When Skincare Breaks Your Heart: My Honest Experience with a Cult-Favorite Essence
Every now and then, you come across a product that everyone seems to be raving about. You see it in influencer routines, flatlays, TikTok “holy grail” lists, and even inside glossy skincare mini-fridges. That’s how I first found this essence. It was everywhere. I'm talking about the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. And because rosacea, MCAS, and a face that flares faster than a matchstick leave me with super dry skin, I was cautious, but curious. So I didn’t go for the full-sized bottle right away. I got a travel-sized version. And here’s the thing: I loved it. It was calming. It didn’t sting. No redness, no flare-ups. The rashes on my face actually diminished for a while, and my face felt smooth and hydrated. I finished that little bottle. Emptied it completely. And with a hopeful heart, I upgraded to the big one. 🚨 Then Everything Changed I wish I could say the full-sized bottle worked just as beautifully. But it didn’t. A few days in, I noticed itching ...
