Dr.G Black Snail Emulsion 150ml
Black Snail Emulsion is Dr.G's face cream (150ml), built around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Squalane. It is used as the last step of a routine, to seal in the layers underneath. This is sourced as the Korean-market formula rather than a US-shelf reformulation.
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- Suited to
- Dehydrated skinSensitive skinDull, uneven tone
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Snail Secretion Filtrate in a lotionRoutines that want Snail Secretion Filtrate and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the lotion step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Snail Secretion Filtrate lotion sold on Korean shelves
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How it works
The Black Snail Emulsion is a 150ml lotion, used as the last skincare step, morning and evening, over serum. The humectant it is built around is Snail Secretion Filtrate, named second on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine, so the humectant is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Snail Secretion Filtrate stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the lotion format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the lotion Dr.G sells in Korea, Snail Secretion Filtrate and all.
Key benefits
- Snail Secretion Filtrate, the humectant this lotion is built around
- Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine on the same list, actives
- Tocopherol on the same list, an antioxidant
- Beta-Glucan and Portulaca Oleracea Extract further down the same list
- Phellinus Linteus Extract and Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract further down the same list
- Snail Secretion Filtrate named second on the manufacturer list printed on this page
Key actives
Snail Secretion Filtratehumectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the mucin a snail produces, filtered for cosmetic use, and it is the ingredient the Korean snail category is built on. It carries glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid, and it is used for hydration and a smoother-looking surface. The name on the box points at it, and it is named second on this lotion's own ingredient list.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is named ninth on this lotion's list, alongside Snail Secretion Filtrate.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named twenty-fifth on this lotion's list, alongside Snail Secretion Filtrate.
Adenosineactive
Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated. It is named twenty-ninth on this lotion's list, alongside Snail Secretion Filtrate.
Tocopherolantioxidant
Tocopherol is vitamin E. It is an oil-soluble antioxidant that protects the oils in a formula from going rancid and works on skin as an emollient, and it is regularly paired with vitamin C because each keeps the other going for longer. It is named twenty-first on this lotion's list, alongside Snail Secretion Filtrate.
Where does this lotion go in my routine?
As the last skincare step, morning and evening, over serum. Anything thinner than a lotion goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Snail Secretion Filtrate and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market lotion or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Snail Secretion Filtrate and all. We match this lotion to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
Does this lotion contain fragrance?
Yes. The ingredient list names Fragrance. It sits on the panel printed on this page, so you can read the position for yourself before you buy. If fragrance components are something you avoid, this lotion is not the one.
What else is on the list besides Snail Secretion Filtrate?
Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine. The order they are printed in on this lotion's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Snail Secretion Filtrate sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan and Portulaca Oleracea Extract.
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Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Use it morning and night as the final leave-on step of the routine.
- A small dab covers the whole face; add a second thin pass on dry areas rather than one thick one.
- Apply it while the skin is still slightly damp from the step before, which is when it spreads furthest.
- Avoid piling on extra in the morning if sunscreen is going over it, since a heavy base is what makes the next layer roll.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this lotion on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Snail Secretion Filtrate on the list.
- This list names Fragrance, so skip it if fragrance components are something you avoid.
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Korean-market original
Black Snail Emulsion, 150ml, Dr.G's face cream with Snail Secretion Filtrate and Squalane.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
The hyaluronic acid and peptides in snail mucin may stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
Hadley King, MDClinical instructor of dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell, Women's Health Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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