COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A leave-on essence built around snail secretion filtrate, with betaine, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin and panthenol. COSRX describes a lightweight texture for a hydrating step after cleansing.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Snail Secretion Filtrate | Skin conditioning | |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | SofteningSkin conditioningAbsorbingBindingFormula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Product preservationMicrobial control | Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ethyl Hexanediol | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Carbomer | Formula stabilityGel textureTexture | |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Aqua/Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
Sources
- COSRX: Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00