Real Techniques Sponge+ Miracle Cleanse Sponge
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Lactobacillus + 1 moreWorks
“The dermatologist-tested formula is suitable for all skin types; plus, added probiotics help to calm, hydrate and rebalance your complexion, so even the driest or most sensitive skin types can enjoy an enhanced cleansing experience.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It’s a vegan skincare tool that polishes pores and reduces the appearance of fine lines, creating the perfect base for makeup application.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The sponge releases active ingredients as you cleanse your face, including exfoliating pink clay to remove impurities without drying out your skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~2.7–4.1%
Carbomer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAminomethyl propanol~1.4–2.1%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~1–1.5%
Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-90m~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Lactobacillus~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusNelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Xanthan gum, Peg-90m, Disodium edta, Lactobacillus, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Real TechniquesSponge+ Miracle Cleanse SpongeYOUR PRODUCT | Danne Montague-KingDMK Micro Peel | BentonSnail Bee High Content Skin | CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap Tube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | $10.30 | $56.60+$46.30 | $11.66+$1.36 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Tripeptide-1 | Urea |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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