Konjac Sponge The Konjac Sponge

I've used this for the last couple of days and I have to say it's an awesome product. I use it in the mornings as that is when I do a more gentle cleanse. It works great with or without product which is interesting to note.

You soak it for a few minutes before using it. It softens and swells to three times the size of the rock hard thing as it comes out of the packet lol.

I needed this actually, but I didn't know until I tried it just how much.

I tried a the charcoal sponge as it was reported to be great for oily, acne prone skin and a more environmentally friendly option than other cleaners but I've got to say it doesn't live up to any of the hype. It does clean your face a little better than just water but that's about it, definitely not like using a real cleanser and definitely didn't make my skin look any better. This is one fad I'm sad I bought into.

I was really disappointed in this product as I feel it doesn't do what it says it will. I don't think it cleanses, exfoliates and moisturises all in one at all.

I tried this without using a cleansing product and the results were just shabby, I recommend using a cleanser with it, which to me defeats the purpose of the sponge entirely. My face didn't feel or look clean after use when used alone.

I do like the way it feels against my skin, nice and soft. I also like using a product to apply cleanser to my skin, rather than just my fingers, it just feels better to me, but I wouldn't bother with this sponge again, especially for the price of it.

I bought the natural Konjac sponge after seeing ridiculously amazing reviews online and after using it for a while I have to say I think they may be a little over hyped.

In saying that, I did really love it when I first purchased it but only in combination with my regular cleanser. The sponge itself is actually hard like pumis, but softens up when you wet it. It offers a really gentle exfoliation but like I said, I had to combine it with my cleanser to get the results I was after.

If you have fairly normal skin, don't suffer many breakouts and aren't looking for a super thorough cleansing then this product would probably be amazing for you - particularly people who are concerned with natural skincare or maybe an older lady who doesn't want to be using anything that might age her skin.

I probably wouldn't repurchase this only because I found as it wore down I began to see less results, alongside the fact that it didn't really do what it said (cleansing without use of additional cleansing products)

A bamboo charcoal Konjac Sponge was the day 11 surprise gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar.

I'd heard a lot about these sponges when they first came out, and there was this huge big hype around them, but I'd never managed to actually convince myself to buy one.

Made from 100% pure natural konjac (an edible corm from an Asian plant), the sponge has added charcoal bamboo, and is suitable for the whole family to use. It's supposed to exfoliate and massage the skin, while the Bamboo Charcoal is mineral rich to help with acne, eliminating blackheads, oil and impurities.

Out of the packaging, the konica sponge is hard. Really hard. To use it, it has to be soaked in water for a few minutes, so that it can soften completely. Once the sponge is soft, press it between the flattened palms of both hands (the packaging says not to squeeze it out in one hand, as this will reduce the lifespan), and then gently massage the face in a circular motion, to cleanse and exfoliate. Rinsing the sponge well before and after each use. It has a little hanging string attached, so that the sponge can completely air dry between uses, to prevent mould and bacterial growth.

Honestly, I'm not all that impressed. It just feels like a very slimy, expensive cosmetic sponge. If you think about a sponge that has been dumped onto the side of the bath, while wet, and left there for a few days, it starts to get that really gross, slimy feel in the centre, well, that's what this sponge feels like when you're using it. It's really squishy, soft and has a very unusual texture.

I've used the normal, round, flat, cosmetic sponges to clean and exfoliate my face before, and the end result is the same. So for a fraction of the price, you can get the same results, and still replace the sponge every 6-8 weeks without it breaking the bank.

My honest opinion is that this is a hyped up marketing gimmick that many people have fallen for. I saw no reduction in the size, shape or number of blackheads on my nose, and at $16 to $19 for one of these konjac sponges (which have to be replaced every 6-8 weeks, otherwise the texture changes, they start falling apart, and sometimes start smelling funky if they haven't fully dried between uses). If you average replacing one of these every 8 weeks, it works out to $104 per year. I can think of better things to spend that much money on.

I bought two of these at the time when the hype was all go regarding this product and have still got the second one in my cabinet as I was not impressed with the first one. I do have sensitive skin and found it irritated my face .The idea sounds good but perhaps it would work better on an oily skin rather than a dry sensitive one. I have found a light cream with a light exfoliation works better for me.

I tried the Bamboo charcoal Konjac sponge. I like it because it's soft yet exfoliating, and my skin looks healthy and glowing after I use it. It doesn't work for removing makeup for me, so I use it after I remove my makeup but before applying night moisturiser.

It takes quite a while to fully dry, and I find that it broke down and needed replacing quite quickly. For that reason, I wouldn't repurchase.

I used the charcoal sponge as an exfoliating alternative to a scrub. These do work, but I think it was too rough on my skin and not ideal for sensitive skin. While I like the eco friendliness of the product, and it might work better for someone who doesn’t have sensitive skin which shows irritation easily. My mum tried this and loved it, so I think definitely give it a go and decide for yourself.

I used this sponge for about a week before it started falling apart upon washing, leaving little bits of sponge all over me and my shower! Before it started to break down it worked a treat. Loved the way it felt on my skin but apart from that I don’t think I’d ever buy it again, didn’t notice any changes with my skin or felt any different.

Brought this out of curiosity. I suppose it's ok I still like to use my cleansers though and I don't think a sponge a water would be enough for me.