Review (5/5): So weird!
I never thought I would sing praise to a sponge made from konjac root. The first time I had heard of these type of sponges I thought it sounded kind of weird, yet interesting. The only experiences I have had with konjac root was when I would ingest it, in pill form, to aid in a fuller feeling belly. Gotta love diet hacks. Anyways, an offer came around for me to try a set of discounted sponges for review. I thought, “these seem crazy and awkward. I must try them!”
The second I opened up the package to take a look my daughter gasped and said, “you got those? Can I have one? I have been wanting one so bad but they are expensive.” Well, with this brand, you get the same exact product that are sold in stores for insane amounts of dollars, for a screaming, affordable price. Two sponges come in a box so I handed one over to her. She was so excited.   I have slightly oily, sensitive and acne prone skin. My daughter has very oily and is also acne prone. This sponge cleanses and exfoliates without over drying. There is something about the way it holds water that feels really soft, gentle, yet effective. It is the direct opposite of what it feels like when it is dry - hard and scratchy. It does take some time to incorporate enough water into it, for the sponge to fully absorb the water, to be soft enough to use on your face. As you rub it across your skin it feels good and soft. I use light pressure while I use it for light exfoliation. I like the flat end for my forehead, cheeks and neck and the rounded end for my chin, nose, sides of nose and cheeks (near the side of my nose) and between my eyebrows. I feel like I am able to get a good cleansing in all areas. I use a small amount of cleanser. I use my hands to apply my cleanser and then use the sponge. My face is way smoother and makeup glides on nicely. My daughter reports the same thing. She loves the sponge and its benefits it gives.
My only slight criticism is the attached string. I do not see how it can be secure for long but who am I to know? I have never used one of these. It just feels a little like one pull could rip through the sponge. I do appreciate it having a string, though. It makes it super easy to hang-dry the sponge so all sides are/can be exposed to well circulated air. It does take quite a while for it to dry. Still, it is the only sponge of its kind and as weird as it is, it works.