INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate
Korean: 달팽이 점액 여과물
healing, moisturizing, anti-aging
Contains a complex mix of glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, copper peptides, and antimicrobial peptides. Promotes skin healing, hydration, and collagen synthesis. A cornerstone K-beauty ingredient popularized globally by COSRX.
Drawing on K-beauty clinical research and community consensus, Snail Mucin shows the highest effectiveness for dry skin targeting dehydration (84% positive) and combination skin targeting dullness (78% positive). It also benefits normal skin for anti-aging.
For dehydration · 55 reports
For dullness · 50 reports
For anti-aging · 50 reports

Hanbang Serum Discovery Kit
Beauty of Joseon

Wrinkle-Fit Tangle Eye Patch
Meditherapy

Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
COSRX

Black Snail Retinol 3P Set (Cream 50ml + Ampoule 50ml + Wrinkle Mask Sheet 1ea)
Dr.G

Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Facial Essence
Jumiso

Black Snail Cream Duo Set
Dr.G

Royal Black Snail Cream Special Set
Dr.G

Super Shot Coltra Ampoule 3X
AROCELL

Black Snail Retinol Ampoule Set
Dr.G

Reedle Shot Collagen Cream
VT

Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin
Beauty of Joseon

Black Snail Toner
Dr.G
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