The breakouts and inflammation are gone, but the dark spots they leave behind still linger. This snail mucin face cream repairs your skin barrier and speeds up cell turnover, while tranexamic acid inhibits the melanin overproduction that makes dark spots stick around. And because it’s non-comedogenic, it’s one of the best face moisturizers for oily skin and acne-prone skin: all the hydration, none of the clogged pores.

What This Snail Mucin Cream Does

• Hydrates oily and acne-prone skin without clogging pores
• Rebuilds a compromised skin barrier with high-concentration snail secretion filtrate
• Fades post-breakout dark marks and hyperpigmentation with tranexamic acid
• Locks in up to 72-hour hydration through a layered humectant system: sodium hyaluronate, glycerin and aloe vera
• Supports skin repair and renewal with panthenol (vitamin B5)
• Calms post-inflammatory redness and irritation after breakouts
• Suitable for oily, acne-prone, sensitive and melanin-rich skin

Shelf life: 1 year from the date of first use.

1. Cleanse with a face wash and pat skin dry.
2. Tone with Beauty Water (Toner), then apply any serum and let it absorb.
3. Moisturise: scoop a small amount of cream, warm it between your fingertips and press it gently into your face and neck using upward motions. Don’t rub.
4. Protect in the morning with Hydra Glow Sun Protection Gel, a lightweight gel sunscreen that suits oily skin.

Frequency: morning and night. Use it after actives such as AHAs, BHAs or retinol to lock in the barrier.

Pro tip: for faster results on dark marks, apply a vitamin C or niacinamide serum, such as our Vitamin C Concentrated Serum, before this cream. Tranexamic acid and those actives work on the same melanin pathway from different angles.

Active 

• Snail Secretion Filtrate: Powerful skin rejuvenator
• Tranexamic Acid: Potent skin brightening agent
• Aloe Vera Extract: Active anti-inflammatory and hydration agent.

Full Ingredient List

Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aloe barbadensis Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside /Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Caprylic Acid/Capric Triglyceride, Tranexamic Acid, [Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7 ], PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, [Propylene Glycol, Capryloyl Hydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate]

N.B.: Every ingredient list is specific to an individual product reference. All formulas are subject to change. While we endeavour to keep this ingredient list accurate, we cannot guarantee that it is reliable, up-to-date, or error-free. Please also refer to the product’s outer packaging ingredient list for a complete, accurate, and up-to-date list.

Is this a good face moisturizer for oily skin?

Yes. It’s non-comedogenic and free from artificial fragrance and pore-clogging ingredients, so it hydrates oily skin without leaving it greasy or congested. Humectants like hyaluronic acid draw water into the skin rather than adding oil.

Does oily skin need moisturizer?

Yes. Skipping moisturizer can leave oily skin dehydrated, and dehydrated skin often produces more oil to compensate. A non-comedogenic cream keeps it balanced.

Does this face moisturizer contain SPF?

No. In the morning, follow it with a separate sunscreen such as Hydra Glow Sun Protection Gel, a transparent gel that suits oily and acne-prone skin.

Is this cream or the Ceramide Buffet Day Cream better for me?

Choose this cream for oily or acne-prone skin and post-acne dark spots. If your skin is dry, tight or stressed from actives, the Ceramide Buffet Day Cream is our face moisturizer for dry skin. Compare both in our face moisturizers.

What does snail mucin cream do for your face?

Snail mucin cream repairs the skin barrier, supports collagen production and speeds up cell turnover. This formula also contains tranexamic acid to fade hyperpigmentation and post-breakout dark marks, which most snail mucin creams don’t address.

Is snail mucin cream good for dark spots?

Standard snail mucin creams aren’t formulated for dark spots. This one is: its tranexamic acid targets the melanin overproduction behind post-breakout marks and uneven tone, making it a better option for melanin-rich skin than basic snail mucin moisturizers.

Can I use snail mucin cream every day?

Yes. It’s designed for twice-daily use as your morning and night moisturizer, and it suits sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Is snail mucin better as a serum or cream?

They do different jobs. A snail mucin serum delivers a water-light dose deeper into the skin; the cream seals in that hydration and repairs the barrier through the day. For best results, use our Multi Function Formula Snail Mucin Repair Serum first, then this cream.

Can I use snail mucin cream with vitamin C or niacinamide?

Yes, and we recommend it. Applying this cream over a vitamin C or niacinamide serum boosts the brightening effect, because those actives and tranexamic acid work on the same melanin pathway.

How long does it take to see results?

Barrier repair and better hydration are usually noticeable within the first week. Dark spots typically fade measurably within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent twice-daily use.

Is this cream suitable for acne-prone skin?

Yes. It’s non-comedogenic, and snail mucin’s anti-inflammatory properties help calm active breakouts. For treatment products, explore our acne range.