A plumping, glowy moisturizer for $9? Um, yes. (Getty/Amazon)(Getty/Amazon)
In the year 2025, beauty lovers (and amateurs) fall into two very important categories: those who have tried snail mucin and those who have yet to brave the ingredient. Bethenny Frankel, Bravo star and TikTok beauty extraordinaire is just starting her snail mucin journey. Unlike most beginners, however, the Real Housewives alum didn't dive in with the mega-popular CosRx snail mucin serum, but the CosRx snail mucin cream.
Frankel shared her first impressions with us in a recent TikTok video, where she aptly pointed out that 'mucin' is just as off-putting a word as 'moist.' It sounds so much like 'mucus' — which isn’t exactly appealing, especially when you think about slathering it on your face. Even though she's a little squeamish, Frankel, like most people who try out a CosRx snail mucin product, quickly falls in love. "I'm gonna tell you, this feels glorious," she says. "It's feeling like it's a good thing to wear under my makeup."
Look, anything that has the ruthlessly truthful Bethenny Frankel's stamp of approval gets a gold star in our book — and this now includes the CosRx Snail Mucin 92% All In One Cream. Oh, and it just so happens that a 7-ounce tube of the moisturizer is an unreal 76% off at Amazon — bringing it down to just $9. Wild.
'Tis the season for sniffles and sneezes, and if you need to check a loved one's temperature, this No. 1 bestseller makes it a cinch. Rather than getting germs all over one that goes under the tongue, simply point this one at their forehead and it'll give you a reading in moments. True to its name, it's a great option for fussy babies and kids, but can be used on adults too. At over 45% off, this is the best price we've seen it on sale for aside from Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
"Our school used these during the Covid pandemic," shared a buyer. "We use it not only for ourselves, but we have a two-year-old grandson who can be a handful when trying to take his temperature. This works great with him. Very simple, quick and accurate."
The light-weight gel cream works to keep your skin barrier strong, hydrated and happy. The results? A plump and youthful glow.
Looking for a more travel-friendly size of the stuff? The 3.5oz version is also on sale.
With over 59,000 five-star reviews, this bestselling snail serum has a massive fan base. Users rave about how hydrated and bright their skin feels after using it. (Don't worry, no snails were harmed in the making of this product!)
For more, check out our beauty editor's full review.
Look, moisturizers can be mind-numbingly expensive — so when there's a top-ten product for less than $50, our skin gets happy. Now, think about the fact that the CosRx cream is on sale for a mere $9, especially when it retails for $39. You're also getting a ton of product at over 7 ounces, so it'll last a while.
It's no secret that snail mucin is one of the breakout stars to come out of the K-beauty trend. This powerhouse ingredient is prized for its hydrating, repairing, and protective benefits. And, yes, snail mucin is snail secretion (no snails are harmed during the process!), which sounds gross, but the results speak for themselves.
The CosRx snail mucin cream is formulated with hyaluronic acid, betaine and the aforementioned mucin to provide intense hydration for all skin types, including acne-prone skin. It's great for repairing, soothing and plumping the skin. And, as Frankel demonstrates in her TikTok, it glides on like a dream.
With more than 2,000 perfect five-star reviews and an impressive rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, it's clear that Amazon shoppers agree with Frankel about the CosRx cream.
"Magic goo," exclaimed one CosRx fan. "One of my holy grails ... and it actually seriously moisturizes. I have very sensitive skin that's prone to both acne and dryness, and I feel totally safe putting this on my skin. It's so neutral and calming."
The same reviewer went on to write that "it wears super well under makeup. I can't imagine it pilling no matter your routine or products."
"I began using the snail mucin serum recently and have been really pleased, so [I] decided to try this and I am not disappointed," raved this five-star reviewer. "I'm a middle-aged woman, mid 50s, with decent skin. But this product ups the skin game. It's not greasy or sticky and leaves my skin soft and supple with a nice glow. I'll definitely keep using it."
"This is a great daily moisturizer," wrote another Amazon shopper. "I use it after I cleanse, use toner and serums and it has left my skin soft and moisturized. It's a little thinner and feels a little sticky in comparison to my old moisturizer (a traditional one) but doesn't require more to cover my face and it dries down smooth."
While most shoppers are fans of the cream, a couple took issue with the texture. "I like this moisturizer, explains a four-star reviewer. "It does feel really sticky but that goes away after it dries."
And for those with really, really dry skin, a few shoppers suggest doubling up. "The lotion goes on very light and absorbs quickly," started this five-star reviewer, before adding that they "combine it with another moisturizer during the day" due to their dry skin. They continued by writing: This lotion has repaired the moisture barrier of my skin and left it glowing."
If you want to amp up the snail mucin in your routine, the much-loved CosRx Snail Mucin Serum is also on sale.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
