Snails: Good for the home aquarium, good with garlic and butter, and also, apparently, good for the skin. A serum loaded with snail mucin — also known as snail excretion or slime — has been making the rounds online and in Amazon shopping carts, and for good reason. The best seller CosRx Snail Mucin Repair Essence, made with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, may seem bizarre and even medieval, but many women rave that it helps improve dullness and dryness. (Check out our beauty editor’s full review.) Curious? Get it while it’s just $17 on Amazon.
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With over 62,000 five-star reviews from verified buyers, this serum has a huge fan base, many of whom rave about how hydrated and glowing skin feels after use.
Why is it a good deal?
Normally it costs US$25, this cult favorite It can be yours for over 30% off right now. The price has fluctuated over time, but today you’ll get it for just $17 – the lowest price we’ve seen in months.
Why do I need this?
CosRxThe lightweight formula absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a film or feel heavy on the skin. It is hypoallergenic and also free from artificial fragrances. It’s easy to incorporate into your routine: just pat it in with your fingertips after cleansing and toning your face. Gawping at the slimy texture is completely optional (but recommended if you want to gross out your family).
You must be wondering about the helpers that do this wonder. No, snails are not being ripped out of backyards across the country. Nor are they harmed in the manufacturing process. The slime is collected by placing the snails on a mesh net and allowing them to roam freely for 30 minutes. Afterwards, the snails are transferred back to their homes.
What the reviewers say
CosRx Energy Repair Essence is not just for people who spend hours on TikTok, although more than 54 million of them watched the video above. Women over 40 also rave about the serum’s effects on Amazon — and more than 62,000 shoppers have given the serum a five-star rating.
Pros
One user wrote: “My ‘old’ skin looks new again. My husband said it felt ‘tight’. … I’ll take it, as a woman in her 40s, I don’t know why this stuff isn’t all over the place, because it’s a game changer.”
Another chimed in: “The product is amazing. I’m 54 but I look 40!”
“At 60, I tried a lot of skin care products,” shared a former skeptic. “I haven’t been more impressed with any product. … It has a light scent and you don’t need to use a lot. My bottle was half empty after a few months. It completely erased some old scars from some facial surgery. My skin is much more toned and the wrinkles are minimized.”
“Magic for sensitive and dry skin!” exclaimed a fan. “I started using it about a month ago. My skin is much softer, hydrated and healthier! Several people have complimented my skin lately. … Before using, my skin was dull, dry and very prone to acne. , despite using many other products, I highly recommend it! The only downside is that it feels viscous at first, but it absorbs quickly.
Cons
The reviewer above wasn’t the only one who didn’t like the initial “slimy” texture: “The consistency is a little slimy at first, but it absorbs/dries quickly,” secured one.
Another writer added, “The slime part takes a little getting used to, but for what it does to my skin, it’s worth it.”
Even fans agree that it’s hard to get over the initial ick factor of being, well, snail slime: “It was a little strange mentally to get over the fact that it actually looks exactly like what you imagine snail slime to look like,” he joked. a user. “But it dries in 5 minutes and then you can’t tell if it’s on, working on it is magic.”
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