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COSRX Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser is a gentle face wash with a soft gel texture that helps cleanse skin without stripping it. It is made for everyday use and aims to remove dirt, excess oil, and light makeup while keeping skin feeling comfortable.
The formula includes snail secretion filtrate, which is known for helping skin feel smooth and hydrated. A mild lather helps lift away impurities while still feeling soft on the skin. This cleanser is often chosen by people who want a face wash that feels gentle rather than harsh. Use it as the first step in your skincare routine, morning and night.
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Directions
How To Use COSRX Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
Wet face with lukewarm water
Apply a small amount of cleanser to hands and lather
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suit
All hair and skin types.
Worth knowing
Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
Acrylates CopolymerThickeners and stabilisers
Film-forming polymer
Acrylates Copolymer helps form a lightweight film that supports hold, texture and product stability.
May suit
People looking for enhanced styling hold or frizz control.
Worth knowing
It is widely used in styling products to help shape and set the hair without feeling heavy. It also contributes to product consistency and spreadability.
Butylene GlycolHumectants
Humectant and solvent
Butylene Glycol helps attract and hold moisture while improving the spreadability of hair products.
May suit
Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.
GlycerinHumectants
Humectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
A gentle surfactant that helps cleanse the hair and scalp by lifting away oils and impurities.
May suit
People looking for a milder alternative to traditional sulphate surfactants.
Worth knowing
It is often used in gentle or colour-care formulas because it provides effective cleansing with a softer feel. Despite the name, it is typically considered milder than many common sulphate surfactants.
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateCleansers / surfactants
Gentle surfactant
A mild, coconut‑derived surfactant that helps cleanse hair while producing a soft, creamy lather.
May suit
People looking for gentle, sulphate‑free cleansing that still provides a rich foam.
Worth knowing
It is often used in low‑irritation or moisturising shampoo formulas because it cleanses without feeling overly stripping. Common in solid shampoo bars and creamy cleansers.
2-HexanediolSolvents
Solvent and humectant
Helps dissolve other ingredients and provides light moisture to haircare formulas.
May suit
Those interested in lightweight, non-greasy formulas that spread easily.
Worth knowing
It is also used as a preservative booster to support formula stability.
Coco-GlucosideCleansers / surfactants
Gentle cleanser
A gentle, plant-derived surfactant used in milder cleansing formulas.
May suit
Sensitive scalps and people seeking a gentle, sulphate-free cleanse.
Worth knowing
Common in gentle and sulphate-free shampoos.
Snail Secretion FiltrateConditioning agents
Hydrating conditioning agent
Provides lightweight hydration and conditioning to help improve softness and manageability.
May suit
Those looking to boost moisture, smoothness or overall hair feel.
Worth knowing
It is valued for its naturally occurring humectant and skin-conditioning compounds, which can also benefit the scalp. Its use is primarily for enhancing hydration and suppleness rather than styling performance.
ArginineProteins and amino acids
Amino acid
An amino acid used to support hair strength and maintain moisture balance.
May suit
Those looking for formulas that help with hair resilience or hydration.
Worth knowing
Arginine is naturally present in the hair’s keratin structure and is commonly added to strengthening or repairing products. It is also used in some formulations to help support scalp comfort.
TromethaminepH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps maintain a stable and comfortable pH level in haircare formulas.
May suit
Anyone using products that rely on precise pH for performance or scalp comfort.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to fine‑tune the pH of gels, creams and serums so they remain effective and feel pleasant on the skin or scalp. Its presence does not affect the texture or finish of the final product for most users.
ParfumFragrance ingredients
Fragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
CarbomerThickeners and stabilisers
Thickener and stabiliser
Carbomer helps thicken and stabilise gels, creams and styling formulas.
May suit
Anyone who prefers smooth, consistent textures in styling or leave-in products.
Worth knowing
It helps formulas stay evenly mixed and glide easily through the hair or onto the scalp. It is widely used because it works in very small amounts and provides reliable texture.
Sodium ChlorideThickeners and stabilisers
Viscosity adjuster
Sodium Chloride is used to adjust the thickness of shampoos and other cleansing formulas.
May suit
Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.
Worth knowing
It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservatives
Preservative booster
Helps support the preservation system and can provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.
May suit
Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerThickeners and stabilisers
Thickener and stabiliser
Helps thicken and stabilise formulas to create a smooth, consistent texture.
May suit
Those who prefer products with a rich, gel-like texture or improved spreadability.
Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, creams and styling products to help keep ingredients evenly dispersed. It can also support formula pH adjustment and enhance product feel.
Sodium PolyacrylateThickeners and stabilisers
Thickener and stabiliser
A synthetic polymer used to thicken, stabilise and improve the texture of haircare formulations.
May suit
Those who prefer products with a smoother, more consistent texture or enhanced spreadability.
Worth knowing
It helps formulas stay uniform and can also provide light film-forming benefits that support styling performance.
Disodium EDTAChelating agents
Chelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suit
All products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowing
Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.