COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Farm Stay Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid All-In-One Ampoule

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Farm Stay Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid All-In-One Ampoule

This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Betaine

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Polyacrylate

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Allantoin

Ethyl Hexanediol

Carbomer

Panthenol

Arginine

Water

Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Water

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Glycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Jojoba Esters

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Lactose

Cellulose

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Triethanolamine

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Jania Rubens Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Xanthan Gum

Disodium EDTA

Adenosine

Parfum

Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lactose, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Parfum

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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