This viral anti-aging snail-slime serum is down to just $14 (nearly 50% off) at Amazon

Snails: Good for your home aquarium, good with garlic and butter, and also, apparently, good for your skin. A serum loaded with snail mucin — aka snail excretion or slime — has been making the rounds on TikTok and in Amazon shoppers' carts, and for good reason. CosRx Snail Mucin Repairing Essence, made with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, may sound bizarre and even medieval, but loads of women rave that it helps improve dullness and dryness. (Check out our beauty editor's full review.) Curious? Snag it while it's down to just $14 at Amazon, today only!

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CosRx Snail Mucin Repairing Essence

$17$25Save $8

With over 49,000 five-star reviews from verified shoppers, this serum has a massive fan base, many of whom rave about how hydrated and bright their skin feels after use.

$17 at Amazon

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$25 at Macy's$25 at Ulta Beauty

Why is it a good deal?

Normally priced at $25, this cult favorite can be yours for nearly 50% off right now. The price has fluctuated over time, but this deal is even a bit better than Cyber Monday — and today only, you'll score it for just $14.

Why do I need this?

CosRx's lightweight formula absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a film or feel heavy on the skin. It's hypoallergenic and free of any artificial fragrances, too. It's easy to incorporate into your routine: Just pat it on using your fingertips after you've cleansed and toned your face. Gawking at the slimy texture is totally optional, but recommended if you want to gross out your family.

You may be wondering about the little helpers who make this wonder. No, snails aren't being plucked out of backyards nationwide. Nor are they harmed in the manufacturing process. The slime is gathered by placing snails over a mesh net and leaving them to roam freely for 30 minutes. Then, the snails are transferred back to their homes and the slime they leave on the net is gathered.

What reviewers say

CosRx Power Repairing Essence is not just for people who spend hours on TikTok, although more than 54 million of them have viewed the above video. Women over 40 rave about the serum's effects over on Amazon, too. One wrote: "My 'old' skin feels new again. My husband said it felt 'tight.' ... I’ll take that, as a woman in my 40s! I’m not sure why this stuff isn’t all over the place, because it’s game-changing."

Another chimed in: "The product is amazing. I am 54 years old but look like I’m 40!"

"At 60 years old, I have tried a lot of products for skin care," shared one former skeptic. "I have not been more impressed with any product. ... It has a light scent, and you don't need to use a lot. My bottle is half gone after a few months. It has completely erased some old scars from some facial surgery. My skin is much more toned, and wrinkles are minimized."

"Magic for sensitive, dry skin!" exclaimed a fan. "I started using it about one month ago. My skin is so much softer, moisturized and healthy! I've had multiple people compliment my skin lately. ... Before using this, my skin was dull, dry and very acne-prone, despite using many other products. I highly recommend it! The only downside is it feels slimy at first, but it absorbs quickly."

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CosRx Snail Mucin Repairing Essence

$17$25Save $8

"It has completely erased some old scars from some facial surgery," raved a 60-year-old reviewer. "My skin is much more toned, and wrinkles are minimized."

$17 at Amazon

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$25 at Macy's$25 at Ulta Beauty

Looking for more skin saviors? Check out the rest of the goodies on deck at Amazon's CosRX skin-care sale. Some of our faves:

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CosRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

$11

Start off your routine by using this in the a.m. It gently cleans your face and simultaneously helps strengthen the skin's barrier, leading to firmer, fresher-looking skin.

$14 at Amazon

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$14 at Macy's$14 at Ulta Beauty

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CosRX Acne Absorbing Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches, 3 Sizes

$11$15Save $4

We all know the benefits of hydrocolloid patches for zapping zits where they stand, and this kit is no exception. Three sizes (small, medium and large) ensure that no matter how intense your breakout is, you'll (literally) be covered.

$11 at Amazon

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CosRX Retinol 0.5 Oil

$17$25Save $8

Level up your skin-care routine with this retinol oil. It's said to renew and resurface the skin to reduce the signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles.

$17 at Amazon

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$27 at Macy's$27 at Ulta Beauty

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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