What is mucin?

Mucin in skincare is commonly snail mucin, a stretchy substance produced by snails that helps to lubricate and protect their bodies. We developed a vegan mucin with Prickly Pear Cactus, a naturally mucin-rich, sustainable botanical known for surviving harsh desert environments by storing water, healing damage, and protecting itself from oxidative stress—making it a potent source of hydration, elasticity support, and barrier repair for skin.

What are the active skincare ingredients in this formula?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is powered by 81% prickly pear, 3% bio-active peptide, ectoin, and hyaluronic acid to help retain moisture, reinforce the skin barrier, and boost elasticity for resilient, bouncy skin!

What is vegan snail mucin?

Our vegan mucin is derived from the ultra-resilient, hydrating prickly pear cactus! Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin delivers deep hydration, strengthens the moisture barrier, and helps calm and protect from environmental stressors - leaving your skin bouncy and glowing!

Does this formula contain snail mucin?

Nope! Our vegan mucin is derived from the ultra-resilient, hydrating prickly pear cactus! This formula is 100% vegan and cruelty-free - no snails here!

What percentage of peptides are included in this formula?

This formula contains 3% bio-active peptide, designed to help support collagen production, improve elasticity, and visibly smooth fine lines for plumper, more resilient skin.

What forms of peptides are included in this formula?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin features Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, a signal peptide known for supporting collagen synthesis, improving elasticity, and helping to strengthen the skin barrier—all without irritation.

How does this product compare to real snail mucin products from other brands?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is a vegan alternative to snail mucin—offering the same bouncy hydration, barrier support, and glow-boosting benefits without animal-derived ingredients. While snail mucin is known for hydration, our Prickly Pear mucin goes further by helping to visibly improve skin density, elasticity, and long-term resilience—powered by 81% cactus extract and 3% bio-active peptide.

Is this product cruelty-free?

Yes! All of our products are 100% cruelty-free and vegan, which includes our new Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin. No snails here!

Are snails harmed in the process of extracting snail mucin?

We believe in creating products that are effective, ethically sourced, and kind to both skin and planet. According to our research, many snail mucin extraction methods involve stress-inducing stimuli, including acid sprays, salt water, and electric shocks that can cause pain and distress to snails. That’s why we pursued a 100% vegan, cruelty-free mucin alternative that delivers all the same skin benefits—and more—without compromise.

How do I use this in my routine?

Apply 1–2 pumps to clean, slightly damp skin after cleansing and before moisturizer. Gently pat in to absorb. Feel free to layer with other serums as desired before applying your moisturizer. Use morning and night for best results.

When do I layer this serum in a routine with other Glow Recipe serums?

Use Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin first, especially if your skin needs hydration and barrier support. It layers well with other serums—just apply from thinnest to thickest texture, letting each layer absorb fully before moving to the next.

Can I use this under makeup?

Yes! Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin makes a bouncy, hydrating base for makeup. It leaves skin smooth, plump, and prepped—no pilling, no greasiness.

Is this suitable for all skin types?

Yes! Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is tested to be non-comedogenic and non-irritating, and is dermatologist-tested to be safe for generally all skin types.

Is this safe for kids/tweens?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is formulated to be gentle, hydrating, and fortifying for the skin barrier - even for sensitive skin types. For young skin including children or teens, be sure to consult a dermatologist for the best advice about skincare to use!

How does this product differ from Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is powered by 81% prickly pear, 3% bio-active peptide, ectoin, and hyaluronic acid to help retain moisture, reinforce the skin barrier, and boost elasticity for resilient, bouncy skin! Our Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum contains a blend of antioxidant-rich plums, 5 weights of hyaluronic acid, vegan silk collagen, and vitamin B5 to help deeply hydrate, plump, and support the skin barrier. Both products can be used together in your routine to maximize hydration and skin barrier benefits!

Is this formula Non-Comedogenic for blemish-prone skin?

Yes! Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is tested to be non-comedogenic and non-irritating, and is dermatologist-tested to be safe for sensitive skin!

Is this product oil-free?

Our Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin formula is not oil-free, however it is tested as non-comedogenic and suitable for blemish-prone and sensitive skin!

Are there any other products/ingredients to avoid when using this serum?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is formulated to be gentle enough to use in any skincare routine, alongside other skincare actives!

Is this safe for use around the eyes?

Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is not ophthalmologist-tested, so we wouldn’t recommend using around the direct eye area. We recommend using eye-specific products such as our Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream!

Is this safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?

We always recommend consulting your doctor before using new products during pregnancy and breastfeeding, just to be safe! Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin does not contain retinol or BHA, which are ingredients commonly avoided during pregnancy.

Does this product contain fragrance?

This formula has no added fragrance. The natural scent of Prickly Pear Cactus comes through subtly—earthy, clean and straight from the 81% Prickly Pear Cactus.