Red Aspen’s DewRenew™ Snail Mucin Serum helps hydrate the skin and lock in moisture, while also improving overall texture and tone. It supports the skin’s natural barrier, enhances elasticity, and is gentle enough to be used on all skin types. It leaves your skin dewy and glowy, and ready for the next step of your skincare routine.

Snail mucin serum can be used daily as part of your AM and/or PM skincare routine for additional hydration. Apply it after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer. If using other serums, be sure to layer from thinnest to thickest in consistency.

After cleansing and toning, all it takes is 2-3 pumps into your hand. Massage it into your face and neck slowly —  really focus on those areas that need the extra hydration. Be sure to let the serum sit for a minute as well. You want to apply the serum before any other moisturizers. 

Snail mucin serum is great for all skin types, including dry, oily, and combination skin. Regardless of age or skin type, hydration is the foundation of healthy, glowing skin, making it essential for a flawless makeup base.

Snail mucin – also known as snail secretion filtrate – is a natural ingredient secreted by snails to protect and heal their skin. 

It’s collected in a gentle, non-harmful way, by allowing snails to move across a mesh or glass surface in a safe environment, without causing them any distress.

Yes, the collection process for snail mucin serum is cruelty-free, meaning the snails are not harmed to obtain the mucin. 

No, because it uses a snail by-product.

"Cruelty free" means that the product and its ingredients were not tested on animals at any stage of development, while "vegan" means that the product does not contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products. Snail mucin is a by-product of snails, so Red Aspen’s DewRenew™ Snail Mucin Serum is not vegan. However, it is still cruelty-free, as no snails are harmed or tested on in the process of collecting the mucin.

Yes, Red Aspen’s DewRenew™ Snail Mucin Serum has been clinically tested to be gentle on all skin types, including sensitive skin! Snail mucin is known for its soothing, calming properties, and Red Aspen's formulation has been clinically shown to be non-irritating and suitable for sensitive skin.

Red Aspen’s DewRenew™ Snail Mucin Serum doesn’t contain a fragrance, though it does have a mild, pleasant scent. 

You can use DewRenew Snail Mucin Serum on its own, particularly if you have combination skin or an oilier skin type. However, if you’d like some additional hydration, feel free to add your favorite moisturizer as the next step in your skincare routine. 

Red Aspen’s snail mucin serum contains 84% snail secretion filtrate.

Our snail mucin serum is lightweight with a gel-like texture. It may feel slightly tacky at first, but it absorbs quickly without leaving a residue.

It sure is! Our DewRenew™ Snail Mucin Serum has been tested by a third-party lab. We completed the Human Repeated Insult Patch Test on self-perceived sensitive skin subjects. DewRenew is dermatologist-tested and clinically shown to be non-irritating and gentle on all skin types, including sensitive skin.

One bottle of our DewRenew Snail Mucin Serum will typically last between 1 to 2.5 months, depending on how many pumps you use, and whether you apply it once or twice a day.

Our snail mucin is sourced from a dedicated snail farm located in South Korea. The snails are in an environment that encourages their most active state, and the mucin is extracted under dark, non-stressful conditions without any physical stimulation. It is then filtered and processed.

Red Aspen is ramping up our skincare line! So we wanted to create a product that customers could add to their morning or evening routines. Snail mucin serum is a hugely popular ingredient in K-beauty and a major powerhouse for hydration, skin renewal, and skin barrier support, so you’ve got a ton of great benefits in one small package.

Always consult with your healthcare provider before trying any new skincare product if you have a known allergy. Snail mucin is not related to shellfish and generally does not trigger shellfish allergies. However, because some people with mollusk allergies (like clams or oysters) may also be sensitive to snails, we recommend patch testing first and seeking medical guidance if you’re unsure.

The easiest way to know your skin type is by first washing your face with a gentle cleanser. From there, pat your face dry and wait 15-30 minutes to assess how your skin feels naturally without any products. 

If it feels tight, like you forgot to put on your moisturizer, you have a drier skin type. If after 30 minutes your skin feels slick, you likely have an oily skin type. Don’t stress! Neither of these is a bad thing! 

On the flip side, if after 30 minutes you don't feel tight or slick, you’re among the lucky few who have what is characterized as a normal skin type, aka it feels balanced and comfortable, without excessive dryness or oiliness. 

You may have sensitive skin if you are prone to irritation and your skin has visible redness or feels itchy. 

For those with sensitive skin, we recommend patch testing on another area — like your neck or wrist — before fully applying skincare products to the face. If any irritation occurs, do not continue use of the product.

If you’re experiencing pilling or separation when applying skincare products, you likely have used too much product and/or haven’t given enough time between skincare steps for each product to soak into the skin before moving onto the next. 

Red Aspen has conducted either RIPT testing or RIPT testing with self-perceived sensitive skin subjects on the following skincare products: MineralMilk Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, DewRenew Snail Mucin Serum, and RefreshGel Facial Cleanser. 

RIPT testing (Repeat Insult Patch Test), also known as HRIPT testing (Human Repeat Insult Patch Test) assesses a product's potential to cause skin irritation and allergic reactions after repeated exposure. It’s conducted by a third-party independent lab. 

RIPT testing supports claims like: “clinically tested,” "Dermatologist tested,” “non-irritating,” “did not cause irritation or sensitization in a clinical test,” or “non-sensitizing.”

RIPT testing with self-perceived sensitive skin subjects in addition to this supports the following claims: “hypoallergenic,” “suitable for sensitive skin,” and "clinically tested to be gentle on all skin types, including sensitive skin.”

Important: Please note that not every product was tested on sensitive skin. Please refer to each product’s individual FAQ to see if it was tested on sensitive skin. 

Determining if a product is "non-comedogenic" involves a specific test to determine if a skincare product is formulated not to clog pores, a common cause of acne and blackheads. This is a test we usually complete only for makeup products, like our Skin Tint.

Consumer perception testing is a type of research where real people — usually target customers — try a product and share their opinions on how it looks, how it feels, how it performs, or how it affects their skin. We have not conducted any consumer perception testing, but never say “Never.”

“Clinically tested” concentrates on safety — confirming the product doesn’t cause irritation or sensitization when used on skin.