Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum

It's a repairing serum built around snail mucin and a centella (cica) blend. It helps strengthen and restore the skin barrier, calm irritation, fade post-acne marks and add lasting hydration. The result is smoother, more resilient skin over time. Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly without stickiness.

Snail mucin (snail secretion filtrate) is a naturally regenerating fluid prized in K-beauty for repairing and hydrating skin. At 87%, it's the serum's main ingredient by volume — a high concentration that makes it a true treatment rather than a token addition. It supports barrier recovery and a smoother, plumper feel.

No. Reputable snail mucin, including the type used in Korean skincare, is collected without harming the snails — typically by letting them move freely over a mesh in a calm environment and gathering the secretion they naturally leave behind. The snails are not injured in the process.

Truecica is Some By Mi's signature blend of black snail mucin and centella asiatica (cica). Centella and its actives — madecassoside, asiaticoside and asiatic acid — are well known for calming redness, soothing irritation and supporting the skin's natural recovery. Combined with snail mucin, it focuses the formula on repair and resilience.

It helps fade flat, pigmented marks — the dark or red spots left after a breakout — and supports the skin's healing, with niacinamide and licorice extract aiding brightness. It won't remove deep, indented scars, which need professional treatment. Expect gradual improvement in tone with consistent use.

Yes. Snail mucin is lightweight, hydrating and generally considered low risk for clogging pores, so it suits oily and acne-prone skin. It helps repair the marks and barrier damage that breakouts leave behind, while niacinamide supports oil balance. If you're very acne-prone, patch test first as with any new product.

Apply a few drops to clean skin after toning and before moisturiser, morning and/or evening. Gently press it in and let it absorb. It layers well under other serums and creams. If you use it in the morning, finish your routine with sunscreen to protect the repairing skin.

Largely yes — snail mucin, centella, allantoin and beta-glucan are all calming, barrier-friendly ingredients. However, the formula contains fragrance components including bergamot oil, limonene and linalool, which can irritate very reactive skin. If yours flares easily with scented products, patch test first or choose a fragrance-free repair serum.