Prettyskin SNAIL MULTI SERUM for oily skin
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Low
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 moisturizing and treatment for your oily skin due to the presence of snail secretion filtrate and glycerin, which hydrate and smooth texture without causing irritation.
- While hyaluronic acid and triglycerides provide general hydration benefits, the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, which is your main goal.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★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
Why is PRETTYSKIN Snail Multi Serum a weak match for oily skin?
This serum is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, which is your main goal. A product of this type needs Niacinamide to help regulate oil production and minimize the appearance of pores, along with soothing ingredients like Allantoin to enhance suitability for oily skin.
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for oily skin?
This serum is a weak match for your oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, which is your main goal. Oily skin needs a product that includes 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 does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some treatments may also be used in the morning or twice a day. It is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, which requires ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight balancing agents to keep shine under control.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to hydrate and smooth your skin, followed by your retinol product. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin, but because it lacks strong oil control ingredients, oily skin types need a formula with oil-absorbing minerals or clarifying acids.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum is a weak match for your oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control. To best care for oily skin, a product of this type needs targeted oil-absorbing ingredients and lightweight mattifying agents.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your oily skin due to its very safe ingredients, though it lacks strong oil control. A product for oily skin like yours needs oil-absorbing minerals or lightweight acids to keep pores clear and shine under control.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
This serum is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because it has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because oily skin needs special oil control ingredients, a product of this type used on oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid, or clay to balance oil production while keeping skin smooth.
What the research says
A 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 application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 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, 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 oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Gluconolactone 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, 2023
Ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Triglycerides, Fatty Acids, Phenolic Compounds
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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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