Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner Review

Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner
5.1
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
Review

Does Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner has to offer:
 
  • Strong humectant moisturizing. This lightweight, humectant-rich product, ideal for oily skin, has a moisturizing rating of 5.1 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Key Benefits of Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner:
 

Lightweight Humectant Moisturizer Ideal for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.2 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Snail Secretion Filtrate (est. ≈4.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈2.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is ideal for oily skin, offering significant hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients.

It’s also a great choice for people with normal skin who prefer lightweight moisturizers.

A Humectant Boost for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water (est. ≈6.0%) and Snail Secretion Filtrate (est. ≈4.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin Soothing and Calming Potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Snail Secretion Filtrate (est. ≈4.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner to your skincare routine:
 

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Snail Secretion Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. 

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Skintoner to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing ideal for oily skin
  • As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing boost, beneficial for any skin type
  • Lightweight texture
  • Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
  • Potentially soothing, as it contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, specifically Snail Secretion Filtrate

Cons: 

  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water
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Snail Secretion Filtrate
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Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
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Butylene Glycol
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Hydrolyzed Collagen
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Glycerin
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract
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Oligopeptide-127 rh-Oligopeptide-1
Function:
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Saccharomyces/Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root/Lycium Chinense Root/Ophiopogon Japonicus Root/Panax Ginseng Root/Poria Cocos/Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Ferment Filtrate
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Bacillus
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Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
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Canarium Commune Gum Oil
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Saussurea Involucrata Extract
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Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract
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Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
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Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Polysorbate 60
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Allantoin
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Ceramide EOP
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Carbomer
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Arginine
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
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Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
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Centella Asiatica Extract
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
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Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
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Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
11.6
4
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 11.6 10
10.0
4
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 11.6 10
10
All humectants
11.6
4
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 4 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Snail Secretion Filtrate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
4
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 13.4 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
13.4
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water
6
Snail Secretion Filtrate
4
Sodium Hyaluronate
1
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 6.1 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
6.1
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
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.
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2
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.

Hydrolyzed Collagen
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Collagen

A humectant, film-forming, and emollient mixture of various proteins and peptides that were created by cutting the huge molecules of normal collagen into smaller pieces for better absorption. It also has some antioxidant properties.

Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract
Oligopeptide-127 rh-Oligopeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oligopeptide-127 rh-Oligopeptide-1
Saccharomyces/Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root/Lycium Chinense Root/Ophiopogon Japonicus Root/Panax Ginseng Root/Poria Cocos/Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root/Lycium Chinense Root/Ophiopogon Japonicus Root/Panax Ginseng Root/Poria Cocos/Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Ferment Filtrate
Bacillus
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bacillus
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Canarium Commune Gum Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Canarium Commune Gum Oil
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractA biotechnological ingredient that is essentially soy milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria. It may help to treat skin pigmentation but more research is needed to support this claim.
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polysorbate 60
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Ceramide EOP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide EOP

Formerly called Ceramide 1, this ingredient is a skin-identical wax-like lipid with an ultra-long fatty acid chain. It restores and stabilizes the skin’s lipid matrix and helps to treat dry and flaky skin, especially when combined with other ceramides.

Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of the Japanese knotweed, a plant from East Asia that has spread around the world as an invasive plant. It contains various antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potentially anti-pigment (more tests are necessary) phytochemicals.
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.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract

Citrus grandis fruit extract is the same extract as Citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract, which is actually an extract from pomelo peel. It has antioxidant properties and gives the skincare product a fresh, citrusy scent. Read more about it here: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract.

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root ExtractA soothing and anti-pigment extract derived from a species of licorice with glycyrrhizin as the main active ingredient.
Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract