SNAIL slime is all the rage these days, and many say it’s worth overdoing it.
Beauty fans have raved about a snail serum currently for sale on Amazon that has earned them flattering compliments.
O Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Essence of PowerNormally $25, it’s on sale for more than half off at $12.
While the unconventional ingredient may seem strange to some, many who have tried it have been pleasantly surprised.
“Snail mucin: strangely wonderful,” wrote one reviewer.
He added that the skincare essence was like “moisturizing magic.”
“My skin feels hydrated and soft, without any signs of irritation. For something that looks like it should be gliding around the garden, it’s doing a pretty decent job,” he said.
“No smell, no problem. Fortunately, there is no smell. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it’s completely odorless. A big plus for me.”
Although the “slimy” texture of the serum took some getting used to, he explained that the results lived up to their promise.
“If you can get over the idea of getting snail secretion all over your face, Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence is worth a try,” he said.
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“Just don’t expect miracles – snails can’t do much.”
Another satisfied customer said she wished she could give the serum 10 stars instead of five.
“At 65, this is the best skincare product I have ever used. After years of sunbathing, working, riding and showing horses in Florida, my skin was starting to feel rough and show some wrinkles,” she said.
“After about three weeks, I saw a definite difference in my skin texture and visible wrinkles.”
She was over the moon when she started getting attention for her improved skin.
“At about six weeks, people were asking me if I had a chemical peel or Botox,” she said.
Even loved ones noticed that her skin had taken leaps and bounds.
“Last weekend, a friend who I hadn’t seen in about eight months said, ‘What have you done to your skin? It looks like glass!'” she said.
“I will tell everyone about this product. It’s been a game changer for my skin at this age.”
She admitted that while the serum isn’t magical, it’s as close as it gets.
“No, it didn’t make me look 25 years old. However, it took a good 10 years off my face,” she said.
“[It has] smoothed puffiness and fine lines; my skin is moist and soft.”
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