Real Techniques Sponge+ Miracle Skincare Sponge
Works for
Anti-agingCarnosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 1 moreMay help
“It features a vegan collagen infusion to help support firmness and soften the appearance of fine lines.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, carnosine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · CarnosineWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": carnosine, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.9–7.3%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone~3.9–5.8%
Carbomer~2.6–3.9%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarnosine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineCaprylhydroxamic acid~1.3–2%
Aminomethyl propanol~1.2–1.8%
Peg-90m~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Propylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Polyacrylic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Carnosine, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Aminomethyl propanol, Peg-90m, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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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 Skincare SpongeYOUR PRODUCT | MaskadAnti aging serum | NIDASalmon PDRN Peptide Serum | Sanitas SkincarePeptiDerm Firming Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $7.49 | — | $14.99+$7.50 | $174.00+$166.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Sister’s Aroma Multi-Use Collagen MistMizon 7 Vegan Peptide Booster Serum
Product summary
"Real Techniques - Sponge+ Miracle Skincare Sponge" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.01% - 0.10% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.10%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.10%, glycerin 4.90% - 7.30% and carnosine 1.60% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Real Techniques" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 2.80£ up to 6.99£ in the United Kingdom, from 16.49A$ up to 20.61A$ in Australia, from 5.59$ up to 9.38$ in the United States and for 6.90CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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