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AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Enzyme Peel for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best products for combination skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 excellent exfoliation for your combination skin, as papain and Carica Papaya Fruit Extract effectively break down dead skin cells to smooth texture and address oily shine.
  • Allantoin and betaine provide soothing benefits, complementing the enzymatic action and ensuring comfort for your non-sensitive skin.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing agents like allantoin and betaine.

How to apply

  • Use this enzyme powder exfoliant in your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase frequency slowly if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this enzyme powder exfoliant after your cleaner and before your hydrating toner. Follow up with your regular serum and moisturizer.
  • Dispense a small amount of the enzyme powder exfoliant into wet hands and lather into a soft foam. Gently massage onto your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing.
  • Apply this enzyme powder exfoliant to slightly damp skin to help with even distribution. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water after a minute.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using this enzyme powder exfoliant if you notice any irritation.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

This powder-to-foam cleanser is highly regarded for its gentle yet effective daily exfoliation, leaving skin exceptionally smooth and bright. Users with sensitive or dull skin particularly appreciate its non-stripping formula that maintains moisture. A significant drawback mentioned frequently is the high price point.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use”
    • “no scrubbing bits”
    • “safe for sensitive skin”
  • Smooths skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby smooth skin”
    • “glass skin texture”
    • “removes dead skin cells”
  • Non-stripping, hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip moisture”
    • “skin feels hydrated”
    • “no tight feeling”
  • Expensive product Often Mentioned
    • “very pricey”
    • “luxury splurge”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
  • Brightens skin Sometimes Noted
    • “glowy complexion”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “removes dullness”
  • Refines pores Sometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “cleans out pores”
    • “blackheads reduced”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “strong floral scent”
    • “old-fashioned perfume smell”
    • “heavily fragranced”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “skin reacted”
  • Lathering difficulty Rarely Noted
    • “hard to lather”
    • “dried instantly”
    • “need to learn ratio”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “powder hardens if wet”
    • “hard to control amount”
    • “dispenses too much”

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Questions and answers

What makes AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel one of the best fits for combination skin?

AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel is one of the best fits for your combination skin because papain and papaya extract effectively break down dead skin cells to smooth texture and address oily shine. Allantoin and betaine provide soothing benefits, complementing the enzymatic action and ensuring comfort for your non-sensitive skin. The formula is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients.

Skin Research and Technology, 2003International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?

Papain and papaya fruit extract break down dead skin cells to smooth texture and control oily shine, making this exfoliant a great fit for combination skin. Allantoin and betaine add soothing benefits to keep your skin comfortable during the process.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023

What does Papain do for combination skin?

Papain gently exfoliates the skin by breaking down dead surface proteins, which helps keep oily and dry areas balanced and smooth. It is unlikely to cause severe irritation when used properly, though mild tingling may occur.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022

What does Green Tea Extract do for combination skin?

Green tea extract helps calm combination skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help balance oily spots while keeping dry areas comfortable.

Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

Use this enzyme powder once a week as an extra step in your evening routine after cleansing and before your mask and toner. Lovi routines start exfoliating steps once a week, and people who tolerate them well and see good results can carefully use them more often.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this enzyme exfoliant in your weekly routine, but it is best to avoid using it on the exact same nights you apply retinol to keep your skin calm and comfortable. Using them on separate days helps prevent over-exfoliation and irritation while still smoothing texture and managing oily shine.

Skin Research and Technology, 2003International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023

How often should I use this exfoliant?

You can start using this exfoliant once a week as part of your routine. If your skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This product is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on your combination skin. It uses gentle ingredients like papain to clear away dead skin cells and smooth texture while soothing agents help keep your skin calm and comfortable.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Incorporating 1, 2, and 5 percent papain into starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films preserved proteolytic and skin exfoliation activity while improving mechanical properties and water solubility compared to control films, with immobilized enzyme maintaining stability for up to 90 days.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
  • A 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, 2015
  • Soaps containing betaine caused the least skin irritation compared to other tested soaps in twenty-eight healthy subjects, though irritation did not decrease with increasing concentrations of betaine.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2003
  • A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.

    Molecules, 2024
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.

    Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016
  • Reflux 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, 2020
  • Carica papaya leaf extracts obtained via supercritical fluid and conventional methods demonstrated antioxidant and cytoprotective effects on skin fibroblasts against oxidative stress, driven by their respective lipophilic and hydrophilic constituents.

    Molecules, 2021
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
  • Topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol significantly increased unstimulated whole salivary flow rates, reduced xerostomia complaints, and improved quality of life in adults with polypharmacy-induced xerostomia compared to their normal routine care, with no clinically significant adverse events.

    Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2007
  • Mixed surfactant systems of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dimethyl dodecyl amido betaine significantly reduce acute skin irritation potential in human volunteers compared with the individual surfactants, demonstrating that irritation potential cannot be predicted by simple summation.

    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 1998
  • Polyhexanide/betaine may be nontoxic and effective in enhancing wound healing, whereas the majority of other topical cleaning agents are locally toxic and of limited or no proven efficacy.

    Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 2013

Ingredients

Allantoin, Betaine, Butylparaben, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dextrin, Lactose, Mannitol, Papain, Peg-32, Peg-75, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Water, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Green 3, Zea Mays Starch, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Zeolite

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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