TikTok Is Obsessed With This CosRx Snail Mucin Essence Thats Under $20 During Amazon Prime Day We Put it to theTest.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Snail mucin may not seem like the most glamorous thing to slather on your skin, but shoppers are coming out of their shells to reap the ingredient’s hydrating, skin-smoothing benefits. We tested the TikTok-famous CosRx’s snail mucin essence to pen an honest review, so you don’t have to think twice before adding it to your cart during Amazon Prime Day. Before you jump to conclusions — the CosRx snail mucin essence doesn’t smell, leave you sticky, or turn you into an invertebrate. The main ingredient, commonly listed as snail secretion filtrate on labels, is a processed version of the mucin that snails naturally excrete while they’re on the move. In skin care, it’s purported to help decrease inflammation, deliver moisture, and, according to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, smooth the look wrinkles. Because it’s gentle and well-tolerated, nearly anyone can give it a try (although you should always double check with your doctor, particularly if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding). Many trending beauty and wellness practices (like gua sha, dry brushing, and ice baths) aren’t

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