Shop COSRX Snail Mucin Repair Serum — 22% off

Want plumper, more youthful skin? I have one word for you — hydration.

And I’m not just talking about chugging a gallon of water per day, but getting the health necessity topically via an essence, like COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Serum.

Unless you read our review of the viral skincare product, you’re probably grimacing (and making those fine lines deeper) because of its star ingredient, snail secretion filtrate, but here me out — it’s not gross like it sounds.

Snail mucin is loaded with antioxidants, which fight against photoaging, meaning it will help your skin look fresh and dewy. Currently 22% off, nearly 100,000 Amazon shoppers have given it a rating, with 40,000 adding it to their cart last month alone. Plus, multiple members of Post Wanted love it.

The product’s selling point? Mainly that it’s non-sticky and gives visable results that include brighter and smoother skin.

The COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Serum has hyaluronic acid and betaine to lock in moisture, hydrating skin and making it appear plumper and minimizing the look of fine lines. Allatoin combats inflammation, while its snail secretion filtrate promotes cell regeneration and elasticity.

Essences in general are good to add to your routine. The concentrated, water-based solutions are typically packed with actives, such as peptides and ferments — you know, the stuff that derms and skincare enthusiasts insist on.

“What I love most about this product and what I consider its standout feature is its affinity toward skin-brightening,” shared commerce writer and content strategist, Victoria McDonnell. “I feel not only glass skin-smooth but also glowy.”

Similarly, shoppers have praised the essence serum for how effectively it addresses uneven texture. “My skin no longer feels tight and the congestion of little bumps on my forehead has almost gone away,” wrote one happy customer. “I also noticed my makeup looked [smoother] and flawless when it would look cakey and flaky before!”

If you’ve been thinking of getting an expensive facial or procedure as part of your new year, new me resolution, pause that idea and try this first. You may find yourself happily surprised, and no matter what, you’ll be saving a few extra dollars.

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