SU:M37 Bright Award Enzyme Powder Wash for sensitive skin
Papain
Licorice Root Extract
Rice Bran Extract
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil Fruit
Lavender Oil
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your normal skin, as papain and carica papaya fruit extract gently smooth texture, but it lacks sufficient emollients and humectants for optimal hydration.
- While Zea Mays Starch and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate provide general cleansing, the formula does not contain specialized ingredients to effectively address your redness and irritation concerns.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine once a week. Start slowly and increase usage only if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this enzyme powder cleanser after your regular cleanser, and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
- Pour a small amount into wet hands, lather into a foam, and gently massage onto your face without harsh rubbing.
- For sensitive skin, apply this product on slightly damp skin to ensure better tolerance and comfort.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use to prevent irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsThis enzyme powder cleanser is celebrated for its ability to gently exfoliate and brighten the complexion without stripping the moisture barrier, making it suitable for most skin types including sensitive skin. Users consistently report a luxurious experience with a rich lather that leaves skin feeling exceptionally smooth, polished, and radiant, though the high price point and individual packaging divide opinion.
Highlights
Travel-friendly packaging Mostly Mentioned
- “perfect for travel”
- “hygienic single-use packets”
- “convenient to carry”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “skin feels silky smooth”
- “removes dead skin cells gently”
- “no stinging or redness”
Rich lather Often Mentioned
- “poofy foam”
- “luxurious creamy texture”
- “creates a ton of lather”
High price Often Mentioned
- “wickedly high price”
- “splurge item”
- “too expensive for daily use”
Brightening effect Sometimes Noted
- “glow up is REAL”
- “skin looks noticeably clearer”
- “brightening effect is visible”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like lemon custard”
- “heavenly scent”
- “fresh and clean smell”
Packaging waste Sometimes Noted
- “packets are hard to tear”
- “too much product for one use”
- “wasteful packaging”
Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
- “contains SLS”
- “papain caused irritation”
- “ingredients not clean enough”
Potential drying Rarely Noted
- “skin felt tight after”
- “dried out my face”
- “need moisturizer immediately”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smells like laundry detergent”
- “scent is too strong”
- “prefer unscented”
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Questions and answers
How well does the SU:M37 Enzyme Powder Wash work for sensitive skin?
This cleanser works for sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because it offers moderate exfoliation that gently smooths texture but lacks sufficient softening and hydrating ingredients for optimal moisture. A cleanser of this type needs soothing ingredients to effectively calm redness and irritation safely, while also performing its cleansing function extremely well.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Papain and carica papaya fruit extract help smooth texture by offering moderate exfoliation. A cleanser of this type needs soothing ingredients to calm redness and irritation, along with rich softeners and hydrators to keep sensitive skin comfortable.
What does Papain do for sensitive skin?
Papain is not a good fit for sensitive skin because it can disrupt the skin barrier, cause inflammation, and act as a strong allergen. Sensitive skin needs gentle, soothing, and repairing ingredients that protect the outer layer rather than break it down.
What does Licorice Root Extract do for sensitive skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and ease irritation on sensitive skin through its natural soothing properties. It is unlikely to cause trouble when used as directed, though very safe use is best to avoid any unwanted reactions.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This enzyme powder cleanser goes in your weekly routine as part of your evening steps, or in your morning routine if you prefer. Sensitive skin needs a cleanser that gently smooths texture while also including rich softeners and hydrators to keep it calm and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this enzyme powder cleanser alongside retinol by keeping them on separate days or using gentle buffers, because combining strong exfoliants directly with retinol may increase the likelihood of dryness or irritation on sensitive skin. To keep sensitive skin calm and hydrated, this product needs to be paired with rich soothing hydrators and gentle barrier-repairing ingredients.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Start by using this enzyme powder cleanser once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. An enzyme powder for sensitive skin also needs soothing plant extracts and plenty of hydrating ingredients to keep the skin calm and smooth.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it provides gentle smoothing without heavy ingredients that trap oil. To best suit sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing plant extracts and rich hydrating ingredients that calm redness and keep skin soft.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citral, citronellol, limonene, geraniol, and linalool).
What the research says
Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Topical gel and cream formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds improved skin hydration, lightening, thickness, roughness, and elasticity in 30 human volunteers over 28 days compared to baseline.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2012Gel and cream formulations containing rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes increased in vitro antioxidant activity (ORAC values of 20-28 micromol TE/g versus 16-18 micromol TE/g for placebo), enhanced lipid peroxidation inhibition in human sebum by about 1.5 times, and improved in vivo human skin hydration by approximately 3 to 30% depending on the measurement technique.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2011Stirring Nukadoko fermented rice bran beds by hand leads to temporary settlement of microorganisms on human skin with quick shedding.
FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2023Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016
Why other products fit sensitive skin better
Application of green tea extracts on normal human skin resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of UV-evoked erythema, reduced sunburn cells, protected Langerhans cells, and decreased UV-induced DNA damage compared to untreated UV-exposed skin.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
Ingredients
Zea Mays Starch, Lactose, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil Fruit, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Allantoin, Papain, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Willow Bark Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Acetylphytosphingosine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Rice Bran Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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