At 32 I had stubborn hormonal acne and dry flaky skin (thanks in part to the dry climate in Colorado) I was tired of constantly fighting my skin and embarked on a journey to get the clear youthful skin I deserved. I was pleased to find that the skin of my dreams in a Korean beauty inspired routine. The best part is that nearly all the products I tried were relatively inexpensive and readily available from amazon. My acne is non-existent now and the tone and texture of my skin is so supple and smooth. I have provided a list of my routine below which includes this product. I’m not saying this is the best or only way to achieve my results, I just thought others would be interested in what I used.
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AM- hydrating, lightweight, works under makeup
Cleanser -
BOOTS Botanics All Bright Gentle Cleansing Cream
(purchased from Ulta for a fraction of the price $6.99)
First Toner-
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, 4 oz.
– $7.00 - This is like a drink of water for your face. I love this stuff and will spray again randomly throughout the day whenever I need a refresher. The aroma is a little strong for my liking but (almost like perfume) but I’m willing to overlook since the rose and aloe does so much for my skin. I used to use just straight rose water which has a very present smell but I like the spray delivery of this product better.
Moisturizing Toner-
[Skin Food] Premium Avocado Rich Toner 180ml
–$12.98 - I can’t say enough about this. It’s a nice thick toner much more substantial that the western watery toners I was used to. The smell of this is very bright and green (that’s the best way I can think of to explain it) I love the smell! Every now and then I will smell it on my face and it gives me an invigorating boost. This toner works well to moisturize and calm my skin and will certainly be re-purchasing. A little goes a long way with this stuff so that won’t be for quite some time!
Treatment-
Body Merry Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Anti-aging with Vitamic C and Natural Green Tea, 2 Oz
– $13.99 - I use this during the day to keep my skin feeling hydrated and give my skin the boost of anti-oxidants to help combat ageing. This is a lightweight serum (which is why I use it under my makeup) but it does take some time to fully absorb in and dry on my skin. After I put this on I generally go and have breakfast before coming back to finish. The aroma leans more towards green tea which again I find refreshing for the morning. The syrup is a milky and slightly viscous with minimal stickiness.
Eye Cream-
Loreal Revitalift Eye Cream 0.5 Ounce (14ml)
(14ml) – (Purchased from Ulta)
Face Cream-
[MIZON] Snail Recovery Gel Cream 45ml (1.52 fl.oz.) Pack of 2
– $9.99/ 2-pack - Lightweight moisturizer which works perfectly under makeup. This product doesn’t’ have much of a smell. The consistency is unique halfway between a gel and a cream. Glides on smoothly and provides a decent amount of hydration when combines with my other hydrating products. I don’t like to use occlusive products during the day and this moisturizer fits the bill.
PM-all about Snail- Repair, Hydrated, Moisturize
Makeup Remover-
Boots Botanics All Bright Soothing Eye Make-up Remover 5 oz.
– Purchased at Ulta for a fraction of the price - $6.99
Double Cleanse -
[Total 2Pcs] The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Oil + Foam SET
–$14.21 - The oil cleanser feels light and silky. At night, I massage 1 pump into my skin and works well to dissolve the days make-up. Once I am done breaking down all the makeup, I use water to get some of it off before moving to the foam cleanser. My only complaint is that the fragrance is a little strong and can burn my eyes if I’m not careful. It leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. The foam cleanser works well to clean off the oil left on my face. The foam cleanser aroma is a lot more tolerable to me. It comes out of the tube a shimmery white color and is Very gentle. These two cleansers work well to get my face clean and ready for treatments without that typical tight feeling. They leave my skin soft and moisturized.
Exfoliation -
Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System Microdermabrasion Treatment 1 Kit
- $21.99 - one a week - I used to use philosophy's microderm kit but this one offers the same exact results for 1/2 of the price. This exfoliator leaves my skin feeling baby soft but it does seem a tad harsh so I don't like to use it too frequently. I love the fresh citrus smell of the crystals and the warming foaming action once you put on the activator. Since I only use this once a week it lasts for a VERY long time and is totally worth the price.
Toner-
[Skin Food] Premium Avocado Rich Toner 180ml
–$12.98 I can’t say enough about this. It’s a nice thick toner much more substantial that the western watery toners I was used to. The smell of this is very bright and green (that’s the best way I can think of to explain it) I love the smell! Every now and then I will smell it on my face and it gives me an invigorating boost. This toner works well to moisturize and calm my skin and will certainly be re-purchasing. A little goes a long way with this stuff so that won’t be for quite some time!
*Essence -
[Cosrx] Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml
– $15.85 - I only use this at night because it does leave bit of a film on my face which I find unpleasant under make up. It dries quickly and a single pump gives me enough to cover my whole face and neck. There is no smell to speak of but it does have a slimy snail-y texture ( it is 96% slime!) and can be a bit tacky once its all said and done. I have also used this on some iron burns to help it heal faster and minimize scaring with a lot of success.
Treatment-
MIZON Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule - Anti Wrinkle - Multi Function Formula
- $11.43 - Anti Wrinkle - Multi Function Formula- Clear viscous liquid. Not nearly as slimy as the essence. No smell, absorbs quickly. I focus heavily on the snail products at night because I read that the copper peptides naturally contained in the snail can
alter the effectiveness of the vitamin C and vice versa.
Spot Treatment-
[MIZON] Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot 30ml
– $14.95 - Use only as needed – Works wonders to diminish blemishes overnight. I used this quite frequently when I first started but after a while using all these products I didn’t have any acne to speak of!
Sheet Mask -
Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheet, 16 Combo Pack
– $10.40 - I use once a week. I know that sheet masks are the totally hot thing in Korean beauty but I don’t think they do much for me other than a relaxing home spa experience. I just don’t see that they provide much and probably will not be buying more.
Eye Cream-
MIZON Korean Cosmetics Snail Repair Eye Cream, 1 Ounce
1 Ounce – $13.98 - Light weight, absorbs quickly. The container is quite generous and a little will go a long way. I think I will have this for a while! It doesn’t have any smell.
Face Cream-
MIZON Black Snail All In One Cream, 2.40 Ounce
–$10.49 - Like all of the Mizon Snail products I have tried this is a very easy introduction into the world of snail skin care. It has minimum smell and lightweight texture. Minimal slime factor, you wouldn’t even know it was snail in a blind comparison. It has a off white color and a lightweight consistency. It doesn’t work wall as an occlusive if that’s what you want you may need to add a different moisturizer at night.
Face Oils- I use a mixture of two oils applied at once:
Radha Beauty Rosehip Oil 4 oz - 100% Pure Cold Pressed Certified Organic
. - $13.95 - and
Radha Beauty Moroccan Argan Oil for Hair, Face & Skin 4 oz - USDA Organic 100% Pure Cold pressed Virgin Oil From Morocco - By Radha Beauty
–$12.95 - I like to use the oils last because I feel like it really seals everything in and provides moisture to last me through the night. The rosehip oil is very yellow orange so I wouldn’t recommend using during the day abut I do sometimes mix the Argan oil in with my foundation if I want a dewier look.
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COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence 3.38 fl.oz, 100ml, Hydrating Serum for Face with Snail Secretion Filtrate for Dull and Damaged Skin, Not Tested on Animals, No Parabens, Korean Skincare
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COSRX Post Acne Mark Recovery - Snail Mucin 96% Essence + Vitamin C 23% Serum, Intensive Hydrating for Fine lines, Hyperpigmentation, After Blemish Care$33.75 $50.00This bundle contains 2 items -
COSRX Skin Cycling Routine - Snail Mucin 96% Essence + Retinol 0.1 Cream, Recovery Set for Face and Neck, Fine Lines Spot Treatment, Repair Cream for Face$39.99 $50.00This bundle contains 2 items -
COSRX Skin Cycling Routine - Snail Mucin 96% Essence + Retinol 0.5 Oil, Recovery Set for Face and Neck, Fine Lines Spot Treatment, Repair Oil for Face$39.99 $45.54This bundle contains 2 items
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Product Description
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 Snail 96 Mucin Essence |  Snail 92 Cream |  Snail Dual Essence |  Snail Eye Cream |  Snail Gel Cleanser |  Snail Sheet Mask | |
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Product type
| Essence | Cream | Essence | Eye Cream | Cleanser | Face Mask |
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Key benefits
| Tone skin & reduce dark spots | Tone and soothe skin barrier | Reduce hyperpigmentation | Brighten & tighten eye area | Cleanse & retore skin barrier | Hydrate & nourish skin |
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When to use
| After cleansing & toning | After applying serum/essence | After cleansing & toning | After applying serum/essence | For cleansing skin | After cleansing & toning |
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Tested on sensitive skin
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Not tested on animals
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I recently switched up my whole skincare routine because my previous products were drying my skin out even more and too harsh for my skin. My skin was so dry with dry acne around my chin, cheeks and forehead I also have eczema prone skin so I am very sensitive to skincare products and can break out in dry, red, itchy patches easily so I was kind of nervous to use this serum because I wasn’t sure if I was going to be allergic to the snail mucin or not. Thankfully I wasn’t, I added this serum to my skincare a week ago I have been using it night and morning and just in 2-3 days my acne started to clear up and I’ve notice the pores on my nose have shrunk significantly. I didn’t expect the pore shrinking, I got this serum specifically for my dry skin, my pores on my nose were HUGE now you can barely even see them in pictures. My skin has plumped up and to the touch it’s so soft, I’ve also notice my skin color is evening out instead of having discoloration, I wish I had a before picture because this serum has seriously saved my skin along with my other skincare products (picture posted is me at 5am in the morning, just waking up). I posted a picture of my skincare routine incase anybody with severe dry acne skin or eczema prone skin was interested. I do not wash or tone my face in the morning, i spritz my face with bottled spring water (tap water is too harsh) rub in the serum & moisturize. Just an important suggestion, Make sure your face is always damp before using this serum, do not put this serum on dry skin you’ll either break out or won’t get the full effect of this serum. Give this serum a go! The worst that can happen is that your allergic to the snail mucin and might break out but your skin will heal, it is totally worth the try!P.s. for the negative reviews stating that this product is horrible it’s because they are most likely allergic to the snail mucin and had a horrible reaction or put the serum on dry skin, not that the product itself is horrible so do not be turned off by all the bad reviews and pictures of the reviewers with their skin severely broken out. It’s worth the try! Your skin can always heal from an allergic reaction.
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