KSECRET Seoul 1988 — Essence: Snail Mucin 97% + Rice 100ml

Repair. Brighten. Hydrate. Seoul's skincare heritage in one iconic essence.

Inspired by the purity and innovation of Seoul's skincare heritage, this exquisite essence is formulated to address a myriad of skin concerns and restore your skin's natural vitality.  Part of the celebrated Seoul 1988 line, it delivers an extraordinary concentration of snail secretion filtrate, known for its soothing, hydrating, skin-texturing properties and its ability to promote skin brightening and elasticity — paired with the added power of rice ferment filtrate to brighten and improve skin texture while providing deep hydration for a smoother, glowing complexion.

What It Targets

Dryness & dehydration · Uneven skin texture & rough patches · Dullness & hyperpigmentation · Fine lines & loss of elasticity · Redness & irritation · Weakened skin barrier

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone.

How To Use

After cleansing and toning, dispense a moderate amount onto your palms. Gently pat over face and neck until fully absorbed. Follow with your serum and moisturiser. Use morning and evening for best results.

💡 Pro tip: This essence layers beautifully — its lightweight, non-sticky texture means it slots in seamlessly whether you use one or five steps after it.

✨ Why seoulma-skincare Recommends It

At seoulma-skincare, snail mucin essences are a cornerstone of our recommendations — but not all are made equal. Here's why KSECRET's Seoul 1988 version earns its place at the top.

1. 97% concentration is extraordinary — and genuinely rare. Most snail mucin products use it as a supporting ingredient. KSECRET makes it the formula. At 970,000ppm, you're getting snail secretion filtrate as the base of the product — not a token addition on the lower end of the ingredient list.

2. The rice trio is a real brightening strategy. Rather than a single rice ingredient for label appeal, this formula combines rice seed extract, rice seed water, and fermented rice filtrate. Each form of rice contributes differently — working together to even out skin tone, refine texture, and deliver natural radiance  in a way a single extract simply can't match.

3. It repairs and prevents simultaneously. It provides immediate intensive moisturisation, soothes and calms irritations, effectively minimises inflammation, reduces redness and supports the regeneration of the epidermis. This dual action — active repair plus daily barrier defence — is what makes it suitable for use both on troubled skin and as ongoing maintenance.

4. The texture works for every routine. Whether you run a minimalist two-step routine or a full K-beauty multi-step, this essence absorbs quickly without stickiness and doesn't interfere with anything layered on top. Its fast-absorbing, non-sticky texture layers effortlessly under serums and moisturisers for maximum hydration and skin nourishment. 

5. Gentle enough for even the most reactive skin. Between the allantoin, panthenol, and arginine alongside the naturally calming snail mucin, this formula is built around soothing. It's one of the few high-actives essences we'd recommend without hesitation to customers dealing with rosacea, post-breakout redness, or a compromised barrier.