# Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence for dry skin

**Lovi Fit: High fit for dry skin.**
Dry Skin Fit: High · Effectiveness: High · Safety: High.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/dry-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore.

Brand: [Benton](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/benton)
Category: [Moisturizers and moisturizing serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/best/moisturizers)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

A great choice for dry skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

## Why this fit

- Highly suitable for your dry skin, this essence effectively addresses dryness and flakiness with snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide, which deeply hydrate and smooth your skin texture. Panthenol and glycerin further enhance barrier repair and provide humectant action, ensuring your dry skin remains comfortable and supple.
- The inclusion of aloe barbadensis leaf juice and beta-glucan offers additional soothing and hydrating benefits, complementing the primary moisturizing ingredients.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no identified risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/oily-skin): Average
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/dry-skin): High (this page)
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/combination-skin): High
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/sensitive-skin): High
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/acne-prone-skin): Superior
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/dark-spots): High
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/mature-skin): Superior
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/dry-sensitive-skin): Average
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/benton/snail-bee-high-content-essence/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): High

## Key ingredients

Snail Secretion Filtrate, Bee Venom, Niacinamide, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Beta-Glucan

## 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, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/))
- Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128496/))
- 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, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/))
- A 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, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35763437/))
- HelixComplex 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, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32084249/))
- Topical 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, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34437489/))
- Cosmetics containing purified bee venom reduced lesion counts and skin microorganism concentration compared with cosmetics without PBV in subjects with acne vulgaris. ([Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2013](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24063779/))
- A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35238152/))
- Purified bee venom serum treatment for 6 weeks significantly improved the average visual acne grade by 52.3% in 30 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris compared to baseline, with no serious side effects. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27216488/))
- Topical 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, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/))
- Topical 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, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17882270/))
- Topical 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, 2005](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16029679/))
- Topical epidermal growth factor combined with silver sulfadiazine accelerated the rate of epidermal regeneration and significantly decreased healing time by approximately 1 to 1.5 days across all stages of healing in skin-graft-donor sites of 12 patients compared to silver sulfadiazine alone. ([The New England Journal of Medicine, 1989](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2659995/))
- Topical recombinant human epidermal growth factor combined with ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser significantly improved striae surface texture and showed significantly greater participant satisfaction regarding marked improvement compared to ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser combined with Aloe vera gel in patients with striae alba. ([Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30614013/))
- Topical EGF combined with fractional CO2 laser significantly improves the clinical appearance of atrophic acne scars and decreases skin pigmentation compared to fractional CO2 laser alone in patients with atrophic acne scars. ([The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35942017/))
- Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups. ([Dermatology and Therapy, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37171578/))
- Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment. ([The Journal of Dermatology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35570397/))
- Topical application of oat beta-glucan ameliorates epidermal hyperplasia and accelerates epidermal barrier recovery by promoting keratinocyte differentiation through dectin-1-mediated ERK and p38 signaling pathways that upregulate CaSR expression. ([International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34237364/))

## What reviewers say

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this essence as a holy grail for soothing sensitive, acne-prone skin and reducing redness, often noting its ability to calm inflammation and fade acne scars. While highly effective as a lightweight hydrator and treatment step, many users with dry skin note that it requires a follow-up moisturizer as it is not occlusive enough on its own.

- Liked: Lightweight texture (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Soothes redness & acne (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Improves skin texture (often mentioned)
- Liked: Clean ingredients (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Insufficient moisture (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Lack of results (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Packaging issues (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Scent complaints (rarely noted)

## How to apply

- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/2f72f5d69f07beeafc30237f829efbff.mp4

## Questions and answers

### What makes Benton Snail Bee Essence a great fit for dry skin?

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence is a great fit because snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide deeply hydrate and smooth your skin texture to address dryness and flakiness. Panthenol and glycerin further help repair your skin barrier and keep your dry skin comfortable and soft.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for dry skin?

Snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide make this essence a great fit by deeply hydrating and smoothing dry, flaky skin. Panthenol and glycerin further help repair your skin barrier and keep your skin comfortable and soft.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do for dry skin?

Snail Secretion Filtrate helps dry skin by improving skin hydration and smoothness, making rough skin feel soft again. It contains active substances and trace minerals that support tissue repair and keep skin flexible.
Sources: [Biomolecules & Biomedicine, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39145612/)

### What does Bee Venom do for dry skin?

Bee venom helps calm and soothe dry skin while supporting overall skin health and moisture. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, as studies show it has strong soothing properties for troubled skin.
Sources: [Annals of Dermatology, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27746639/), [Molecules, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32012913/)

### Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This essence goes into your evening routine as a treatment step, applied after your cleanser and before your moisturizer. Using it at night keeps your routine simple and avoids any extra safety concerns with sun exposure.

### 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 smooth your skin before putting on your retinol. Using a moisturizing treatment with panthenol and glycerin helps keep dry skin comfortable and supports your skin barrier while you use retinol.
Sources: [Cutis, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17121065/), [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/)

### How often should I use this essence?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine daily. Daily application of moisturizers helps improve dry skin, hydration, and skin barrier function.
Sources: [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32141711/), [Health Science Reports, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34141902/)

### Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This essence is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as it has a very safe profile with no harsh or irritating ingredients. It helps keep your skin comfortable and smooth while deeply hydrating dry areas.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### Can I use this essence around the eyes or on my body?

This essence is safe to use on the thin skin around the eyes and on the body because it lacks harsh ingredients and relies on gentle, deeply hydrating components like snail secretion filtrate and panthenol. These ingredients help soothe and moisturize delicate areas without causing irritation, making it comfortable for broader application.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

## Alternatives for dry skin

- [COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/hydrium-triple-hyaluronic-moisture-ampoule/for/dry-skin) — High fit — S$21.96 at YesStyle

## Pairs well with

- Cleanser: [CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/hydrating-facial-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — S$25.06 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/propolis-synergy-toner/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — S$41.07 at Amazon
- SPF: [Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/thinkbaby/safe-sunscreen-spf-50/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — S$21.09 at Amazon

## Where to buy

- YesStyle: S$16.95 (https://www.yesstyle.com/en/benton-snail-bee-high-content-essence-100ml/info.html/pid.1053033529?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026.

## Ingredients

Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Bee Venom, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract Elm Bark Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Arginine
## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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