
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Essence with 98% snail mucin filtrate
FEATURES
Lightweight essence that absorbs in the skin and imparts a natural glow, loaded with 98% snail mucin extract to replenish and repair damaged skin, helps prevent moisture loss and keeps the skin hydrated all day long, suitable for all skin types, free from fragrance, paraben, ethanol, surfactant, artificial colourant, triethanolamine and phthalein, cruelty-free
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
fragrance, paraben, ethanol, surfactant, artificial colourant, triethanolamine, phthalein
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Repairing Damaged Skin Shrinking Pores Improving Skin Elasticity Maintaining Hydration Reducing Hyperpigmentation Soothing Sensitive SkinBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What O3+ Says
Product Description:
O3+ Snail 98 Mucin Essence comprises 98% skin-friendly snail secretion filtrate in a cloudy gelatinous texture that is effective at repairing damaged skin, shrinking pores, improving skin elasticity and maintaining hydration levels all day long. It contains an ultimate pore shrinking complex with essential ingredients, that nourish, repair and revitalise the skin. Snail mucin has the ability to repair everything from dry patches to acne breakouts while helping reduce hyperpigmentation. Glycolic acid helps in regenerating skin cells and Aloe leaf gives a soothing & calming effect so even the most sensitive skin can use it. The product's cloudy gelatinous texture makes sure that even when it dries, it won't look sticky on the face. 92% of respondents said the pore reduction was significantly larger than with any other brands.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
snail-secretion-filtrate, glycolic-acid, aloe-leaf
Key Ingredients
Snail Mucin, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Leaf
Ingredients Details
Glycolic Acid
Common Name(s): Hydroxyacetic acid,2-hydroxyacetic acid
CAS Number: 79-14-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides maximum aha efficacy from the smallest most penetrating alpha-hydroxy acid.
Why It's Used: The most potent aha โ glycolic acid's smallest molecular size provides the deepest penetration and highest efficacy of any alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and anti-aging.
How It Works: Smallest aha (mw 76) provides deepest stratum corneum penetration. disrupts corneodesmosomes reducing cohesion. stimulates fibroblast collagen i and iii synthesis. efficacy is ph-dependent โ free acid fraction determines activity.
Typically Found In: Chemical peels,body lotions,anti-aging serums,exfoliating toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ primary aha
Secondary Functions: Brightening,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10% cosmetic; higher professional
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. ph must be โค4.0 for aha activity.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics: max 10% leave-on, ph โฅ3.5, mandatory sun protection advisory. professional peel concentrations regulated separately.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycolic acid's ph-dependent efficacy is critical: at ph 3.0 ~100% is in the free acid (membrane-permeable) form; at ph 3.5 ~70%; at ph 4.0 ~50%. the eu ph โฅ3.5 requirement reduces free acid proportion, lowering efficacy but also reducing irritation โ why professional peel concentrations at lower ph are far more active than equivalent cosmetic concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu aha guidelines,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12