Comparison between COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence vs. THE KLOG Snail Mucin Energy Essence

Find out which product is better for your skin.

12 Ingredients 15

1
Snail Secretion Filtrate
1
"aspergillus/​snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate
2
Betaine
2
Dioscorea Opposita (Wild Yam) Root Extract
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Betaine
4
1,2-Hexanediol
4
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Sodium Polyacrylate
5
Propanediol
6
Phenoxyethanol
6
Butylene Glycol
7
Sodium Hyaluronate
7
Sodium Hyaluronate
8
Allantoin
8
Panthenol
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Uniqueness4 out of 12
33.3%
Uniqueness7 out of 15
46.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
1 out of 12
8%
chemical
9 out of 12
75%
natural
3 out of 15
20%
chemical
7 out of 15
47%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Betaine#2Butylene Glycol#31,2-Hexanediol#4Sodium Hyaluronate#7Allantoin#8Panthenol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#8
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Betaine#31,2-Hexanediol#4Butylene Glycol#6Sodium Hyaluronate#7Panthenol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence vs. THE KLOG Snail Mucin Energy Essence
Position 1

#1Snail Secretion Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#1"aspergillus/​snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

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#2Dioscorea Opposita (Wild Yam) Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

Position 4
Both products have the same component on this position.

#41,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 5

#5Sodium Polyacrylate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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