Jumiso Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Facial Essence for acne-prone skin
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Peptides
Hyaluronic Acid
Niacinamide
AllantoinHigh
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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, as snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide work synergistically to repair your skin barrier and regulate oil production, addressing your acne and breakouts.
- The inclusion of hyaluronic acid and copper tripeptide-1 further enhances hydration and supports skin repair, contributing to smoother texture and reduced inflammation.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to its gentle formulation and absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
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 Essence a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This essence is a great fit because snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide help repair your skin barrier and control oil, which addresses breakouts. Hyaluronic acid and copper tripeptide-1 add hydration and soothe inflammation to give you a smoother texture without any irritation.
Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide make this essence a great fit because they help repair your skin barrier and control oil to calm breakouts. Hyaluronic acid and copper tripeptide-1 also add soothing moisture and help smooth your skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Skin Research and Technology, 2026
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do for acne-prone skin?
Snail Secretion Filtrate helps calm acne-prone skin and reduces breakouts when you have blemishes or maskne. It has a great safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation while supporting clearer skin.
What do Peptides do for acne-prone skin?
Peptides help calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing inflammation while supporting the skin barrier. Certain advanced peptide formulas also work to target acne-causing bacteria and help balance oil production.
Biochemical Pharmacology, 2025Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2026
Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This essence fits into your evening routine as a treatment step after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. Using it at night helps keep your routine simple and safe while working to calm breakouts.
Can I use this essence with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this essence alongside retinol by applying the essence first to keep your skin calm and hydrated, followed by your retinol. This gentle routine helps lower the likelihood of irritation while supporting your skin barrier against breakouts.
How often should I use this essence?
This essence is designed to be used in your evening routine. Daily application helps keep your skin calm and hydrated while managing breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This essence is a great fit for acne-prone skin because snail secretion filtrate and niacinamide help repair your skin barrier and regulate oil. While some reviewers report breakouts, the gentle formulation is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Can I use this essence around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on your body because its gentle formulation is safe for delicate areas. The skin on the body and around the eyes is often thinner, but this product's hydrating and soothing ingredients help nourish it without causing irritation.
Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2022Topical 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, 2006The 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, 2026Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021HelixComplex 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 48% and 96% snail mucus increases angiogenesis during wound healing in Wistar rat skin compared to lower concentrations and control.
F1000Research, 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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