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It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate (yep, a mucus snails produce).—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026 This unique moisturizer contains 92% snail secretion filtrate, which helps enhance skin radiance and clarity.—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026 Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026 For the uninitiated, snail secretion filtrate may sound a little out there.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filtrate
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin filtrātum, noun derivative from neuter of Medieval Latin filtrātus, past participle of filtrāre "to pass through a filter," derivative of filtrum "felt cloth, filter entry 1"