Mizon
The Seoul lab that taught the world to love snail mucin
About Mizon
Mizon was founded in Seoul in 2000 by researchers who left some of Korea's biggest cosmetics labs to formulate on their own terms — chasing clinical-grade actives at honest prices, long before K-beauty became a global phenomenon. The brand earned its reputation as one of the first to put snail mucin on the world's bathroom shelves, turning a once-niche Korean secret into a category of its own.
The hero ingredient is still snail secretion filtrate at remarkable concentrations: the All In One Snail Repair Cream carries 92% of it, lending skin the bouncy, recovered suppleness mucin is loved for, while the Snail Repair Eye Cream brings the same care to fine lines around the eyes. Mizon's labs flank the snail line with cica, hyaluronic acid and peptides — see the Cicaluronic Moisturizer — so there is a way in for every skin mood.
For days when skincare needs to multitask, the Snail BB Cream SPF50 layers coverage, sun protection and that signature mucin care into one step. Two decades on, Mizon remains the quiet workhorse of K-beauty: unflashy packaging, serious formulas, loyal skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mizon a good brand?+
Yes. Mizon was founded in Seoul in 2000 by researchers from leading Korean cosmetics labs, and it helped introduce snail mucin to the world. It is known for serious concentrations at fair prices — the All In One Snail Repair Cream contains 92% snail secretion filtrate — and two decades on it remains a trusted staple of Korean skincare.
What is Mizon best known for?+
Snail mucin. Mizon was among the first K-beauty brands to popularize snail secretion filtrate, and the All In One Snail Repair Cream — with 92% snail extract — is its global icon. The Snail Repair Eye Cream and the Snail BB Cream SPF50 extend the same signature ingredient to eye care and complexion makeup.
Which skin type is Mizon good for?+
The snail line suits skin that feels dehydrated, fragile or slow to recover — mucin supports bounce and a smoother look for fine lines. The Cicaluronic Moisturizer leans calming and hydrating for sensitive skin, while the Peptide Ampoule Cream targets early signs of aging. Textures are generally gentle and layer well in a Korean routine.
Are snails harmed in making Mizon products?+
No. Snail secretion filtrate is collected without harming the snails — they move freely over mesh surfaces and the mucin is gathered afterwards, then purified and filtered for cosmetic use. The snails continue their lives unharmed, which is part of why mucin became such a beloved ingredient in Korean skincare.
Are Mizon products at Skin101 original?+
Yes. Skin101 carries only authentic Mizon products sourced through official import channels. Every cream, eye cream and BB cream arrives sealed in its original packaging, and we deliver across Israel. If you have any question about a product or batch, our team will gladly verify it for you. We buy through the brand's official importer in Israel, and every unit carries the importer's stamp and official instructions on the packaging — an easy way to tell it apart from the counterfeits that fill the online market.
Why order from SKIN101?
Fast local delivery
Ships locally within Israel — up to 4 business days, usually 1–2. No overseas shipping waits, no customs risk.
Final prices, no surprises
International sites add 18% VAT plus clearance fees at the border on orders above ~₪250. Our prices already include everything — what you see is what you pay.
Originals from the official importer
Every product comes through the official importer and carries the Health Ministry approval sticker — unlike the many fakes and gray-market parallels sold without it.
Sales, coupons & gifts
Sales and coupon deals run all the time, and most orders include free gifts and testers that you pick yourself at checkout.