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Serums & Ampoules

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Product photo from the Olive Young Korea listing (코스알엑스 어드벤스드 스네일 96 뮤신 파워 에센스 100ml).

Why it's on the Korean shelf

The product that made 'snail mucin' a household phrase in the US. In Korea COSRX is a dependable pharmacy-style brand — less hype, steady rebuys.

Who it's for

Dehydrated skin, anyone curious about the most famous K-beauty ingredient.

Honest note

COSRX is sold at US retailers and Amazon at prices close to Korea's; no need to import.

Price check

WherePrice
Olive Young Korea shelf (promo, KRW)₩23,000 ≈ $16.79
Typical US street price$14–25

KRW converted at ~₩1,350/USD. Korean promo bundles often include 2 units.

Also carried by Olive Young Global (Korean bundles, does not ship to the US) and Olive Young US. We earn nothing on these two — they are listed because they are sometimes the better buy.

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