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Women are raving about a ‘game-changing’ face cream with a very interesting ingredient: real snail slime. Yes, you read that right.
OK, so far so icky but does the slimy stuff really live up to the hype? Well, it certainly seems so, if the thousands of five-star reviews are anything to go by...
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The product that people can't seem to get enough of is Cosrx's Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream.
What's all the hype about?
The face cream contains 92% snail secretion filtrate (yes you heard that right — 92%) which is essentially a fancy way of saying snail slime, the substance naturally produced by the critters to help protect and repair their skin.
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And you might be surprised to learn that this rather unique ingredient has been used for thousands of years to treat everything from healing wounds and treating burns to helping with other skin issues. Which is why this particular face cream has been applauded for its impressive results.
With a rich gel-type cream texture, it is suitable for a variety of different skin types, including those with dehydrated, dull and rough or red, irritated skin, according to the brand (but if you're unsure, it's always best to speak to a dermatologist).
Available from Sephora UK, where it's currently on special offer, it should typically be used morning and night – or as needed if your skin is feeling particularly dry or aggravated.
What exactly is snail slime?
Even though it sounds like a strange thing to apply to your face, snail slime – or snail mucin, as it’s commonly referred to – has a host of different skincare benefits.
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Not only does it soothe irritated skin but it also improves skin elasticity, giving your face a healthier and glowier appearance.
In addition to this, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help those who struggle with regular breakouts and blemishes.
If you’re a little wary of applying snail slime to your face (and let's face it, who wouldn't be?), the cream is both hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.
And women from all over the world have been raving about it in their reviews and across social media.
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What are people saying?
One happy shopper took to the Sephora website to say ‘...saw a TikTok that said the moisturiser was a game changer more than the essence and I have to agree, has a lovely but slimy consistency but don’t let this put you off, it feels wonderful on the skin like a big glass of water or snail juice if you will, gives me that glass skin look in a matter of minutes whilst also hydrating my skin and making it plump.’
While another fan of the face cream wrote: ‘The only thing that has saved my skin! I have dry skin in general and from using tretinoin for my adult spots, this with the essence is a holy grail!’
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Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream is available from Sephora.co.uk.
Ellis Cochrane