Snail Secretion Filtrate
What Snail Secretion Filtrate is & what it does
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the filtered mucin secreted by snails, widely used in skincare as a hydrating and conditioning ingredient. It is a complex mixture that can include glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid, contributing to a moisturized, smooth skin feel. A notable property is its film-forming, humectant character that helps the skin retain water.
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do in skincare?
Snail Secretion Filtrate is used as a hydrating and conditioning ingredient. It is a complex mixture that can include glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid, contributing to a moisturized, smooth skin feel. It also has a film-forming, humectant character that helps the skin hold water.
Is Snail Secretion Filtrate safe?
Snail Secretion Filtrate is generally regarded as a safe and well-tolerated cosmetic ingredient. It is popular in many products and rarely irritating for most people. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities are possible, so patch testing is sensible.
Is Snail Secretion Filtrate vegan?
Snail Secretion Filtrate is an animal-derived ingredient, since it is the filtered mucin produced by snails, so it is not considered vegan. Products containing it are also not vegan, though collection methods vary by brand.
Sunscreens with Snail Secretion Filtrate
We rate 53 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Dr. G Black Snail Glutathione Tone Up Sun SPF 50+ PA++++
87/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer With SPF 50
84/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil Fee Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer Spf 50+
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-free Matte Full-coverage Foundation With SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-free Matte With SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With Spf 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
81/100