Andes Nature Cosmetic Snail Extract Cream
Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Non-oily, rapid absorption formula uses the benefits of snail extract in an effective, natural blend containing proven ingredients, collagen and elastina, to help diminish expression lines.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Cosmetic Snail Extract Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Methylisothiazolinone, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteareth-20~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclomethicone~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Cetyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholIsopropyl myristate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTriethanolamine~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Snail secretion filtrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cyclomethicone, Methylisothiazolinone, Chlorphenesin, Cetyl alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Snail secretion filtrate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Andes NatureCosmetic Snail Extract CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FuekiGentle Medicated Cream | Eau Thermale AveneFace Soothing Eye Contour Cream | DucrayDexyane Anti-Scratching Emollient Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | $82.00 | $15.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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