MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Essential Moisturizer
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Tocopherol + 1 moreWorks well
“Helps to promote healthy-looking skin while fighting signs of ageing, including dullness, rough texture, loss of firmness, and fine lines and wrinkles Suitable for normal to dry skin.”
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.
MoisturizingSnail secretion filtrate, Mangifera indica seed butter + 20 moreWorks
“Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Essential Moisturizer”
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:
betaine, cyclomethicone.
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: dimethiconol, squalane.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.4–0.6%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Achieve radiant skin with COSRX Triple C Lightning Liquid serum that contains 20.5% pure vitamin C which attacks pigmentation and lightens brown spots and acne scars.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.7–7%
- 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 glycolSnail secretion filtrate~3.9–4.8%
- 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 filtrate1,2-hexanediol~2.2–2.7%
Ethyl hexanediol~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolGlycereth-26~1.7–2.1%
Butylene glycol~1.4–1.8%
- 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 glycolMangifera indica seed butter~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterPeg-32~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Cyclomethicone~0.7–1%
- 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 CyclomethiconeButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateNiacinamide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAdansonia digitata seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate-13~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Polyisobutene~0.3–0.55%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateEthoxydiglycol~0.15–0.3%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateBetaine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSqualane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMaris aqua~0.15–0.3%
Ethyl hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan oleate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 polyacrylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateDimethiconol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPortulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 acetateParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOctyldodecanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEchium plantagineum seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolStearic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPanthenol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAdenosine~0.1–0.2%
- 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 AdenosineXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinCentella asiatica meristem cell culture~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Snail secretion filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethyl hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Peg-32, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Niacinamide, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Betaine, Squalane, Maris aqua, Ethyl hexanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan oleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Dimethiconol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Octyldodecanol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Stearic acid, Panthenol, Adenosine, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Bht, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Centella asiatica meristem cell culture
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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.
| MISSHASuper Aqua Cell Renew Snail Essential MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | COSNORIPanthenol Barrier Cream | 12 GRABSOlibetaine Rich Hyaluron Moist Cream | BonjourGreen Tea Water Bomb Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | — | $23.00 | $19.80 | $15.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Sunflower Seed Oil | Sh-Octapeptide-4 |
| 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 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanedioljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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