Amazon 'snail serum' anti-ageing cream hailed by shoppers who say skin feels 'tighter after a couple of uses'

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Skincare products often boast a familiar list of ingredients designed to enhance your complexion, such as hyaluronic acid, allantoin, retinol, vitamin E, glycolic acid, and collagen. However, there's one ingredient you might not be familiar with that's packed with beneficial properties: snail mucin, or more simply, snail slime.

This unusual ingredient is increasingly being used in skincare products due to its rich composition. One product that utilises this is COSRX's Advanced Snail 92 All in One cream, currently available on Amazon at a discounted price of £10.49, down by 52%.

This daily repair cream is infused with 92% snail mucin (Snail Secretion Filtrate), which helps build a moisture barrier for your skin, providing hydration and soothing effects. The product doesn't leave a sticky residue on the skin, and thanks to the snail mucin and other ingredients like hyaluronic acid (which boosts skin elasticity) and betaine, it strengthens the skin's barrier by replenishing moisture.

According to COSRX, the snail mucin "instantly soothes damaged skin and delivers moisture deep into your skin". It lists the key components of the ingredient as including collagen, elastin, glycolic acid, and allantoin.

Importantly, no snails are harmed in the making of this product. The snail mucin is obtained in a safe and environmentally friendly way, then processed as a cosmetic material, the brand assures, reports Wales Online.

But what do actual users have to say? Well, it boasts a 4.4 out of 5 star average on Amazon, from nearly 44,000 ratings. One five-star review labelled the cream as a "game changer", stating: "I honestly didn't expect much when I bought this cream. I mean, "snail mucin"? It sounded weird, but my friend swore by it, so I decided to give it a go. And wow, I'm so glad I did! As a uni student, I don't have the time or money to spend on complicated skincare, so I wanted something that would just work. This COSRX Snail Cream is a total game-changer!"

Another user, who had been using it for a few weeks, was equally impressed: "I'm blown away by the results! My skin feels incredibly hydrated and smooth, and it has helped improve the texture and tone of my skin". A different user hailed it as a texture triumph, explaining: "From the first application, I could feel the magic happening. My skin texture improved dramatically, going from 'meh' to 'marvellous' in just a few days. It's like my face got a VIP pass to the smooth skin club".

However, it wasn't a miracle cream for everyone, as one three-star reviewer noted that their skin "still felt a little tight and applying more didn't help much". Another user pointed out that the product "doesn't smell of anything. The lid inside is inconvenient".

So if you're expecting some fragrance, that's worth bearing in mind. If you're interested in trying out other snail mucin products, there are several options available. iUNIK's Black Snail Restore Cream is available on Skinsider for £11.05, or you could try the Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin 30ml from Boots for £12.75.

For a more traditional option, The Ordinary offers a moisturiser for £4.70 for 30ml. However, judging by the glowing reviews for COSRX's Advanced Snail 92 All in One cream on Amazon, it seems like it's definitely worth a try.