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COSRX snail mucin is one of the best-known Korean skincare products, and it is one of the first things many people in Kenya try when they start a Korean routine. We stock three COSRX snail products plus a few other COSRX favourites. Here is what snail mucin is, which one to buy, how to use it, and what it costs today.
What snail mucin is, and what to expect
Snail mucin is a filtered extract from snails, used in skincare for hydration. In a routine it helps skin feel softer, calmer and better hydrated, and it layers easily under other products. Be realistic: it is a hydrating step, not a dark spot treatment or a cure for acne. It works best as part of a simple routine with a gentle cleanser and daily sunscreen.
What to look for
- Essence or cream. The essence is a light layer that goes on before your moisturiser. The cream is a moisturiser in its own right.
- Your skin type. Oily skin often needs only the essence and a light moisturiser. Dry skin likes the essence and the cream together.
- Your main goal. For hydration, choose Snail 96. For a little extra glow on uneven skin, look at the Radiance Dual Essence.
The COSRX snail range
The classic: Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml is the one most people mean when they say COSRX snail mucin. The 96 refers to its snail mucin content. It suits all skin types, including sensitive skin, and it is the best place to start.
For dry skin: Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream 100g is a moisturiser with 92 percent snail mucin, listed as soothing and suitable for all skin types. Use it on its own, or after the Snail 96 essence if your skin is dry.
For glow and uneven tone: Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence
COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 80ml is the newer snail essence, aimed at glow and uneven-looking skin as well as hydration. It costs more than Snail 96, so choose it if dullness is your main concern.
Other COSRX picks
A gentle cleanser: Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser is a gentle gel cleanser with tea tree that suits most skin types, including sensitive skin.
For oily, spot-prone skin: Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is a cleanser with salicylic acid for oily skin and pimples. Pair it with Snail 96 if your skin breaks out but still feels tight.
For very dry skin: Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream is a rich moisturiser with hyaluronic acid for dry skin.
For the morning: Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50 is a moisturising sunscreen with aloe vera, gentle on dry or irritated skin.
COSRX prices today
CosRxCosrx Advanced Snail 96 munich power Essence 100mlKSh 2,399In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
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CosRxCosrx Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 80ML Original price was: KSh 3,800.KSh 3,600Current price is: KSh 3,600.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
CosRxCOSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml Original price was: KSh 1,799.KSh 1,499Current price is: KSh 1,499.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
CosRxCOSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 150ml Original price was: KSh 2,200.KSh 1,900Current price is: KSh 1,900.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
CosRxCosrx Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 100g Original price was: KSh 3,000.KSh 2,700Current price is: KSh 2,700.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
CosRxCosrx Aloe SoothingSun Cream 50ml Original price was: KSh 2,400.KSh 1,850Current price is: KSh 1,850.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
Prices are live from our shop in KSh. Delivery is KSh 150, free from KSh 3,000. Pay on delivery with M-Pesa or cash.
How to use snail mucin
After cleansing, and toner if you use one, pour a small amount of essence into your palm and pat it into your face and neck. Follow with moisturiser, and in the morning finish with sunscreen. Use it morning, night or both.
Patch test any new product first. Apply a little on your jaw or inner arm for a day or two before using it all over your face. If you know you react to snail products, skip this range and choose a hydrating serum without snail instead.
Quick pick
- First snail mucin: COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
- Dry skin: Snail 96 essence plus Snail 92 All in One Cream
- Dull or uneven-looking skin: Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence
- Oily, spot-prone skin: Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser plus Snail 96
Questions we get asked
How much is COSRX snail mucin in Kenya?
Our COSRX snail products cost roughly KSh 2,400 to KSh 3,600. Snail 96 essence is the most affordable of the three. The live prices are in the list above.
What does snail mucin do for your skin?
It hydrates and helps skin feel softer and calmer. It works well as a hydrating step before moisturiser. It is not a dark spot treatment on its own.
Is snail mucin good for oily and acne-prone skin?
It is light and layers well, so many people with oily or acne-prone skin use it. It will not clear pimples by itself. Pair it with a cleanser for spots, such as the COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser.
Should I buy the COSRX snail essence or the snail cream?
Start with the Snail 96 essence. If your skin is dry, add the Snail 92 All in One Cream as your moisturiser. Oily skin usually does fine with the essence and a light moisturiser.
How do I know my COSRX snail mucin is original?
Check that the box and bottle are sealed, the print is sharp, and the batch and expiry codes are clean. Buy from a shop you can visit. We sell original COSRX at Shop B8, Moon Palace, Twelfth Street, Eastleigh.
See every product on our COSRX page, compare more Korean skincare products in Kenya, or read our guides to a Korean skincare routine, the best face moisturiser and spotting fake skincare. Same-day delivery in Nairobi before 5pm, and pay on delivery.