down inflammation, soothes redness."$28@drsamellis reviewing COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence at 05:22 in a YouTube Shorts videoGalactomyces 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."$24.00@k-bestie_jin reviewing COSRX Niacinamide 15% Serum at 06:59 in a YouTube Shorts videoThe Niacinamide 15 Serum"But, if you have tried The Ordinary and it felt too sticky or peeled up on you, go with COSRX Niacinamide 15% serum."$28.00@zabrena reviewing COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil at 06:58 in a YouTube Shorts videoThe Retinol 0.5 Oil"It has 0.5% stabilized pure retinol for anti-aging care."$27.00

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Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
4.8Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
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4.8Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
DoctorlyDoctorly3.5M subscribers
4.5Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
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
Soo Beauty 수뷰티Soo Beauty 수뷰티419K subscribers
4.2Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Kelly DriscollKelly Driscoll90K subscribers
2.5Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Val FochéVal Foché14K subscribers
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
4.9The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
Laura LeeLaura Lee4.6M subscribers
4.9The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
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4.5The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
Nina Ubhi Beauty & FashionNina Ubhi Beauty & Fashion23K subscribers
4.5The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
amyswanamyswan519 subscribers
4.5The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
Lisa EldridgeLisa Eldridge2.1M subscribers
The Vitamin C 13 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
Shelley NayakShelley Nayak41K subscribers
The Vitamin C 23 Serum
Pure Fit Cica Serum
4.8Pure Fit Cica Serum
  • “Centella is amazing for soothing irritated sensitive skin. It brings down inflammation, soothes redness”10:43–10:48
  • “It's particularly good for acne-prone skin cuz it can take down the swelling of pimples, the redness and the look of pimples, but also to help promote healing of those pimples”10:46–10:55
  • “COSRX is using what they call a seven Cica complex in this serum, and it does contain different forms of the Centella plant in the extract form, but it also contains the four biologically active compounds of the Centella plant”11:30–11:38
  • “That's what makes this a compelling, effective, potent Centella serum rather than some of the other products out there”12:47–12:57
  • “The texture is so universal. It feels so lightweight and hydrating in this gel texture”
  • “It sinks down deep into the skin and really replenishes it at a much more meaningful level”14:40–14:45
  • “It's so lightweight, it's non-sticky at all”
  • “This is going to work for the oiliest of skin, this is going to work for balanced skin types, combo skin types, dry skin types. This is going to work in summer, it's going to work in winter. It is all-purpose, all skin types, all seasons”15:01–15:05
  • Source: How to choose a soothing serum for your skin type - Jun 25, 2026
Kelly DriscollKelly Driscoll90K subscribers
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
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
Dr. Sam EllisDr. Sam Ellis835K subscribers
The Niacinamide 15 Serum
The Retinol 0.5 Oil
4.2The Retinol 0.5 Oil
  • “It has 0.5% stabilized pure retinol for anti-aging care”6:45–6:52
  • “In my experience with it, it's one of those that you're not going to be applying every single day. I would say apply it maybe two three times a week and then applying it at night is best”6:58–7:05
  • “After you've been using it, always make sure that you are wearing a sunscreen because retinol can make the sun damage your face more”7:09–7:16
  • Source: Korean Skincare Favorites Under $27 - Mar 10, 2026
ZabrenaZabrena588K subscribers
Brand note

COSRX is the K-beauty brand that built its reputation on snail mucin — specifically the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, a sticky, hydrating essence that creators consistently describe as a staple for dehydrated or compromised skin. The texture is the trade-off: it's gloopy and can feel tacky, but that's also what makes the hydration last. If you're new to snail or want a simple, affordable hydrator that plays well with stronger actives, this is the entry point.

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