Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream Is Excellent for Daytime — Editor Review

that I locate a fantastic eye lotion to be among the very elusive skin-care solutions. Those which are pleasantly rich and hydrating often pill beneath cosmetics, whereas the choices which perform nicely with my own concealer frequently don’t feel as though they’re doing something for the skin beneath. My continuing search to locate a trusted eye lotion attracted me to Cosrx’s Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream.

The brand’s product page contains an enthusiastic promise that you’ll “Never look tired again!” While I can’t say I’ve found that particular claim be true, this is a darn good daily eye cream. It’s one of several product extensions of the brand’s best-selling Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. “Snail mucin is a complex mix of peptides, glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and metal ions (such as zinc, copper, iron, and manganese),” Sejal Shah, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, previously told Allure. The eye cream also includes a blend of five peptides (which can increase collagen production), plus niacinamide, which has brightening properties.

It has a silky, lightweight texture that’s fairly common in K-beauty products. The cream melts easily into the skin, and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. The bit about never looking tired again probably refers to its slight brightening effects. While the eye cream doesn’t magically erase my dark circles, it does reflect the light without any sparkle, which can make you seem more awake. It also plays super well with makeup: There’s none of that dreaded pilling when I layer my go-to concealer on top. I’ll still turn to something a bit heavier for my nighttime routine, but this snail mucin-based eye cream can be definitely getting a permanent place in my daytime product rotation.

You’ll find this Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream in our limited-edition K-beauty Allure Beauty Box.

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