When one of Amazon’s bestsellers in the beauty department goes on sale, you can be sure that it’s a sound investment.
Particularly when the beauty buys in question have had more than 60 per cent slashed from the original price, and there are more than 90,000 people who swear by them.
The COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence has become a cult skincare product among beauty editors, insiders and celebrities, who love its inclusion of snail mucin, which is a powerhouse ingredient for helping red and sensitive skin and replenishing moisture.
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And now it has been discounted from $38 to $14.84.
Snails are known for their ability to heal themselves when injured, and COSRX serum harnesses this power, and applies it to the product — which helps skin heal and promotes collagen growth.
When it comes to the Essence, COSRX promises the top buy will glide onto the skin, building a moisture barrier for long-lasting hydration.
The Essence feels lightweight rather than greasy, and COSRX says it will “absorb straight into the skin”.
“It leaves your face feeling fresh and with a natural glow. Your skin will feel smooth and comfortable,” product information states.
The serum has been described as “incredible” and “holy grail”.
“This serum is marvellous. I’ve been using for approximately two weeks now. My skin is so soft and looks really great,” one shopper wrote.
“I’m glad the hype was real,” said another.
“I received this product two days ago and couldn’t get it out of the packaging fast enough — after so much hype I HAD to know if it lived up! And I’m glad to say that it does.
“This doesn’t correct skin blemishes so much as support the other active ingredients in your skin regime that do and it also locks in hydration.”
A third added: “This was my first foray into K beauty. It won’t be my last!! Moisturising and calming for the skin. Love”.
Snail mucin is a trusted ingredient in the ever-popular Korean beauty world, thanks to the fact it can offer noticeable results within days of regular use.
Dermatologists and facialists say that not only can it help with moisturising the skin and soothing irritation, but it can also help to stimulate collagen production, minimise the appearance of wrinkles and help to erase the look of fine lines.
And the good news is the Korean product isn’t harmful to any animals.
The product is made up of 96 per cent snail secretions — which are gathered by letting the animal slither over a mesh net and collecting the mucous from their trails — and claims to work like a “natural hyaluronic acid”.
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