The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a lightweight Korean hydrating essence powered by 96% snail secretion filtrate to deeply moisturise, soothe, and support the skin barrier. This award-winning snail mucin essence absorbs quickly without stickiness or fragrance, helping dull, dry, and post-acne skin look smoother, plumper, and visibly more radiant with a signature glass-skin glow.
Why This Essence Works
Snail secretion filtrate is rich in moisture-binding and skin-conditioning components that help replenish hydration and calm stressed skin. Paired with sodium hyaluronate, the formula draws water into the skin and locks it in, while allantoin and panthenol soothe redness and support a healthier-looking skin barrier. Because the essence is single-phase and lightweight, it sinks in quickly and leaves no greasy residue, making it an easy hydrating step to add at any point in your routine. The result is a comfortable layer of long-lasting hydration and a visible boost in glow that suits daily morning and evening use.
Ideal For
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin, this essence is a strong choice for anyone dealing with dryness, dehydration, dullness, or post-breakout redness. Its lightweight, non-comedogenic feel works well in the warm UAE climate and layers easily under serums, moisturisers, and makeup as part of a daily Korean skincare routine. Because the formula is fragrance-free and low-stimulation, it suits those who prefer gentle, barrier-friendly products, though anyone with a known snail or dust-mite allergy should patch test first. A cult K-beauty essential, it gives skin a hydrated, healthy-looking glow with consistent use.
• 96% Snail Secretion Filtrate: the hero ingredient that hydrates, soothes, and supports skin repair and elasticity.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: a lightweight humectant that attracts and holds moisture for plump, dewy skin.
• Allantoin: helps calm irritation and condition rough, dry patches.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): supports the skin barrier and adds an extra layer of soothing hydration.
1. After cleansing and toning, dispense a small amount onto slightly damp skin.
2. Gently pat the essence over your entire face using your fingertips to aid absorption.
3. Follow with your serums and moisturiser to seal in hydration.
4. Use morning and night. For best results, apply to damp skin and allow it to absorb fully before the next step.