Esfolio Pure Skin Cleansing Foam Snail

Esfolio Pure Skin Cleansing Foam Snail

Review

Does Esfolio Pure Skin Cleansing Foam Snail work?

Esfolio Pure Skin Cleansing Foam Snail is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sorbitan Olivate
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Cocamide MIPA
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Sodium Benzoate
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Butylene Glycol
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Fragrance
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Sodium Chloride
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Arachidic Acid
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Disodium EDTA
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Linalool
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Isopropanolamine
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Hexyl Cinnamal
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Oleic Acid
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Capric Acid
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Snail Secretion Filtrate
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Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
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Phellinus Linteus Extract
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Morus Alba Bark Extract
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Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
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Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
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Angelica Gigas Root Extract
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Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Laminaria Japonica Extract
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Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
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Spirulina Platensis Extract
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Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Stearic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Myristic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Lauric Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
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Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OlivateAn ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Cocamide MIPA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamide MIPA
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Arachidic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
PEG-14M
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-14M
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
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LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
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1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Isopropanolamine
Est. %0.3
Function
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Isopropanolamine
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Est. %0.1
Function
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used to recreate the scent of lilies, this ingredient also features fresh, green, and powdery notes. Butylphenyl Methylpropional was recently labeled as Toxic to Reproduction in the EU and will be banned in 2022.

Oleic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oleic AcidAn omega-9 fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils. It is occlusive moisturizing, emollient and emulsifying.
Capric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Capric Acid
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Snail Secretion FiltrateA purified and filtered slime from garden snails. It contains humectant and soothing mucin (which showed amazing results in clinical tests), decreased redness and stinging, and improved firmness, hydration, and coloration of the skin.
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sophora Angustifolia Root ExtractDerived from the root of the shrubby sophora, this soothing extract contains anti-inflammatory flavonoids. It also has the ability to reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Morus Alba Bark ExtractAn extract derived from the bark of the white mulberry tree. It contains various astringent, antioxidant, and soothing phytochemicals (some of which can also show anti-pigment activity).
Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed ExtractDerived from sesame seeds, this extract contains emollient phytosterols, antioxidant and soothing flavonoids, phenolic acids, and lignans.
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of the garden peony. It mainly contains humectant moisturizing oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and has been claimed to improve skin tone.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractA powerful antioxidant, soothing, and astringent extract derived from the roots of Baikal/Chinese skullcap. It contains various unique flavonoids that are believed to soothe irritated and inflamed skin and protect from UV-induced oxidative damage.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Laminaria Japonica ExtractDerived from a species of edible seaweed, this extract contains many different moisturizing and gel-forming polysaccharides.
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Enteromorpha Compressa ExtractDerived from marine seaweed Ulva compressa, the extract is rich in various soothing polysaccharides and polyphenolic compounds.
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Spirulina Platensis ExtractA dark green emollient and antioxidant extract derived from spirulina - a dried mass of tiny blue-green algae. It is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins (namely B1 and B2).
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Undaria Pinnatifida ExtractAn extract of Wakame, an edible seaweed from Asian countries. It contains a moisturizing and thickening agal polysaccharide called fucoidan.
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.