Review: The SAEM Pure Natural Snail Mask Sheet

Although it doesn't sound appealing and luxurious (probably icky too!), snail mucous is one of the key ingredients in the Asian Beauty Market. It was introduced in Asian skincare sometime around the 2010's and is now prevalent in beauty products we see on the shelves. Snail secretions are highly known for their moisturizing, anti-ageing and healing benefits.

I tried this face mask from the Korean brand, The SAEM. As a skincare newbie, this product marks my first encounter with snail mucous. 

Product Description: 

The SAEM Pure Natural Snail Mask Sheet is a concentrated snail mucous extract formula that deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin. The four types of white flower extract complex promotes clear and bright skin. 

The SAEM Pure Natural Snail Mask Sheet does not contains artificial colors, parabens, benzophenone, sulfate, triethanolamine additive in its formulation and is one of two Pure types - Snail and Ginseng. 

Ingredients: 

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, PEG-75, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Glycyrrhiza (Licorice) Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japnica Root Extract, Cingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract, Fragrance.

Price: 

Around $1-2.00 (Php50-100). I'm not quite sure about the price point as I got it as a gift. 

Experience: 

I love the packaging. It's so simple and oozes a very elegant vibe. As the saying goes "Don't judge a face mask by it's packaging" (or was it originally about books? Haha), but who are we kidding? We buy sheet masks for their cute and creative packets and it's perfectly fine! 

I noticed the perfume-y scent immediately as I opened the pack. It wasn't bad or anything, but it's just something that you'd really notice. The sheet itself was thinner than most masks I've tried. I actually sort of ripped it while pulling it out of its package. I guess I came on too strong. 

There was a lot of essence inside but it did not drip all the way to my neck. The fit was great, just a little bit of crinkles here and there but overall, fantastic. I felt a tingly sensation during initial application but it subsided after about a minute or so. I left it on for 25 minutes as stated in the directions. 

It dried down quite well and I love the non-sticky feeling it left. My face did not look oily or icky, it looked plump and hydrated. However, its extra hydration effect were only good for a couple hours. This is a let down since moisturization is The SAEM Pure Natural Snail Mask Sheet's main selling point. I didn't notice any breakouts after using this product, which is always a plus! 

Upon writing, I have used this mask a couple of times all with the same result. 

Thoughts: 

Nothing is technically wrong with The SAEM Pure Natural Snail Mask Sheet, however, I wouldn't repurchase because of the fact that there are other masks available with the same price that would likely give me better results. I will still finish my stash of course. 

That's about it for me. Hope you enjoyed this short review. Have you tried this mask? Do you use any products with snail mucous? 

Note: This post is not sponsored in any way. 

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