Snail slime might sound a little strange, but beauty writer Lucy Addicott and 54,000 other shoppers swear by it for a hydrated, smooth and bright complexion

As a beauty journalist, I've tested a fair share of unusual ingredients in my quest to discover effective products that can transform skin. From Dragon's Blood to Bee Venom , there are few formulas that surprise me, so when 'snail slime' skincare emerged on the scene, I was keen to see why it had garnered thousands of glowing reviews.

One of the top-rated brands incorporating snail mucin into their skincare is Korean firm COSRX. I've been using their Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream for more than a year and it's now a hero product in my daily skincare regime. Designed to enhance the skin's barrier, increase hydration and soot

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