I Use Emily Ratajkowskis GoTo Serum To Soothe StressedOut Skin — And It Contains A Surprising Ingredient

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I could hardly contain the song of the mermen of the sodden slums. I am also a priest. It's unclear whether drinking snails distorts my commitment to a meat-free lifestyle (shellfish falls into a gray area as far as I'm concerned). With a snail-like tone, snail exfoliation is part of my skincare routine. In particular, CosRX Snail Mucin from 96% Power Repairing Essence excels among several secretion-boosting formulas I've tried. Emily Ratajkowski also uses the product, noting that it soothes her "troubled" skin. Are you interested? Grab the serum while it's still on sale! For a limited time, CosRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence is half off, now $13 a bottle.

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CosRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence is a hydrating, soothing, serum-like product that deeply hydrates all skin types. The main ingredient, snail secretion, provides a moisturizing effect and makes the skin plump and smooth. It also soothes dry and flaky skin and is suitable for sensitive skin.

ICYMI: Snail slime or snail secretion is a skincare ingredient from South Korea popularized by K-Beauty. The ingredient is highly moisturizing, according to scientific research, and further studies have shown that snail secretions can aid collagen production and reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time. Mucins are also very soothing to the skin due to their natural allantoin content; CosRX Serum is formulated with an impressive 96% concentration of magical mucin, packed with multi-tasking ingredients.

The other protagonist is sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid that hydrates the skin with its moisturizing properties. In addition to two great skincare ingredients, the CosRX formula blends many of the potential skin irritants with its fragrances, making it more suitable for sensitive skin types.

If you're wondering what snail secretions feel like on your skin, this serum is runny when applied and slightly sticky when applied. However, it absorbs within minutes of application, leaving skin feeling incredibly smooth. With its hydrating power, it creates a dewy, plump look and serves as a light, buildable base for my next skincare routine. My foundation also glides on smoother after using it.

Ratajkowski and I aren't the only ones using CosRX 96% Snail Mucin Essence Serum; It's an Amazon bestseller with a 4.6 star rating and over 24,000 reviews backed by a seemingly endless stream of praise. A customer of the second bottle called the serum "incredibly hydrating," which is great for moisturizing during the winter when skin is very dry. Another reviewer with eczema-prone skin was impressed with how gentle the formula is; "I'm very sensitive to what I put on my face," they shared, "[but] it's not irritating at all." They sang the serum's praises, adding: "My face has a very natural glow and is very smooth and soft."

Notably, no snails are harmed in the production of Mucin Essence, which is advertised as cruelty-free. According to the brand, the mucin is "produced in a safe environment" and is suitable for snails, then its secretions are "processed as a cosmetic ingredient" and added to the final product.

If you love silky smooth and hydrated skin, grab CosRX's Snail Mucin Serum while it's 50% off.

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