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Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
Benton

Snail Bee High Content Essence

Essence · 100 mL

32%$14.20$20.86

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Key ingredients

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Full ingredients (31)
  1. Snail Secretion Filtrate
  2. Water
  3. Butylene Glycol
  4. Glycerin
  5. Niacinamide
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Pentylene Glycol
  8. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  9. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  10. Copper Tripeptide-1
  11. Hexapeptide-11
  12. Hexapeptide-9
  13. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
  14. Tripeptide-1
  15. Panthenol
  16. Betaine
  17. Allantoin
  18. Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
  19. Laminaria Digitata Extract
  20. Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
  21. Plantago Asiatica Extract
  22. Ulmus Campestris (Elm) Extract
  23. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  24. Althaea Rosea Root Extract
  25. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  26. Beta-Glucan
  27. Arginine
  28. Xanthan Gum
  29. Adenosine
  30. Caprylyl Glycol
  31. Bee Venom

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A brown-labelled pump bottle of Snail Bee High Content Essence on a travertine table between pieces of fresh aloe leaf and a drop of clear gel

Snail + bee venom essence

An all-in-one essence built on snail secretion filtrate, with bee venom, peptides and niacinamide for skin that needs extra care.

Benton’s best-known essence puts snail secretion filtrate first on the list, ahead of water. Bee venom, five peptides, niacinamide, adenosine and aloe join it to hydrate, soothe and help skin look clearer and smoother. The clear gel melts in without stickiness, and it is pH-balanced and slightly acidic.

Snail secretion filtrate, ahead of water
#1
Snail secretion filtrate, ahead of water
Peptides on the list
5
Peptides on the list
Slightly acidic, per Benton
pH-balanced
Slightly acidic, per Benton
A glossy pool of clear gel with tiny bubbles on beige travertine beside two slices of aloe leaf

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Snail secretion filtrate

    The base of the formula. It hydrates and soothes, and helps damaged-feeling skin look smoother and healthier.

    No. 1 of 31 on the list

  • Bee venom

    Benton’s signature partner to snail, included to help skin look clearer and more refreshed.

    No. 31 of 31 on the list

  • Niacinamide + adenosine

    A brightening and anti-wrinkle pair that helps even out dull tone and soften the look of fine lines.

    No. 5, 29 of 31 on the list

  • Peptides

    Five peptides to support skin’s firmness and elasticity.

    No. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 of 31 on the list

  • Aloe + soothers

    Aloe juice, panthenol, allantoin and beta-glucan calm and hydrate stressed skin.

    No. 9, 15, 17, 26 of 31 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Persimmon leaf
  • Kelp
  • White willow bark
  • Asian plantain
  • Elm
  • Hollyhock
A pump bottle of Snail Bee High Content Essence beside a single clear drop of gel on a travertine table

How to use

After toner, morning and night

  1. 1

    Tone

    Cleanse and apply your toner first.

  2. 2

    Pump

    Press out one or two pumps of the clear gel.

  3. 3

    Spread

    Smooth it evenly over the face.

  4. 4

    Pat

    Pat gently until absorbed, then follow with your cream.

A clear, glossy drop of gel resting on beige travertine in soft light

One step, many jobs

A light gel that hydrates, soothes and smooths in a single layer, so skin looks clearer and calmer over time.

Good to know

  • Contains bee venom. If you are allergic to bee stings or bee products, skip it, and patch test first if you are unsure.
  • Free of volatile alcohol, artificial fragrance and colour, and silicones, per Benton. No fragrance on the ingredient list.
  • Dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic tested, per Benton.
  • Comes in a 100 mL pump bottle.
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