COSRX vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | COSRX | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Viscous, slightly sticky gel that becomes watery as you spread it | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | dewy | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | The product that put snail mucin on the global map, and it's still one of the most cost-effective hydrating essences available. The texture takes about 30 seconds to absorb past the initial stickiness, but the result is genuine, lasting hydration without heaviness. Not transformative on its own, but an excellent hydrating layer in any routine. | LG's answer to SK-II Pitera — a naturally fermented essence that takes 50+ days in controlled fermentation tanks. The glow is real, the texture is water-thin, and the ferment is genuinely different from galactomyces. If SK-II is the J-beauty first treatment essence, Su:m37° is the K-beauty equivalent. |
