'I tried COSRX's snail mucin face cream to see if it's worth the hype–and was left surprised'

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As a beauty editor, I'm always on the hunt for the next big thing in skincare. Recently, everyone's been raving about COSRX's Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream.This cream, which boasts snail mucin as its star ingredient, promises to hydrate, repair skin, and provide anti-aging benefits.

But does it really live up to all the buzz? With this trending cream flying off the shelves during Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale – it's currently reduced to £11.73 from £23.99– I decided to give it a go and see if it's worth the hype.

Before we get into the cream itself, let's chat about snail mucin. Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking - snail secretion.This gooey substance is packed with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, and glycoproteins, known for their hydrating, exfoliating, and skin-repairing properties, reports the Mirror.

Interestingly, while snail mucin has become a staple in Korean skincare, its use in beauty products actually started in Chile with the snail cream Elicina.