When it comes to skincare, we're truly in the era of “whatever works”. There are no boundaries or judgment regarding what you put on your face. And it’s borderline terrifying.

I think we can all agree that we would do whatever it takes to have clear, youthful skin that glows – and I’m not talking about that sweaty type of glow either. Even skin with no irritation or blemish in sight is the goal, and we are taking every single measure.

I’m always reminded of Kim Kardashian joking, saying she would “eat poop” if it made her look younger. Although she claims she wasn’t serious, wouldn’t we all take extreme measures for perfect skin? I sure would.

And that statement is why I am the perfect target for skincare ads and beauty hacks on TikTok. I will buy into so many trends just because a few people are claiming they work. I am the ultimate consumer, but it’s for your benefit, dear reader.

People have gone through hell and back to find the next big skincare trend. We’ve even resorted to using ingredients derived from shark liver – I’m looking at you, squalane – or fish scales. If you had told me any of this a few years ago, I would have laughed. But times, and I, change quickly.

A specific Korean beauty trend has recently caught my attention thanks to rave reviews on TikTok: snail mucin. And before you exit this article completely…hear me out.

Users boast about the anti-aging properties in snail mucin, including how it evens out your skin tone and restores your moisture barrier. They say it’s the secret to glass skin, constantly moisturizing your face and delivering a youthful bounce. It’s also one of the oldest tricks in the book.

@themashedpotatoes Loved this snail mucin!! Really good for hydration ⭐️ #Snailmucin #cosrx #skintok #skincareph #ph #tiktokfypシ #fypシ #skincare #koreanskincare #foryou #tiktokforyou ♬ original sound - carneyval

Dating back to ancient Greece, this trick helped reduce inflammation and prevent aging. So if your skin’s flaring up from the sun, or just flaring up in general, snail mucin is there to calm it down and restore it.

Snail mucin is created by gathering the excretions from snails and is then thoroughly processed in order to be suitable for your face. Basically, it’s what you see on the ground if a snail rolls past. So you don’t need to harm a snail to harvest the mucin.

This miracle cocktail for your face contains major skincare ingredients that even rhode skin can’t compare to:

• Hyaluronic acid - a moisturizing ingredient
• Allantoin - which soothes the skin
• Glycolic acid - an exfoliant

All of which come together to give you the perfect complexion in one product. I like to use snail mucin twice a day in the “serums” category of my skincare routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing.

@maryxm.mx Honest review of this product after using it for 5 months❤️ #snailmucin #snailmucinessence #tiktokmademebuyit ♬ original sound - Maryam

People have reported seeing smoother skin and less prominent appearance of fine lines after only a few weeks of usage. After just one application, I noticed that glow I had been chasing my entire life.

Snail mucin is great if you’re feeling experimental because it’s compatible with most skin types and won’t make you break out in the process. Here are some of the best snail mucin products for everybody: