Prettyskin SNAIL MULTI SERUM for skin with dark spots
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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
- Suitable for normal skin as snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid provide humectant action and support barrier repair, offering moderate moisturizing and treatment benefits.
- Glycerin and hyaluronic acid offer general skincare benefits that are supportive for pigmentation, but the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly address this concern.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, posing no risks of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
- For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
- Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★3.3Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this serum is praised for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and its ability to provide moisture and a radiant glow, often described as achieving 'glass skin'. However, the inclusion of fragrance and a moderate rating compared to competitors suggest it may not be ideal for sensitive skin or those seeking significant treatment results.
Highlights
Hydration and glow Often Mentioned
- “face is glowy”
- “glass skin effect”
- “hydrating finish”
- “leaves skin soft”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “lightweight formula”
- “non-sticky finish”
- “rich yet elastic texture”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “pleasant smell”
- “nice fragrance”
- “enjoyable to use”
Contains fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “contains perfume”
- “avoid if sensitive”
- “strong scent”
- “potential allergen”
Mediocre efficacy Sometimes Noted
- “scored 65/100”
- “viable alternative but not superior”
- “just okay”
- “didn't see dramatic difference”
Potential irritants Rarely Noted
- “not for ultra-sensitive skin”
- “allergen potential”
- “may trigger fungal acne”
- “careful with dust mite allergy”
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Questions and answers
How well does Prettyskin Snail Multi Serum work for skin with dark spots?
PRETTYSKIN SNAIL MULTI SERUM works moderately well for skin with dark spots, as its ingredients provide general hydration and support moisture balance, but the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly address this concern. To work best for skin with dark spots, a product of this type needs effective ingredients that provide relevant skincare benefits for pigmentation without any risk of irritation, like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin soft and hydrated while supporting pigmentation care, though this serum lacks specialized brightening ingredients. To truly fit skin with dark spots, a product of this type needs effective ingredients that provide relevant pigmentation benefits without any risk of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do for skin with dark spots?
Snail Secretion Filtrate helps improve overall skin texture and photoaging signs, though its specific effects on dark spots depend on the full formula and individual skin response. Products addressing dark spots typically need brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside soothing agents to help even out skin tone safely.
What does Glycerin do for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin helps keep dry skin hydrated and supports a healthy skin barrier, which makes skin feel soft and smooth. While it does not directly fade dark spots on its own, it is often added to spot-fading products to keep the skin comfortable while other ingredients work.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This treatment goes in the evening routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing, to keep things simple and safe around sun exposure. Skincare for dark spots also needs targeted ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, or specialized brighteners to actively fade dark spots.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to keep skin soft and hydrated before putting on your retinol. This product is unlikely to cause irritation, though dark spots need targeted ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to really fade them.
Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and toning. This product of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients and specialized active compounds to effectively reduce dark spots and improve uneven skin tone.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for skin with dark spots because it is free from harsh ingredients and safe for normal skin. However, since it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address dark spots, a product for this skin needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to effectively fade discoloration.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as the formula is safe for normal skin and poses no risks of irritation. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin in the serum help hydrate dry areas and improve overall skin texture.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What the research says
Cruelty-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 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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A 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, 2021The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex lotion significantly decreased pigmentation scores and melanin index while increasing lightness in solar lentigos of Japanese females compared to placebo over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
Ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Triglycerides, Fatty Acids, Phenolic Compounds
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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