Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Snail Secretion Filtrate helps calm and smooth out skin texture while Red Ginseng extract helps deliver rich nutrition to skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl hexapeptide-8May help
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolWater~4.3–6.5%
Stearic acid~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLauric acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMyristic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePotassium hydroxide~1.3–2%
Glyceryl stearate se~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSnail secretion filtrate~0.95–1.4%
- 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 filtratePeg-32~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Panax ginseng root extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycyrrhiza glabra root water~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imperata cylindrica root extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractTricholoma matsutake extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia tuna fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malt extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Peg-100 stearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDisodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Caramel~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.55%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArtemisia vulgaris oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Sorbitol, Water, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate se, Snail secretion filtrate, Peg-32, Panax ginseng root extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root water, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Opuntia tuna fruit extract, Malt extract, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta, Caramel, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Ci 17200, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Santalum album oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol
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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.
| It'S SKINPrestige Foam Ginseng D'escargotYOUR PRODUCT | BiopelleTensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer | OttieBlack Signature Emulsion | Double & ZeroDouble Care Solution Mask Gold Snail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $20.30 | $77.56+$57.26 | $21.75+$1.45 | $33.80+$13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"It'S SKIN - Prestige Foam Ginseng D'escargot" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.75%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.75%, imperata cylindrica root extract 0.50% - 1.15%, snail secretion filtrate 0.95% - 1.40% and glycerin 22.00% - 33.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.30$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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