Jumiso Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Essence for oily skin
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Peptides
Sodium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Copper Tripeptide-1Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers 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 multiple peptides provide hydration and support skin elasticity, addressing your oily shine concerns to a limited extent.
- The inclusion of panthenol and allantoin further aids in barrier repair and soothing, though stronger seboregulating ingredients would enhance its effectiveness for managing excess oil.
- The product is safe for your 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 every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this essence as a lightweight, non-sticky alternative to other snail mucin products, noting it absorbs quickly and layers well under makeup. While it is highly effective for soothing acne-prone skin and providing a "glass skin" glow, those with very dry skin may find it less hydrating than expected.
Highlights
Non-sticky texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs almost too quickly”
- “Texture is less tacky than Cosrx”
- “No sticky residue after use”
Hydrating glow Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin super plump”
- “Gives me a nice glow”
- “Skin feels smooth and saturated”
Soothing and healing Often Mentioned
- “Soothes sunburn”
- “Post-acne heals faster”
- “Calms sensitive or irritated skin”
Peptide benefits Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks more elastic”
- “Peptides rule”
- “Boosts skin elasticity”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “Skin almost felt dry before moisturizer”
- “Not hydrating enough for dry skin”
- “Less rich than competitors”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Clogged my pores”
- “Left me with closed comedones”
- “Caused small bumps”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “Didn't notice any difference”
- “No effect on fine lines”
- “Just basic hydration”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like a hospital”
- “Smells funky”
- “Chemical scent”
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Questions and answers
How well does Jumiso Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Essence work for oily skin?
This essence works moderately well for oily skin, as its snail secretion filtrate and peptides provide hydration and elasticity while soothing the skin without causing irritation. However, it manages oily shine only to a limited extent, so oily skin types generally need a product with added niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores.
Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for oily skin?
Snail secretion filtrate and multiple peptides make this essence a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration and supporting elasticity, while panthenol and allantoin help soothe the skin. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores.
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do for oily skin?
Snail Secretion Filtrate helps calm and clear oily skin while keeping it feeling soft and smooth. It may also help reduce breakouts and support skin recovery without feeling heavy or greasy.
What do Peptides do for oily skin?
Peptides help support skin health and may improve the look of oily skin, but this type of skin needs formulas with ingredients that balance oil production and keep pores clear.
Advanced Science, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This essence goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. It is safe for oily skin and helps hydrate and soothe, but this skin type would benefit from added ingredients that control excess oil.
Can I use this essence with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this essence with retinol by applying the essence first to hydrate and soothe, followed by your retinol. Using a hydrating and barrier-restoring moisturizer or essence alongside retinoids is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate the treatment better.
How often should I use this essence?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as Lovi routines place serums and ampoules with actives at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Some treatments may also be used in the morning or twice a day if your skin tolerates them well.
Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This essence is unlikely to cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients and a very low rate of complaints about pimples. However, because it offers only an average fit, oily skin generally needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients to fully manage excess shine.
Can I use this essence around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this essence around the eyes and on your body as its gentle ingredients are safe for these thinner and thicker skin areas. It is unlikely to cause irritation while helping to hydrate and soothe.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2017Topical 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, 2002A 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, 2025A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022HelixComplex snail mucus protected human keratinocytes and reconstructed human epidermis models from ozone-induced oxidative damage and pro-inflammatory response following exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone for 2 hours.
PloS One, 2020Topical treatment with Snail Secretion Filtrate significantly improves the speed and percentage of wound area closure, enhances proliferation and tissue remodeling, and reduces inflammation in a full-thickness excisional wound model in mice compared to untreated controls.
Veterinary Sciences, 2021Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic 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, 2020Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
Gluconolactone chemical peels lower skin pH and transepidermal water loss while demonstrating seboregulatory properties in 16 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Combining 10% gluconolactone chemical peeling with oxybrasion or microneedle mesotherapy increased skin hydration and decreased sebum, pH, and TEWL in twenty-one Caucasian women, with no significant differences between the two methods.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
Ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Adenosine, Arginine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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