K-SECRET

K-SECRET Seoul 1988 Essence: Snail Mucin 97% + Rice

Name: K-SECRET - Seoul 1988 Essence: Snail Mucin 97% + Rice
Brand: K-SECRET

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Snail secretion filtrate + 5 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Contains snail secretion filtrate, known for its skin-texturing, soothing, and hydrating properties, as well as its ability to promote skin brightening and elasticity.”

Source: Lila Beauty

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: allantoin, arginine.

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: arginine.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.5–1.2%

Snail secretion filtrateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighTypically 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~24–37%

AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.7–2.6%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.1–0.45%

Rice ferment filtrateKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.05–0.15%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5–7.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethyl hexanediolUsed to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritatingHigh~2.8–4.2%est.

Snail secretion filtrateTypically 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 productsMedium~24–37%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.4–2.2%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Snail secretion filtrate~24–37%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Butylene glycol~5–7.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ethyl hexanediol~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating

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Allantoin~1.7–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium polyacrylate~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Panthenol~0.5–1.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Water~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Oryza sativa seed extract~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Arginine~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Oryza sativa seed water~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rice ferment filtrate~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ingredient list view

Snail secretion filtrate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethyl hexanediol, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Panthenol, Water, Oryza sativa seed extract, Arginine, Oryza sativa seed water, Rice ferment filtrate

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	K-SECRETSeoul 1988 Essence: Snail Mucin 97% + RiceYOUR PRODUCT	JUMISOSnail Mucin 95 + Peptide Essence Mini	COSRXAdvanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence	Purito SEOULWonder Releaf Centella Toner Unscented
Match	—	63%	61%	54%
Price	—	$13.08	$8.99	$5.46
Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 7	6 of 7	4 of 7
Key difference	—	Copper Tripeptide-1	Betaine	Madecassoside
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"K-SECRET - Buy Seoul 1988 Essence: Snail Mucin 97% + Rice in Australia - Online Korean Skincare" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 1.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.70% - 2.60%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (arginine 0.10% - 0.45%, panthenol 0.50% - 1.20%, sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.80%, allantoin 1.70% - 2.60% and snail secretion filtrate 24.00% - 37.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.