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Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream

~$15.4· 25ml
Fine lines & firmnessDark spots

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

  • NiacinamideStrong evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

    Good for: Brightening, Barrier repair, Anti-inflammatory

  • Matrixyl PeptidesModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    Signals your skin to make more collagen. Quiet but real support for firmness and fine lines with consistent daily use.

    Good for: Anti-aging

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 ↗
NiacinamideStrong evidence10 citations

A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026

2026Mechanism onlyPMID:42278444View source ↗

Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026

2026Positive (efficacy)PMID:41240206View source ↗

Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025

2025Positive (efficacy)PMID:39171587View source ↗
Matrixyl PeptidesModerate evidence6 citations

Signals your skin to make more collagen. Quiet but real support for firmness and fine lines with consistent daily use.

Yang Y et al., Comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of a new multi-component anti-aging topical eye cream, Skin Research and Technology 2024;30(7):e13790 — 12-week study of active complex containing Matrixyl 3000 peptides showed significant improvement in hydration, elasticity, periorbital wrinkles

2024Positive (efficacy)PMID:38932444View source ↗

Aruan RR et al., Double-blind, Randomized Trial on the Effectiveness of Acetylhexapeptide-3 Cream and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Cream for Crow's Feet, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2023;16(2):37-43 — RCT of topical palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl) for periorbital wrinkles

2023Positive (efficacy)PMID:36909866View source ↗

Imhof L, Leuthard D, Topical Over-the-Counter Antiaging Agents: An Update and Systematic Review, Dermatology 2021;237(2):217-229 — SR covering topical antiaging peptides

2021Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:32882685View 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.

Fragrance freeDrying alcohol freeSulfates freeParabens freeSilicones free
+Show all 28 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. Snail Secretion Filtrate
  2. Butylene Glycol
  3. Glycerin
  4. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  5. 1,2-Hexanediol
  6. Niacinamide
  7. Water
  8. Palmitic Acid
  9. Arginine
  10. Carbomer
  11. Stearic Acid
  12. Betaine
  13. Cetearyl Olivate
  14. Sorbitan Olivate
  15. Sodium Polyacrylate
  16. Allantoin
  17. Tocopheryl Acetate
  18. Panthenol
  19. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  20. Sodium Hyaluronate
  21. Adenosine
  22. Xanthan Gum
  23. Myristic Acid
  24. Copper Tripeptide-1
  25. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  26. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
  27. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  28. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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