This essence is totally worth its hype! I haven't tried so many essences but this one has knocked the other ones down becoming my top essence! So for me it has holy grail status. Well, there are many descriptions out there about the texture and goodness of snail mucin so I wont write too much about it. As everyone says (and I agree) the texture it's a little slimy so it might take you a while to get used to it. My personal advice is just to dive in! Accept the sliminess and get on with it so your skin can start to benefit from all the snail mucin properties.