The best snail mucin face creams of 2022

Probably, there is no girl / woman left who would not know about the benefits of snail mucin in cosmetology. In fact, this is her mucus. The beneficial effect of this component was discovered back in the 20s in South America. Who would have thought that it could be so effective. To date, it has been proven that products with snail mucin improve the appearance, give smoothness and elasticity to the skin.

Today, on the shelves of stores you can see beautiful jars with anti-aging and not only face creams based on mucin. We will tell you which one is the best in 2022 and show you how to choose it.

Editor’s Choice

MIZON All In One Snail Repair Cream

This cream is distinguished by an innovative formula, which consists of 92% snail mucus and does not lead the skin to addiction. The tool can solve several skin problems at once – smooth out scars and post-acne scars, highlight age spots, eliminate acne, smooth wrinkles. In addition, the composition contains many plant extracts: birch bark, wormwood, raspberry, yarrow, green tea, arnica, gentian and purslane, as well as useful components – adenosine, hyaluronic acid and birch sap. Such a potent complex is able to create a protective layer against the negative effects of environmental factors and ultraviolet radiation. Perfect for renewing the surface of aged and mature skin.

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Rating of the top 10 face creams with snail mucin according to KP

1. Lizavecca Milky Piggy Glutinous Mask

The sensational brand Elizavecca also introduced a snail cream. More precisely, this is not just a cream, but a night cream mask. 80% of the product consists of snail mucin. The girls noticed that already after the first application, the skin was nourished, mimic wrinkles were smoothed out, age spots brightened, and the overall skin tone evened out. Those who used the cream-mask for a long time noticed that the rashes began to heal quickly, freckles began to lighten. They need to be used correctly – used exactly as a mask. If you apply the product as a cream, you may be disappointed – it will not be completely absorbed.

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2. COSRX Advanced Snail 92

As in the previous instance, this cream contains 92% snail mucin extract, and thanks to this amount, the skin is able to start recovery processes at the cellular level, thereby slowing down aging. The composition of the product is supplemented with hyaluronic acid, vitamin complex, arginine, panthenol, allantoin and adenosine. The mix of active ingredients of the cream allows it to be used for any skin type. With a pleasant texture, the product is quickly distributed over the surface, effectively accelerating the healing of scars and stagnant spots. As a result of application, the skin acquires an even tone, its elasticity and elasticity increase.

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3. Secret Key Black Snail Original Cream

Universal cream with black Iberian snail extract, which is especially recommended for owners of combination and oily skin, it is easy to apply and has the ability to mattify. Contains 90% snail secretion, as well as healthy oils – olive and shea, plant extracts of peony, pomegranate, Japanese kelp, wormwood, licorice, yeast. The cream restores skin health, working simultaneously in different directions: heals, removing inflammation, post-acne, scars, scars, age spots, moisturizes, restoring tone and elasticity, and also rejuvenates, smoothing out visible wrinkles.

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4. The Skin House Wrinkle Snail System Cream

If we turn to customer reviews, then most of all positive ratings are for this particular cream – the most capricious when applied, but one of the most effective. The product contains 92% snail mucin, as well as plant extracts and adenosine. It has a very unusual viscous consistency, it may be difficult to apply the product to the skin and absorb it. However, after application, the result fully pays for these inconveniences – the skin seems to be nourished from the inside, looks fresh, even and younger. Recommended for sensitive, oily, problematic skin with pronounced inflammation. Due to its unusual consistency, it is best used as a full face mask just before bed.

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5. Farmstay Escargot Noblesse Intensive Cream

If your skin is gradually losing elasticity, then you should take a closer look at this cream from the premium series. It is based on royal snail mucus filtrate, allantoin and plant extracts of tiger lily, aloe vera, lavender. The cream is incredibly nourishing, and it is suitable for any type of skin with age-related changes, because it is aimed at combating various shortcomings. At the same time, it affects the uneven tone of the face, brightening pigmentation, and smoothes out traces of post-acne, eliminates traces of irritation and peeling, rejuvenates – activates the processes of regeneration of dermal cells, increasing its firmness and elasticity. In addition, it is able to reliably protect the skin from external influences, including UV radiation and temperature extremes.

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6. Deoproce Snail Recovery Cream

This cream, due to the content of a high concentration of snail mucus filtrate, is capable of a multifunctional regenerating and anti-aging effect. Mucin, having high regenerative properties, starts regenerative cellular processes – the appearance of the skin gradually begins to change. All existing wrinkles are smoothed out, age spots are lightened, dull complexion is eliminated and skin immunity is restored. The cream complex is supplemented with active herbal ingredients – niacinamide and beeswax. Due to this, the tool has a fairly stretchy texture, but there are no problems with application and distribution. In addition, you will definitely be pleased with the volume of the product – 100 ml, which is enough for a long period.

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7. Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream

An elegant beautiful jar with a high content of a valuable component is a real motivator for your daily routine of caring for your face. According to the manufacturer, he included red ginseng in the diet of his snails, which has useful components, which, in turn, also passed into the composition of snail mucus. The cream has a revitalizing power, providing a double effect on the skin: restores and moisturizes. It also contains sea water, baobab extract, plant stem cells. The cream complex prevents the appearance of wrinkles, tightens pores, eliminates acne marks, fills dull skin with health and beauty, smoothes existing wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new signs of aging. Suitable for all skin types.

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8. The Saem Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Cream

The action of this cream is concentrated on intensive moisturizing and nourishing the skin, as well as gentle protection from external factors. It contains a high golden snail mucin filtrate, which provides the skin with rejuvenation and healing of its cover. Other active ingredients in the form of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, adenosine, peony extract fill the skin with moisture and enrich it with vitamins. Suitable for day and night care for all skin types.

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9. Nature Republic Snail Solution Cream

The snails used to obtain the valuable mucin that is part of this cream live on the tea bushes of the rare Chinese “golden” tea tree. It is its leaves that are the source of a mass of useful vitamins and amino acids and, in combination, the main dish in the diet of snails. Therefore, their mucus has the same beneficial properties of green tea. In addition to the main base – snail mucin, the product contains other useful components: adenosine, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vanilla and cocoa extracts. The cream acts immediately in three directions: rejuvenates, heals and protects the delicate skin of the face. The tool is suitable for the care of any type of dermis, including the most sensitive. After application, the face looks refreshed and rested, and the skin feels young and beautiful.

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10. Dr.Jart+ Time Returning Cream

Concentrated cream containing 77% snail mucus from the premium line of the brand provides the skin with rapid regeneration, erasing the signs of aging and dehydration. The complex is supplemented by more than 20 safe components in the form of adenosine, plant extracts – wormwood, aloe vera, licorice, lemon, chamomile, Damascus rose. With a dense texture, the product is supplely distributed over the skin, does not cause inconvenience when applied. Suitable as daily care.

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How to choose a face cream with snail mucin

The active use of snail mucin for cosmetic purposes began relatively recently. The extract began to be added in the manufacture of cosmetics in Asian countries to almost every skin product. Do not worry about the snails, none of them were harmed in the production of this cosmetic. For the extraction of mucin, special snail farms are organized, where ideal comfortable conditions are created for them.

Snail mucin, or snail mucus filtrate, is produced by snail epithelial cells in response to physical stress and belongs to a group of beneficial proteins. Contains a whole storehouse of useful elements, namely:

Thickness and gel-like consistency are given to it by acidic polysaccharides. Due to its composition, mucin has accelerated regenerative, keratolic (exfoliating) and rejuvenating properties. Therefore, the use of cosmetics with its content is equally good for various skin problems – wrinkles, puffiness, age spots, acne, scars, inflammation and irritation.

When choosing a cream with snail mucin, be guided by the composition of the product, its texture and a detailed description of the manufacturer on the packaging label. Such creams may have different concentrations of the active extract, on which the visible effect, consistency density and time of its application will directly depend. Accordingly, the higher the concentration, the denser the texture and the more effective the result. However, in the compositions of snail creams, other active substances may be present – various vegetable oils, moisturizers. Therefore, when studying their composition, pay attention to the amount of natural ingredients – they should, as a rule, be at the top of the list. The abundance of synthetic components act instantly, but in the long term, the effect of them is lost, causing skin addiction and other unpleasant consequences.

The consistency of the snail cream varies: from classic viscosity to a lighter texture – gel. The reference snail cream is suitable for the care of dry, aging skin, as its dense texture better fills the deepest layers of the dermis with useful nutrients. The texture of the gel or cream-gel is most suitable for owners of oily, problematic, normal and combination skin. Creams with snail mucin have a cumulative effect, so you can only see the final result after a course of application.

Expert Opinion

Kristina Arnaudova, dermatovenereologist, cosmetologist, candidate of medical sciences:

To maintain youthful skin, in addition to professional procedures at the cosmetologist, you must not forget about home care, which should be regular and matched to your skin type. One of the most popular ingredients in skin care today is snail mucin. Already from the name it becomes clear that this ingredient is obtained from the mucus produced by molluscs.

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Our judge Kristina Arnaudova will tell you in more detail what is the peculiarity of creams with snail mucin and how best to use them.