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MoisturizingSnail secretion filtrate, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Packed with 95% snail mucin extracts, this moisturizing gel provides intensive nourishment as well as long-lasting hydration.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Snail secretion filtrate~25–37%
- 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 filtrateGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydrolyzed collagen~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTrehalose~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilWater~0.5–1.2%
Carbomer~0.4–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Snail secretion filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Trehalose, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Water, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Parfum
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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.
| esfolioPure Snail Moisture Soothing GelYOUR PRODUCT | MizonSnail Recovery Gel Cream | Hada laboTokyo Skin Plumping Gel | DAISOMoisturizing Collagen Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $9.84 | $19.99 | $7.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Glucosyl Ceramide | Soluble Collagen |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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