COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100 ml

COSRX's best-known essence: a lightweight, slightly gel-like Korean essence made with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate and 1,000 ppm sodium hyaluronate. COSRX made it to hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier and keep skin looking smooth and healthy, and it's free from fragrance, parabens, silicones and sulfates.

Quick Facts

• What it is: a snail mucin essence from the Korean brand COSRX, Advanced Snail line
• Size: 100 ml
• Use: morning and evening
• Key ingredients: 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, 1,000 ppm sodium hyaluronate, betaine, allantoin, panthenol
• Claims: free from fragrance, parabens, silicones, sulfates and gluten; hypoallergenic tested (per COSRX)
• Shelf life: use within 12 months of opening
• Where to buy it in Egypt: at SkinPop, skinpopeg.com, with delivery across Egypt

What it's for

• Hydrating and strengthening the skin barrier (COSRX's stated purpose)
• Smoother-looking skin and a natural glow
• In a COSRX clinical study (Dermacosmetic Skin Science Laboratory, Korea, 20 adults, 26 May to 10 June 2025), skin moisture increased 196.17% and smoothness improved 32.12%

Good for: all skin types, according to COSRX, and especially sensitive skin, dry or dehydrated skin, skin recovering after breakouts, and early signs of aging.

How to use

1. After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount to the whole face.
2. Pat gently with your fingertips to help it absorb.
3. Follow with a moisturizer.
4. In the morning, continue with sunscreen and makeup; at night, you can follow with a mask.

Cautions

For external use only. Avoid the eyes. Stop using it if irritation occurs. It's made with snail secretion filtrate, so it isn't vegan. Keep out of reach of children.

Questions

Does snail mucin feel sticky?
It has a slightly stretchy, gel-like texture, but COSRX describes it as lightweight. Patting it in with fingertips helps it absorb without a sticky finish.

Is it good after breakouts?
COSRX lists post-acne skin among the skin it's made for, as a hydrating, barrier-supporting step. For dark marks themselves, add a brightening serum such as the Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum.

Can I use it with retinol, vitamin C or acids?
Yes. It's a simple hydrating essence and fits around most active ingredients.

How long does delivery take in Egypt?
Delivery takes 3–7 business days, depending on your area.

Pairs well with: the COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream as the moisturizer after it. More options in our Serums collection and Dryness & Hydration.