SU:M37 Bright Award Enzyme Powder Wash for dry sensitive skin
Papain
Licorice Root Extract
Rice Bran Extract
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil Fruit
Lavender Oil
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry and sensitive skin due to papain and carica papaya fruit extract, which help smooth texture but lack sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The cleansing agents, sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium cocoyl glutamate, provide general cleansing benefits that are not specifically targeted towards your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and start slowly to check your skin's tolerance.
- Place this step right after your regular cleanser and before your hydrating toner, following the weekly routine order.
- Mix the powder with a little water in your hands to create a soft foam, then gently massage it onto your face without rubbing hard.
- Apply the foam on slightly damp skin to keep your dry flakes comfortable and safe from extra irritation.
- Be sure to avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
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 SU:M37 Enzyme Powder Wash work for dry sensitive skin?
SU:M37 Bright Award Enzyme Powder Wash works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by smoothing texture, but it lacks enough moisturizing ingredients to fully address dryness. A cleanser of this type needs rich hydrating and soothing ingredients that calm the skin and protect its moisture while it cleans.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Papain and carica papaya fruit extract help smooth texture by providing moderate exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin. A product of this type needs more moisturizing and soothing ingredients to fully address dryness and support the skin barrier.
What does Papain do for dry sensitive skin?
What does Licorice Root Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and lower irritation in dry, sensitive skin with its antioxidant properties. It is unlikely to cause issues when used properly, though chronic use of some forms may occasionally lead to skin sensitivity or other side effects.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This enzyme powder cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the main cleansing step, used just once a week to help smooth your texture. Because this type of product lacks sufficient moisturizing ingredients to address dry skin, it needs to be paired with rich soothing creams and gentle hydrating cleansers.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by using it in your evening routine before applying your retinol treatment, but because it offers only moderate exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin, it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address dryness. A product of this type needs rich, moisturizing ingredients and gentle hydrating agents to keep dry skin soft and smooth.
How often should I use it?
Start using this enzyme powder cleanser once a week, and only use it more often if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results. A product of this type needs moisturizing and soothing ingredients like plant extracts and oils to keep dry and sensitive skin soft and comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as its safe formula avoids harsh irritants that typically trigger reactions. Because it provides moderate exfoliation, it may help smooth your texture, but a product of this type needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients to fully care for dry skin.
Is it 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 dry sensitive skin better
Bacterial cellulose masks incorporated with vegetable extract increased skin hydration by 76% in 75% of volunteers, while propolis extract decreased hydration by 32.6% in 80% of volunteers, demonstrating effectiveness for skincare applications.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
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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