COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Skin Barrier Serum

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Skin Barrier Serum

This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Panax Ginseng Root Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Betaine

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Polyacrylate

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Allantoin

Ethyl Hexanediol

Carbomer

Panthenol

Arginine

Water

Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Water

Dipropylene Glycol

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Methylpropanediol

Propanediol

Trehalose

Tromethamine

Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Angelica Keiskei Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Xanthan Gum

Dextrin

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Disodium EDTA

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Beta-Glucan

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Tocopherol

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Potassium Hyaluronate

Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Trehalose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.

This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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