TIAM Snail & Azulene Water Essence, Snail Essence, 6.1 Oz

I am a big fan of the TIAM Vita B5 Toner and i was looking for a snail product so i tried this one. Unfortunately, this product didn't quite work out for me. There were many things i liked about it, like the texture, the high snail mucin percentage, the fairly short ingredients list with none of the things i try to avoid, and the fact that is was effective at helping with redness on my skin, which is what I primarily use snail products for. However, after using it a week or so, my skin became very dry and flaky, and the effect was magnified if i used it as a DIY sheet mask. I also hate the smell, it smells medicinal and reminds me of Bactine from back in the day. I am wondering if it is the azulene that my skin does not like (i know it is what my nose does not like). I am going to try using it on my chest, which also has redness, to see if that part of my body is more tolerant to it, but i will not be repurchasing after i use it up. If they would take the azulene out it would be a better product in my opinion, but alas. I switched to the Purito snail serum instead and that has been a winner!

I have moderately sensitive skin with some redness in the cheeks, upper nasolabial folds, and around my nose. I am also prone to break outs when trying new products. But not with this one! I purchased this primarily to help with skin irritation and redness. So - I have used this only five times thus far and already see some improvement. The redness is diminishing slowly but steadily and I have had zero reactions to this product. It’s cooling and soothing, but a bit tacky upon application (that is a given with snail filtrate infused products). However, this dissipates quickly after applying a toner, essence, and/or moisturizer. It works well as a DIY mask using cotton pads and exceptionally well after derma rolling. That paired with an ample amount of product in the bottle and the super low cost make this a 10/10 in my book. Definitely becoming a year round staple. If you’re on the fence, just go for it!

This product is amazing for my combination skin. I use it every morning after cleansing and toning, and it hydrates my skin really well! If you are trying to soft, dewy skin then this is the product for you! The only complaint I have is that it takes a while to absorb, and it does feel sticky when applying. Other than that it is practically a godsend. I have been using it for months and my skin is noticeably smoother, softer, and my skin tone is more even. 10/10 will buy again.

Does exactly what it says. My skin was dry and sensitive when I got this, and it helped with both. The amount in the bottle is generous - I use it twice daily and can still barely see the level falling. Doesn't feel pore-cloggingly rich, but deeply moisturizes and sinks into the skin well.

I bought this to try as a potential substitute for the Cosrx snail mucin to save some money. It feels nice going on but once dry my skin does not feel hydrated at all. Adding more layers does nothing but produce a disgusting congealed film all over my face that I have to wipe off before adding my moisturizer. If you're looking to try this to save money, don't bother. I'll be going back to Cosrx.