Jumiso Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Facial Essence for combination skin
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- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best moisturizers for combination skin.
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- Excellent suitability for your combination skin is provided by snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide, which work to repair your skin barrier and regulate oil production, addressing your oily shine.
- Glycerin and hyaluronic acid offer superior hydration, while allantoin and panthenol provide soothing benefits, supporting your skin's overall health and texture.
- The formula is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including beneficial components like snail secretion filtrate and panthenol to minimize irritation.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this essence is widely praised for delivering "glass skin" hydration and improving skin elasticity without the heavy stickiness often associated with snail mucin products. While it effectively soothes redness and repairs the skin barrier for most users, a subset of those with acne-prone skin reported developing closed comedones or whiteheads.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly and leaves the skin smooth... not sticky.”
- “Texture is near identical to Cosrx, maybe slightly less tacky.”
- “Feels lightweight, hydrating, and very comfortable on the skin.”
- “Absorbs easily and layers well with other products.”
Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin super plump and hydrated after.”
- “Gives my skin a big hydration boost.”
- “Skin immediately looks more elastic and smooth.”
- “Gives me a nice glow... moisture bomb.”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “Worth the price due to the quality and large quantity.”
- “Packaging is great and the price point is right.”
- “Isinya juga banyak (The content is also a lot).”
- “Love the pump dispenser.”
Soothing and barrier repair Sometimes Noted
- “Well relieves tightness and irritation.”
- “Helps to calm & soothe the skin.”
- “Soothes sunburn... strengthens the skin barrier.”
- “Calm down redness and acne in my face.”
Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Skin has been breaking out a lot in little bumps around my nose and mouth.”
- “Look like little whiteheads beneath the skin.”
- “Bikin jerawatan aja (Just makes me break out).”
- “Did not work for me... caused closed comedones.”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “Absorbed almost too quickly as my skin almost felt dry.”
- “Doesn't hydrate like... maximum hydration you need as a dry skin person.”
- “I prefer the Cosrx [for hydration].”
- “Felt like water, didn't do much for dry patches.”
Unpleasant smell Rarely Noted
- “Smells funky.. like a hospital/medicine.”
- “Definite chemical smell in the 140ml bottle.”
- “Smells like plastic.”
- “Scent is off compared to previous bottles.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Jumiso Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Facial Essence a great fit for combination skin?
This essence is a great fit for your combination skin because snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide repair your skin barrier and help control oily shine. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid keep your skin deeply hydrated, while allantoin and panthenol soothe dry or irritated areas.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for combination skin?
Snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide make this essence a great fit for combination skin by repairing your skin barrier and regulating oil production to tame oily shine. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid add deep hydration, while allantoin and panthenol soothe your skin.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do for combination skin?
Snail Secretion Filtrate helps balance combination skin by improving hydration, smoothness, and overall flexibility. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may support tissue repair and a calm, even feel.
Biomolecules & Biomedicine, 2024The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
What do Peptides do for combination skin?
Peptides help combination skin by keeping it smooth, supporting firmness, and boosting hydration. They also help reduce the appearance of lines and encourage skin repair, though absorption depends on the formula.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Food & Function, 2019
Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This essence goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure, though some treatments like this one can also be used in the morning or twice a day.
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 calm your skin, followed by your retinol product. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer beforehand is safe and helps reduce potential irritation from retinoids.
How often should I use this essence?
You can use this essence daily in your evening routine, as treatments fit best at night for extra safety and simplicity around sun exposure. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and comfortable while supporting your natural barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This essence is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain exfoliating acids, but some reviewers do mention that it can cause breakouts on combination skin. The formula is safe and generally helps calm the skin, though individual reactions can still happen.
Can I use this essence around the eyes or on my body?
This essence is safe and gentle enough to use around your eyes and on your body, thanks to soothing ingredients that help minimize irritation. Regular application in these areas may improve hydration and help smooth fine lines.
Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2002A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A 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, 2017A 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, 2025Cruelty-free extracted snail slime promotes fibroblast viability, triggers recovery through Erk protein activation, reduces cyclooxygenase-2 expression, and increases angiopoietin 1 gene expression and collagen I release in skin cell populations.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2019Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2016A 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, 2020An 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
Ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Arginine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Adenosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol
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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