The best face creams with snail mucus (mucin)

TonyMoly

Our compatriots became acquainted with the TonyMoly brand thanks to BB creams and a line of primers and creams in the form of eggs. The company has also released a whole series of snail creams - Intense Care Live Snail :

• Intense Repair Live Snail Skin Tonic from TonyMoly is the first stage of daily home care, contains 45% snail extract. 140 ml, 1550 RUR. The second stage, a lotion with the same content of snail extract is called Intense Repair Live Snail Lotion. The price is the same - 40ml, 1550 rub. Concentrated essence from TonyMoly Intense Repair Live Snail Essence (80% snail extract) can be used both as one of the stages of care and as an independent product. 35ml, 1790 rub.
• An intensive eye cream with a dispenser from this line, Intense Care Live Snail Eye Cream, promises to smooth and restore the elasticity of the skin in this delicate area. 35ml, 1790 rub.
• Evening/night cream with 70% snail concentrate, developed by TonyMoly, will be the final step in your daily home care. 45ml.. 1690 rub.
• This series of the TonyMoly brand also includes serum in ampoules and masks - the concentration of snail extract in these products is 90%. Ampoules are used no more than twice a month, and a mask - a week. 8 ampoules of 4 ml and a mask of 40 ml, 2080 rub.

You can also purchase:

• regenerating foam for washing Intense Repair Live Snail Foam Cleanser 15-ml, 990 rub.
• Intense Repair Live Snail BB Cream with good coverage and a matte finish. 150ml. 1450 rub.

And to top it off with an eye mask:

• Disposable gel – Intense Repair Live Snail Hydro-gel Mask for use once or twice a week. They are said to be a good “instant beauty” product in case your skin needs to be instantly brought into proper shape before going out. 5 pieces, 1290.
• Intense care mask for the skin under the eyes – Intense Care Snail Eye Mask by TonyMoly. It is used 1-2 times a week and is designed to relieve puffiness, lighten dark circles and tighten the skin in this delicate area. 1 piece, 140 rub.

Adherents of snail creams will certainly like this anti-aging hand product. Users claim that it really hydrates the skin without leaving it feeling sticky. 60ml, 790 rub.

Secret Key Snail Repairing Cream 50 ml

Description: The cream has a thick and viscous consistency moisturizes and nourishes the skin, effectively combats skin imperfections, and improves tissue regeneration. Maintains the necessary level of skin moisture throughout the day. It has an anti-aging effect and can be used in the fight against age spots. Skin type: Dry, irritation-prone, sensitive Effect: Anti-aging, Restoration, Nourishment, Softening. Age: 25+, 35+, 40+ Price*: 10$

How to get snail mucus

Research into the benefits of snail mucin for human skin began in the 80s of the last century. The owner of a farm in South America that grows edible snails, Bascunian, was the first to notice the amazing properties of the mollusk secretion. He noticed that the skin on the hands of workers who collect snails for sale to restaurants is always smooth, soft and velvety. Then, until 1995, the secretion of mollusks was studied; the first cream with mucus filtrate was released under the Elitsin brand, which positioned itself as restoring, softening, and rejuvenating.

• Mucus is collected from special edible cosmetic snails Helix Aspera Müller. The shellfish is farmed. To obtain the maximum volume of mucus, they are stimulated. For this, a special climate regime is used - high temperature and air humidity, which forces the snails to move, releasing secretions. Some farms extract it by placing snails in centrifuges. When rotating, the mollusks experience stress and secrete a large amount of mucin to protect the body from damage.

After collecting the mucus, it is washed, filtered, and processed in a centrifuge to remove contaminants. The more purification steps, the healthier the final product.

In what cases is cream with snail extract used?

Snail cream with snail extract is used to rejuvenate, moisturize, brighten, heal, relieve inflammation and regenerate the skin. One face cream, as a rule, performs several functions simultaneously.

For oily skin prone to all kinds of rashes, greasy shine, and enlarged pores, preparations with a higher concentration of mucin are used. These creams:

• moisturize oily skin well, thereby reducing the production of sebum (which the skin actively produces precisely when there is a lack of hydration);
• eliminate greasy shine;
• cleanse and tighten pores;
• perfectly heal inflammation;
• lighten stagnant spots from post-acne, prevent the formation of scars and, with regular use, prevent further inflammatory reactions on the skin.

Let's sum it up

Most cosmetic brands have planted the idea in our heads that even an expensive cream is unable to radically improve the skin. Do you want to get rid of serious problems? Go to the cosmetologist! Asian brands are rapidly destroying this stereotype by releasing inexpensive but powerful cosmetics. Yes, it can really transform you in just 2-3 months of regular and correct use. And since snail extract is one of the most prominent representatives of the composition of Asian cosmetics, everyone first gets acquainted with it.

That's all, thanks for your attention! Nastya Vorobyova was with you, see you again.

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Review of popular products

A few years ago, the main producer of cosmetics with snail mucin was Korea. Today, face and hand creams, masks and other products can be found in the lines of many, including Russian and Belarusian manufacturers. The rating of the most popular snail remedies is below.

Mizon All in One Snail Repair Cream

Soft Korean gel contains 92% Snail Extract, as well as raspberry, chamomile, purslane oil, allantoin, glycolic acid, collagen, elastin and other components. Multifunctional cosmetic product of the 3rd generation, renews the surface of the dermis without causing addiction.

Maintains youth , enhances recovery processes, is effective against scars, stretch marks, acne, acne. Improves the appearance of dull, tired skin with wrinkles and signs of photoaging. Has a softening, anti-inflammatory, smoothing effect.

Bm.B Co Snail Gold Volume Filler

The cream contains snail secretion extract, vitamin E, aloe leaves, kojic and hyaluronic acids, chamomile and Asian centella extracts. It has pronounced rejuvenating properties, accelerates the process of cell division, stimulates its own synthesis of collagen and elastin. Tightens the décolleté, neck, face area, maintains health and youth. Saturates with vitamins, moisture, tightens pores, improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Active against scars, scars, stretch marks, cellulite, removes greasy shine. Maintains water balance and protects against external factors.

Eyenlip Pure Snail Recovery Eye Cream

Snail cosmetic product for thin delicate skin around the eyes. The anti-aging product activates the production of elastin and collagen, smoothes wrinkles, increases elasticity and firmness in the application area. Whitens pigmentation, prevents inflammation. Soothes, moisturizes, protects against early aging. It comes in a light consistency, is instantly absorbed, does not leave a feeling of greasy, sticky, and does not slide under foundation or powder. Contains snail mucin, peptides, glycolic acid, saccharides, antioxidants, plant extracts.

Elishacoy Skin Repairing Snail Cream

A gentle cream with 91% snail mucus from a Korean brand that can be used for the face, including applied to the delicate skin of the eyelids. Contains Snail Secretion Filtrate, flower extracts, glycerin, natural essential oils. Actively fights inflammation due to aloe vera, moisturizes due to hyaluronic acid, adenosine in the composition prevents the appearance of wrinkles and increases elasticity. Peptides fight age-related changes and relax facial muscles. Nutrition is provided by macadamia oil.

The cream heals , reduces the number of acne and rashes, softens, regulates the secretion of sebum.

Secret Key Black Snail Original Cream

The product contains 90% African black snail secretion filtrate and 20 types of plant extracts. Made in South Korea. Restores the beauty of the skin, enhances tone, removes small wrinkles, refreshes the complexion, nourishes and soothes. Made in the form of a thick gel, it dries quickly without leaving an oily residue.

Fights post-acne, scars, scars, enlarged pores, cleanses well and protects from ultraviolet radiation.

BIOmax Snail Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Anti-aging day cream with a light serum texture, optimal for oily and dry skin, including aging dermis. Restores, launches active renewal, suppresses inflammation, removes hyperemia and damage. Well softens, cools, stops early aging.

• Libriderm produces a product with 5% secretion, hibiscus extract, olive, peach oils and panthenol. Eliminates signs of fatigue, tightens, increases elasticity and corrects imperfections.
• So Leaf Snail Mucus Intensive cream is a Thai intensive nutritional product containing 10,000 mg of mucin.
• Baba de Caracol is a new snail product produced in the Dominican Republic, designed to moisturize, tighten and maintain aging skin.
• The Belarusian brand Belita produces budget products. Face cream will provide complete nutrition and hydration.

Not all are suitable for application on the eyelids. Cosmetologists recommend taking special patches for these purposes.

Recommendations for use

Domestic snail creams from China and Korea have received the best reviews today. But in order for them to bring maximum benefit, you need to smear it in accordance with the instructions:

• Before applying, cleanse the skin with tonic, lotion or other product to remove dirt, grease and cosmetics;
• the cream is not rubbed in, but applied with gentle patting movements, evenly distributed along massage lines from the center to the periphery;
• Usually the structure of such products is viscous, slightly sticky, so after application you need to wait at least 10–15 minutes until completely absorbed;
• if the cream contains more than 90% mucin, it is inconvenient to apply it under makeup, since the foundation will roll off the skin;
• It is optimal to use it as a night remedy.

The minimum course of using cream with mucin is 2 weeks . Only after this period will the result be noticeable. It is not recommended to use it constantly; the skin must be given rest.

Who is snail cosmetics suitable for?

Snail mucus extract is the best remedy for problematic or age-related combination or oily skin. Indications for use:

• mimic, first or deep age wrinkles;
• signs of photoaging, age spots, uneven tone;
• swelling;
• enlarged pores;
• inflammation, acne, blackheads, rosacea.

Mucin extract helps retain moisture molecules, moisturizes, and protects from ultraviolet radiation. Contains keratolytic particles - exfoliates the upper keratinized particles of the epidermis. Due to the antibacterial components included in the composition, it suppresses foci of inflammation, copes with redness, rashes, irritation, and acne. It also contains emollients that heal chapped areas, abrasions, wounds, and burns.

Such cosmetics can be used at any age, they do not cause allergies, are suitable for all skin types and do not cause harm even with prolonged use.