Snails: good for your home aquarium, good with garlic and butter and also, apparently, good for your skin. A serum loaded with snail mucin — aka snail excretion or slime — is making the rounds online and in Amazon shoppers’ carts, and for good reason. The #1 bestseller CosRx Snail Mucin Repair Essence, made of 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, may sound bizarre and even medieval, but many women rave that it helps improve dullness and dryness. (See our beauty editor’s full review.) Curious? Buy it when it’s only $17 on Amazon.
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 their skin feels after use.
Why is this a good deal?
Normally priced at $25, this cult favorite can be yours with 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 does not leave a film or weigh down the skin. It is hypoallergenic and free of any artificial fragrances. It’s easy to incorporate into your routine: simply pat it on with your fingertips after cleansing and toning your face. Looking at the gooey texture is completely optional (but recommended if you want to gross out your family).
You may be wondering about the little helpers that make this wonder. No, snails are not collected from yards nationwide. They are also not damaged during the manufacturing process. The slime is collected by placing the snails on a mesh net and allowing them to roam freely for 30 minutes. Then the snails are taken home.
What the reviews are saying
CosRx Powerful Restorative Essence isn’t just for people who spend hours on TikTok, although more than 54 million of them watched the video above. Women over 40 are also raving about the effects of the serum on Amazon – and over 62,000 shoppers have given the serum a five-star rating.
Advantages
A user wrote: “My “old” skin looks new again. My husband said she was “torn.” …I’ll take that, as a woman in her 40s! I don’t know why this stuff isn’t everywhere, because it’s a game changer.
Another intervened: “The product is amazing. I’m 54 but I look like I’m 40!”
“At 60, I tried a lot of skin care products,” shared one former skeptic. “I haven’t been more impressed with any product. … It has a light scent and you don’t need to use much. My bottle is half empty after a few months. It has completely wiped out some old scars from some facial surgery. My skin is much more toned and wrinkles are minimized.
“Magic for sensitive and dry skin!” exclaimed a fan. “I started using it about a month ago. My skin is so much softer, hydrated and healthier! Several people have complimented my skin…
