Amazon slashes snail mucin skincare from £24 to £12.50 as ecstatic customers call it ‘magic for the skin’
AMAZON has slashed the cost of a super-popular – if slightly unusual – skincare product to almost half the usual price.
Shoppers are dashing to buy the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for just £12.50, down from £23.99 – it’s a product loved by Emily Ratajkowski.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence,
£12.50 (was £23.99)
SNAIL mucin may be an obscure ingredient to have in your skincare, but COSRX’s innovation has proved hugely popular with customers who have noticed a change in their skin for the better.
I spotted this discount on the beauty bestsellers page on the Amazon website , where you’ll find price drops from a surprising number of well-respected brands, including Maybelline, Garnier and, yes, Korean brand CORSX.
Among the plethora of beauty deals online at Amazon, the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence caught my attention because of the sheer numbers of glowing reviews from customers.
Shoppers have been praising this skincare saviour for leaving their skin blemish-free, glowing and hydrated.
Better yet, it’s currently almost half-price, and it gets the seal of approval style icon Emily Ratajkowski.
Plus, The Sun’s Natalie Chui has reviewed the CORSX mucin essence, and wrote: ‘it’s been over a month since I started using this essence and it’s become part of my daily routine… When I finish this bottle, I’m immediately getting another one.’
COSRX has formulated a clean skincare collection using a potent blend of 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, which, admittedly, sounds a bit icky.
But this key ingredient in the range works to repair the skin surface, especially for those who suffer from breakouts, uneven skin texture, or pigmentation, while also working to hydrate the skin for a brighter and youthful complexion.
An essence is typically a lighter formulation, in comparison to a serum or moisturiser, and this proves true for the COSRX creation, which is lightweight and quick absorbing.
Though the skin drinks the essence, it still works to provide deep hydration throughout the day, yet doesn’t leave the skin tacky or greasy, according to our tester, and customer reviews.
This is a bonus, and means you can apply other skincare products, or make-up over the top, should you wish.
Snail secretion may be the key ingredient, but COSRX has insisted it is a clean and eco-conscious brand, and no snails are harmed when creating the range.
A key factor – and why COSRX stands out in the bestselling beauty category on Amazon, I reckon – is because it’s hypoallergenic and safe for allergy sufferers, as well as those with sensitive skin.
Plus, it has been tested by a dermatologist.
The essence has not been tested on animals, is free from nasties, including parabens, sulphates and phthalates: ultimately it’s an ethical and gentle skincare product.
I imagine some shoppers will apply the essence directly to cleansed skin morning and night, while others may make this the first step in their skincare routine, before they add the moisturiser from the range, followed by an eye cream, and SPF.
I know that key ingredient will be off-putting to some – but the glowing reviews may just convert you as they did other Amazon shoppers.
One shopper enthused: ‘I can’t recommend this product enough! My skin glows from using this, it’s not greasy. Make up stays put after using.
‘I use the snail cream after this as well and it’s the best skincare purchases I think I’ve ever made.
‘I would say suitable for all skin types, I’ve had friends use this after my recommendation and their problem skin has cleared right up.’
Some converts are so passionate about the product they have repurchased numerous times.
Another gushed: ‘I was initially very sceptical of this product as I did not want to fall for another viral hype. However, this hydrating serum is absolutely worth the hype.
My skin feels soft, looks plump and it has reduced some of my dark spots. I use it day and night and it is also GREAT to use as a primer before applying make-up.
‘[It] makes my make-up sit on my face seamlessly. This product is a 10/10 for me. I have repurchased this bottle 4x times.’
Other are impressed by how ‘very lightweight’ the essence is, no matter how experienced you are using beauty and skincare items.
A separate shopper gushed: ‘Very lightweight and hydrating, easy to apply and for beginners a must have serum.
‘It’s smooth, clear, dries down so it doesn’t feel heavy or uncomfortable or too sticky. No scent. Makes [my] skin glow. Good size, will last for ages.’
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence,
£12.50 (was £23.99)
My shopping list: the best fashion and beauty deals
There is nothing better than a little retail therapy, says beauty and fashion journalist Maisie Bovingdon.
I’ve always been a shopaholic, and I absolutely thrive on scoping out the best deals – especially bargains on my personal favourite beauty items.
Here’s my pick of the best deals available right now:
- NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, £27, Lookfantastic – buy here
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in Medium, £30, Charlotte Tilbury – buy here
- Clarins Eau Des Jardins Treatment Fragrance, £35.70 (was £42) – buy here
- Lash Slick Mascara, £19, Glossier – buy here
- Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Sunscreen Protector Original SPF 50, £24.80 (was £31), Lookfantastic – buy here
- Shark Beauty FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler and Hair Dryer with Storage Case, £269.99 (was £299.99), Lookfantastic – buy here
- L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Pure Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo Scalp Serum for Oily Scalp & Roots, £6.49, Boots – buy here
- K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, £30, Space NK – buy here
- 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturiser SPF50, £46, Paula’s Choice – buy here
- Plump Up Microneedle, £44, Trinny London – buy here
Head to The Sun’s beauty deals and fashion deals hubs for more news and discounts.
It is unknown how long the Amazon beauty sale will last, so if you are in need of more beauty tips, or are shopping for even more beauty deals, we have you covered.