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COSRX

Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser

~$12.6· 150ml
DrynessRedness

What it's good for

Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.

  • Snail MucinModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A Korean-skincare staple that hydrates, soothes, and helps surface damage recover faster. Especially nice on dehydrated or post-acne skin.

    Good for: Hydrating, Barrier repair

  • GlycerinModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

    Good for: Hydrating

Evidence behind the ingredients

Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.

Snail MucinModerate evidence6 citations

A Korean-skincare staple that hydrates, soothes, and helps surface damage recover faster. Especially nice on dehydrated or post-acne skin.

Sekar D et al., From Slime to Sublime: The Impact of Snail Mucin on Scar Therapy and Wound Healing in Dermatology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 2025

2025Mechanism onlyPMID:40920056View source ↗

Puaratanaarunkon T et al., Efficacy and safety of a facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract in the treatment of maskne: A randomized placebo-controlled study, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(10):4470-4478 — 12-week RCT (n=66): snail-secretion-filtrate serum significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35763437View source ↗

McDermott M et al., Advancing Discovery of Snail Mucins Function and Application, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 2021

2021Mechanism onlyPMID:34708024View source ↗
GlycerinModerate evidence6 citations

A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35167133View source ↗

Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin

2021Positive (efficacy)PMID:31869257View source ↗

Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration

2017Positive (efficacy)PMID:28889318View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.

Full ingredient list

Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.

Drying alcohol freeSulfates freeParabens freeSilicones free
  • Contains fragrance: FragranceWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
+Show all 20 ingredients

Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.

  1. Water
  2. Acrylates Copolymer
  3. Butylene Glycol
  4. Glycerin
  5. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
  6. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
  7. 1,2-Hexanediol
  8. Coco-Glucoside
  9. Lauryl Betaine
  10. Snail Secretion Filtrate
  11. Arginine
  12. Tromethamine
  13. Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
  14. Fragrance
  15. Carbomer
  16. Sodium Chloride
  17. Ethylhexylglycerin
  18. Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  19. Sodium Polyacrylate
  20. Disodium EDTA

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