I am on an eternal quest to achieve 'the glow'. I smother my skin twice daily with anything that promises a mega-watt gleam. I dutifully take my collagen supplements and own more skin illuminators that I could possibly count. However, my all-time favourite hack for achieving that coveted I-drink-green-smoothies-regularly radiance is none other than the TikTok-viral Snail Mucin. Loved for its hydrating texture and dewy-skin benefits, the COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin is currently just £15.
COSRXNow with 33% off, snail mucin is incredibly hydrating whilst improving skin texture and preventing breakouts.
A huge K-beauty trend, snail mucin (yes, it really is excreted from snails) is known for its healing properties and is excellent at hydrating and smoothing skin. After ordering it on a whim, I am officially halfway through my fifth bottle and I've influenced every single one of my friends and family members to buy it.
The benefits of slotting Snail Mucin into your skincare routine are endless. It's crammed full of collagen and elastin to help give skin an instant plumping effect. It also contains glycolic acid to gently buff and smooth skin texture, and Allantoin to expertly soothe irritation, redness and blemishes. It's no wonder COSRX Snail Mucin has impressively garnered 97 million views on TikTok (and counting).
As well as being a hit with TikTok, the COSRX best-seller has also racked up thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon with fans loving how it gives that 'glass skin effect.' One reviewer wrote, 'I will continuously buy this product, it works really well on combination skin to keep skin clear and soft and glass skin.'
Another added, 'This is the best beauty product I have ever used. I've been using this for three years now and it helps with retaining moisture in the skin and evens out skin tone. Great as a serum at night before the retinol to retain moisture.'
To use, simply apply to the face and neck after cleansing and toning, but before serums and moisturisers. It works best on damp skin and I can confirm, it instantly makes your skin look incredible and it's a joy to use.
I've been spending £23 a tube for my favourite skincare hack, so at £15 ahead of Black Friday, it really is a no-brainer.
Aimee Jakes is Grazia’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.