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MoisturizingGlycerin, Allantoin + 6 moreWorks
“Formulated with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich snail extract, the super ingredient helps strengthen the skin barrier and makes it less susceptible to environmental factors.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, biosaccharide gum-1.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Improve the appearance of pores and uneven skin tone, visibly smoothing and revealing a refreshed complexion in one simple step.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingSide benefit · AdenosineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Bellis perennis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.7–5.6%
Dipropylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~2–3.1%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAllantoin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCaffeine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSnail secretion filtrate~0.8–1.25%
- 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 filtrateSodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateTromethamine~0.4–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Adenosine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about Phenoxyethanol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Althaea rosea flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractBellis perennis flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGnaphalium leontopodium flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Lilium candidum flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Saussurea involucrata extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Allantoin, Caffeine, Snail secretion filtrate, Sodium polyacrylate, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Parfum, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Althaea rosea flower extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Gnaphalium leontopodium flower extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Saussurea involucrata extract
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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.
| LapcosDaily Escargot MaskYOUR PRODUCT | MEDIHEALD.N.A Hydrating Protein Sheet Mask | KoCostarHydrogel Melt Mask Rice Fit | AHCNatural Essential Face Mask Hydrating and Lifting for Tired Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $16.80 | — | $15.99−$0.81 | $16.05−$0.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Mizon Enjoy Vital-Up Time Mask - 10 TypesCOSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask
Product summary
"Lapcos - Daily Escargot Mask" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.70%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.10% - 1.70%). 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 (snail secretion filtrate 0.80% - 1.25%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.55%, allantoin 1.10% - 1.70% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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