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COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as Snail Secretion Filtrate and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf provide humectant and antimicrobial actions, respectively, which are supportive for oily shine. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Sodium Hyaluronate offer general hydration and soothing benefits, enhancing skin texture.
  • While the formula provides excellent nourishment and hydration, it is not specifically targeted for managing oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Place the sheet mask smoothly over your face and gently press it down without rubbing.
  • Put the mask on clean and slightly dry skin for the best results and comfort.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a simple patch test before using it for the first time.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Users consistently praise this mask for its intense hydration and ability to deliver an immediate "glass skin" glow, making it a favorite for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types. While the results are widely celebrated, the slimy, stringy texture of the snail mucin essence is a polarizing feature that some find difficult to handle.

Highlights

  • Generous essence Mostly Mentioned
    • “So much extra essence”
    • “Used leftover on my body”
    • “Mask is fully soaked”
  • Instant glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “Gave me glass skin”
    • “Skin looked brighter instantly”
    • “Radiant and dewy finish”
  • Slimy texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Very slimy and slippery”
    • “Hard to unfold because of slime”
    • “Dripped everywhere”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Skin felt plump and hydrated”
    • “Restored moisture barrier”
    • “Cured my dry patches”
  • Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
    • “Calmed my angry red skin”
    • “Soothed active breakouts”
    • “Great for sensitive skin”
  • Mask fit issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Eye holes are tiny”
    • “Did not fit my nose area”
    • “Slid around my face”
  • Tacky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Felt sticky for hours”
    • “Had to wash it off”
    • “Too heavy for daytime”
  • Allergic reactions Rarely Noted
    • “Caused whiteheads next day”
    • “Made my face itchy”
    • “Broke me out”

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Questions and answers

How well does the COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Sheet Mask work for oily skin?

This mask works moderately well for oily skin, offering safe hydration and soothing benefits without causing irritation. However, because it lacks strong oil control or mattifying properties, oily skin typically needs ingredients like heartleaf extract and agents that provide hydration without clogging pores or adding excess shine.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?

Snail secretion filtrate and tea tree oil make this mask a good fit for oily skin by providing oil-controlling and antimicrobial support. To truly excel for oily skin, a mask of this type needs ingredients like heartleaf extract and soothing agents that offer hydration without clogging pores or causing excess shine.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

What does Panthenol do for oily skin?

Panthenol helps balance oily skin by regulating sebum while keeping it hydrated and calm. It also improves skin comfort and reduces redness with excellent suitability for sensitive skin types.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This mask is used in a weekly routine for oily skin as a cleansing mask step, after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. Oily skin also needs ingredients like clay or charcoal to help absorb excess oil and keep pores clear.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask in your routine with retinol, but apply it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it calm. This type of skin needs lightweight ingredients that balance oil and hydrate without heavy layers, along with soothing components to prevent irritation.

How often should I use this mask?

You can use this nourishing mask weekly as an extra step, since it offers moderate suitability for your oily skin. A product of this type for oily skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help balance shine without feeling heavy.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains soothing components and has a safe profile without harsh ingredients. However, because it is not specifically targeted for managing oily shine, an oily skin type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that control excess oil.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.

    Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Soaps containing betaine caused the least skin irritation compared to other tested soaps in twenty-eight healthy subjects, though irritation did not decrease with increasing concentrations of betaine.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2003
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol significantly increased unstimulated whole salivary flow rates, reduced xerostomia complaints, and improved quality of life in adults with polypharmacy-induced xerostomia compared to their normal routine care, with no clinically significant adverse events.

    Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2007
  • A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.

    Molecules, 2024
  • Mixed surfactant systems of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dimethyl dodecyl amido betaine significantly reduce acute skin irritation potential in human volunteers compared with the individual surfactants, demonstrating that irritation potential cannot be predicted by simple summation.

    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 1998

Why other nourishing masks fit oily skin better

  • A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Edta, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Betaine, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Ethyl Hexanediol, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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