SRB Stabilized Rice Bran Enzyme Powder Wash for oily acne-prone skin
Stabilized Rice Bran
Papain
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Allantoin
CollagenAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 suitability for your oily skin as papain and rice bran extract provide mild exfoliation to help manage oiliness and texture.
- While it effectively cleanses pores with sodium cocoyl isethionate and rice bran extract, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with aloe barbadensis leaf juice and allantoin soothing the skin and preventing irritation.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser PM once a week to start, then increase frequency if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF during the day since exfoliating products can make skin sensitive to the sun.
- Apply this enzyme powder cleanser in your weekly routine after the standard cleanser and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer. This step helps clear away dead skin cells.
- Mix the powder with a little water in your hands to create a gentle foam , then massage it softly onto your face while avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the enzyme powder cleanser on slightly damp skin to help activate the formula effectively. Make sure your face is clean from makeup before starting.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Do not mix this with strong acids or retinoids in the same routine to prevent irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this powder wash for its ability to gently exfoliate and brighten the complexion without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier. It is frequently recommended for sensitive and acne-prone skin types due to its soothing properties and low pH. Some users note the unique grain scent and packaging design as minor drawbacks.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “skin feels baby soft”
- “smooths texture immediately”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “removes dead skin without irritation”
- “leaves face polished”
Non-stripping hydration Often Mentioned
- “doesn't leave skin tight”
- “feels hydrated after washing”
- “no squeaky clean feeling”
- “soft and comfortable finish”
- “great for dry winter skin”
Packaging dispensing issues Often Mentioned
- “hole is too big”
- “pours out too much”
- “easy to waste product”
- “hard to control amount”
- “messy cap design”
Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
- “skin looks radiant”
- “helps with dullness”
- “noticeable glow”
- “evened out skin tone”
- “complexion looks clearer”
Travel-friendly design Sometimes Noted
- “perfect for carry-on”
- “no liquid spill worries”
- “lightweight bottle”
- “great for gym bag”
- “compact and mess-free”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like fermented rice”
- “scent is earthy/grainy”
- “smells like bread”
- “weird smell at first”
- “not a pleasant fragrance”
Customizable texture Rarely Noted
- “can adjust water ratio”
- “make it a paste or foam”
- “control exfoliation level”
- “versatile for different days”
- “fun to lather”
Dissolving takes time Rarely Noted
- “grains take time to melt”
- “can be scratchy if not dissolved”
- “needs warm water to foam”
- “have to work it in hands”
- “gritty if rushed”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “bottle is small for price”
- “expensive compared to others”
- “finished it too quickly”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “pricier than Tosowoong”
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Questions and answers
How well does SRB Enzyme Powder Wash work for oily acne-prone skin?
SRB Stabilized Rice Bran Enzyme Powder Wash works moderately well for your oily skin, using papain and rice bran to help manage oil and smooth texture while aloe and allantoin keep things calm. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne and breakouts. An enzyme powder cleanser for oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, and targeted acne-fighting components to properly clear blemishes while keeping oil balanced.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Papain and rice bran extract make this cleanser a moderate fit by providing mild exfoliation to help manage oiliness and texture, while aloe barbadensis leaf juice and allantoin soothe the skin and help prevent irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne and breakouts, a product of this type needs high-quality acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or retinoids to truly excel for oily acne-prone skin.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
What does Stabilized Rice Bran do for oily acne-prone skin?
Stabilized Rice Bran helps balance oil and keeps skin calm while providing lightweight moisture for oily acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to clog pores and may improve overall skin barrier function and smoothness.
What does Papain do for oily acne-prone skin?
Papain helps clear oily acne-prone skin by gently exfoliating the surface and breaking down dead skin cells that can clog pores. This gentle smoothing action may reduce breakouts and blemishes, though some people might experience mild irritation as the skin adjusts.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser goes into your morning and evening routine, while an enzyme powder like this starts out being used once a week. An oily acne-prone skin type needs specialized ingredients to directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this enzyme powder cleanser in your routine, but apply your retinol treatment afterward in the evening to avoid irritation. To better care for oily acne-prone skin, this cleanser needs specialized breakout-targeting ingredients alongside its gentle exfoliating and cleansing components.
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 may carefully use it more often. A cleanser of this type for oily acne-prone skin also needs ingredients that directly target breakouts.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores because it uses gentle cleansers that do not disrupt the skin barrier, but it lacks specialized ingredients to actively target and clear acne and breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin often needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively clear blemishes.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2015Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical 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, 2023Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016Reflux 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, 2020Carica 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, 2021Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Topical 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, 2016A 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, 2020An 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, 2018Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Why other products fit oily acne-prone skin better
Two percent supramolecular salicylic acid showed similar efficacy to 0.01% adapalene plus 5% benzoyl peroxide in reducing acne lesions in 31 patients over 28 days.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2019Chemical peels with 30% supramolecular salicylic acid effectively treated acne and reduced facial sebum secretion while improving skin hydration and barrier function in 25 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Ingredients
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Rice Bran Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Pollen Extract, Allantoin, Collagen, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Papain
Behind this fit score
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