'Tis the season to find a reliably great moisturizer. (Getty Images)(vitapix via Getty Images)
Cold weather makes for cozy days spent inside, but it can also wreak havoc on our skin. Snowflakes? We love 'em. Flaky skin? We'll pass. That's why having an effective moisturizer is even more essential at this time of year — and might explain why the highly rated CosRx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream was purchased more than 60,000 times at Amazon in the past month alone. You can try it out for just $10 while it's on mega-sale at Amazon — we're talking nearly 75% off! Toss it in a beauty lover's stocking, or if you're already a fan, consider this your sign to stock up.
A dab'll do ya! Dull winter skin is so out this season.
"I'm 50 with combination skin, and sometimes new products cause me to break out," she says. "But this snail mucin was ultra-gentle, making it easy to rotate into my skin-care routine. It literally felt like I had nothing on. Over the course of my two-week trial, I layered it under sunscreen during the day and under moisturizer at night. By the end, it had already improved the texture of my skin, particularly my crow's feet and the fine lines on my cheeks. ... My skin was more supple, my fine lines appeared less deep and my face appeared generally more even and had a sort of glow. I'm going to keep trying it, especially since the real results are meant to come after 90 days."
Check out her full CosRx review for more.
While the list price of $39 appears to be exaggerated (our price trackers say $27 is more accurate), the fact that this top-seller is on sale for a mere 10 bucks, its lowest price ever at Amazon, is still pretty outrageous. You're also getting a ton of product — over 7 ounces — which means it'll last a long time. Compare that to this $72 face cream, which comes in a puny 1.7-ounce tub!
As implied by its name, this K-beauty favorite does, in fact, contain snail mucin, a secretion that's taken the skin-care market by storm, thanks to its hydrating and protective properties. And while it might seem icky at first (we get it!), it's won the hearts of many a skeptic.
Formulated with all-day hydration in mind, CosRx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream contains hyaluronic acid, betaine and adenosine, in addition to the aforementioned snail mucin. Together, these ingredients can improve the look and feel of skin by boosting elasticity and moisture, soothing irritation and gently exfoliating. Snail mucin can also help tone down dark spots for a more even appearance, in addition to strengthening the skin barrier, which aids in moisture retention.
You'll want to apply it to freshly cleaned, toned skin by gently patting it in. Because it's more of a gel-moisturizer consistency, it's easily absorbed, and you're not left with a thick, greasy film. It can be used day or night and is safe for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
More than 1,400 Amazon reviewers are singing this snail serum's praises with five-star ratings.
"Found the snail mucin on TikTok with the rest of the world," wrote one convert. "No regrets! This stuff is amazing for fine lines, texture and dullness. My skin has transformed in the past month, and I will be buying this stuff again and again and again!"
"I can't go without this in the winter," declared another. "I'm very happy this comes in a tube now. This is for all types of skin; mine being dry, sensitive and some parts oily. I am over 50, and this is a part of my high-end skin-care routine. In the cold winter days, I use this in the morning as my second-to-last step right before my sunscreen."
According to some users, it's not just for your face. "This stuff is very hydrating and healing," raved one. "I have a very dry spot on my leg and ankle, and this is the only thing that has helped keep it moisturized. Weird because it's a face cream, but I have used it on my lower legs and it has helped with the dry, crepey skin."
One common note among reviewers? It might feel a little sticky or slimy when first applied.
"Love this product!" exclaimed a generally satisfied shopper. "The thought of snail secretion definitely threw me off at first, but the effects are amazing! I had no skin irritation, even with sensitive skin. The mixture is a tiny bit sticky at first but dries and feels extremely lightweight, leaving my [skin] smooth and hydrated. It's so effective that my red skin tone is muted!"
"Slimy, but works wonders," said a final fan. "When I first used this product, [for] the first few days my skin got even drier. I ended up doing some research, and a lot of people were saying to wet your face first and then use this product and apply a cream afterward. That has worked wonders for me and it got rid of [the] flaky skin on my nose. 10/10 would recommend."
Psst: Yahoo Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini reviewed (and was impressed by) this No. 1 bestseller from the same brand.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
