SU:M37 Bright Award Enzyme Powder Wash for dry skin
Papain
Licorice Root Extract
Rice Bran Extract
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil Fruit
Lavender Oil
Average
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry skin; other products fit it better.
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
- The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 or flaky skin due to the presence of papain and carica papaya fruit extract, which provide enzymatic exfoliation to smooth texture.
- The inclusion of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, however, can strip natural oils and compromise your dry skin's barrier function, offering limited emollient action.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser as part of your PM routine once a week to start. Carefully increase frequency only if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this powder cleanser after your regular pre-cleanser and cleanser steps, but before your toner and moisturizer. Follow the weekly routine order for best results.
- Mix a small amount of the enzyme powder cleanser with water in your hands to create a gentle foam. Gently massage the foam onto your face without harsh rubbing.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help activate the enzyme formula smoothly. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water afterward.
- Avoid the eye area during application and do a patch test before your first use. Always use SPF the next day since exfoliants can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
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 skin?
SU:M37 Bright Award Enzyme Powder Wash is an average fit for dry skin because papain smooths flaky patches, but sodium lauryl sulfate may strip natural oils and weaken the skin barrier. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing moisture components that protect the moisture barrier while cleansing.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Papain and carica papaya fruit extract make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin by providing gentle enzymatic exfoliation that helps smooth rough or flaky texture. A cleanser for dry skin needs extra hydrating and soothing ingredients that clean and exfoliate without stripping natural oils or compromising the skin barrier.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
What does Papain do for dry skin?
Papain helps exfoliate dry skin by breaking down dead surface cells, but it may cause irritation if the skin barrier is already compromised. Products for dry skin need gentle exfoliating enzymes paired with rich moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep the skin smooth and comfortable.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Licorice Root Extract do for dry skin?
Licorice root extract helps soothe dry and itchy skin by calming irritation and decreasing redness. It also provides antioxidants that protect stressed skin from daily damage, helping keep it soft and comfortable.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Experimental Dermatology, 2015
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This enzyme powder cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as your main cleanser, though dry skin needs it just once a week at first. Because it contains strong cleansing ingredients that may strip natural oils, a product of this type works best for dry skin when it includes soothing ingredients and rich moisturizers to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleanser may be too harsh to use alongside retinol on dry skin because it contains ingredients that can strip natural oils and disrupt your skin barrier. To safely use exfoliating cleansers with retinol, dry skin needs extra soothing hydrators and gentle barrier-protecting ingredients instead.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Start using this enzyme powder cleanser just once a week, as exfoliating powders can sometimes strip natural oils and compromise dry skin. If your skin tolerates it well and stays comfortable, you may carefully use it a bit more often.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, but it may strip natural oils and dry out your skin barrier. To truly care for dry skin, a cleanser needs gentle, moisturizing ingredients that protect your skin barrier while cleansing without harsh detergents.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
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
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, 2023Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin barrier disruption alters the mRNA expression of keratinocyte differentiation markers and corneodesmosome-degrading enzymes during the repair phase in human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Lecithin-based surfactants showed very good (S75) or good (LPC80) skin-tolerability compared to sodium dodecyl sulfate on healthy forearm skin.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin irritation and recovery rates differ significantly between the upper back and volar forearms, with the upper back showing higher reactivity and faster recovery.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Topical 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 skin better
- Sodium lauryl sulfate in this product
Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin barrier disruption alters the mRNA expression of keratinocyte differentiation markers and corneodesmosome-degrading enzymes during the repair phase in human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
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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