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BABOR Enzyme Cleanser for combination skin

BABOR Enzyme Cleanser

Superior

  • SuperiorCombination 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 suitability for your combination skin as subtilisin and lipase provide enzymatic exfoliation and mild cleansing, while ascorbic acid offers antioxidant benefits without irritation.
  • The presence of sodium lauroyl glutamate and talc ensures effective pore cleansing and oil absorption, addressing your concern for oily shine.
  • This formula is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3x/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the enzyme powder cleanser after your regular cleanser and toner, but before your moisturizer.
  • Pour a small amount into wet hands and rub together to create a creamy foam, then massage gently onto the face.
  • Apply the enzyme powder cleanser on slightly damp skin to help activate the gentle exfoliating enzymes.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This cleanser is highly praised for its gentle powder-to-foam exfoliation, effectively addressing uneven texture, excess oil, and blemishes, leaving skin soft, radiant, and deeply cleansed. It yields excellent outcomes for combination and acne-prone skin by clearing pores and smoothing bumps. Users with highly sensitive skin occasionally report mild irritation, and many note that the packaging is prone to clogging in humid environments.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves your skin feeling exfoliated without being too harsh.”
    • “It's exfoliating without drying me out or feeling like I'm scrubbing my skin off!”
    • “Gentle but effective. Love how easy it is to use...”
    • “It's surprisingly gentle and cleanses well.”
  • Smoothes texture Often Mentioned
    • “I was surprised to wake up with smoother skin - it seems to work on uneven texture!”
    • “Leaves my skin soft and smooth...”
    • “My chin area feels much smoother now.”
    • “Face feels so soft afterwards.”
  • Clears and brightens Sometimes Noted
    • “It provides an instant brightening effect...”
    • “It effectively removes excess oil and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean!”
    • “Been using two weeks and pores look smaller!”
    • “It feels like it's thoroughly cleaning out my pores after washing.”
  • Long-lasting formula Sometimes Noted
    • “The product lasts quite a while as you get more than expected.”
    • “A little goes a long way.”
    • “It's lightweight for travel and lasts a long time.”
    • “The packaging lasts for a long time.”
  • Clog-prone packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “The packaging is a bit disappointing. It's a disaster if it gets wet.”
    • “The cap doesn't always close so I get worried that water or steam will get in...”
    • “If water gets in or if it's kept in a humid bathroom, the opening can get clogged...”
    • “It occasionally gets clogged up like paste...”
  • Poor lathering Rarely Noted
    • “Compared to other enzyme cleansers, it doesn't lather as well.”
    • “While it doesn't lather much, it cleanses the face...”
    • “The granules tend to clump together and don't mix well...”
    • “It seems to lack a bit in cleansing power when it comes to eye makeup.”
  • Potential irritation Rarely Noted
    • “It's slightly irritating after use, possibly due to the vitamin C.”
    • “The granules are a bit coarse, which can be quite irritating for those with sensitive skin.”
    • “My skin became so worse after using it.”
    • “I think it could be a bit irritating for sensitive skin...”

Sources: lovi.care, bloomingdales.com, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, dermluxe.com, hwahae.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes BABOR Enzyme Cleanser one of the best fits for combination skin?

BABOR Enzyme Cleanser is one of the best fits for your combination skin because subtilisin and lipase provide gentle enzymatic exfoliation while ascorbic acid gives you antioxidant benefits without irritation. Sodium lauroyl glutamate and talc also help clean your pores and absorb excess oil to keep shiny areas under control.

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

This cleanser is a great fit for your combination skin because subtilisin and lipase gently lift away dead cells, while ascorbic acid brightens without causing irritation. Additionally, sodium lauroyl glutamate and talc help clean out pores and absorb extra oil to keep oily shine under control.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do for combination skin?

Sodium lauroyl glutamate is well-suited for combination skin because it cleanses effectively while causing minimal disruption to your skin barrier compared to harsher foaming ingredients. This gentle action helps keep dry areas comfortable and oily areas clean without leaving skin stripped or tight.

Dermatology, 1997Dermatologic Therapy, 2004

What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

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

This enzyme powder is used once a week as an exfoliating step in your routine, following your makeup remover and cleanser. Lovi routines start exfoliating powders and acids once a week, and you can carefully use it more often if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first as part of your routine and following with your retinol treatment later in your routine. Because this enzyme powder provides deep cleansing and gentle exfoliation, using it carefully alongside retinol helps keep your skin smooth while avoiding irritation.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This enzyme powder is best used once a week to start. If your skin handles it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin because it features gentle enzymes and oil-absorbing ingredients that clean pores effectively without harshness. It does not contain ingredients that typically trigger purging, and it has a low chance of causing irritation.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2023
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Biodegradable wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles showed >99% pathogen growth inhibition, bactericidal effects, free radical scavenging, reduced inflammatory response in macrophages, and accelerated wound healing in animals.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022
  • Dense chitosan-xanthan membranes associated with multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells accelerated wound healing in Wistar rats compared to untreated conditions, demonstrating safety and feasibility for dermo-epidermal wound treatment.

    Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2015
  • Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels scavenged 88.5% of free radicals, reduced transepidermal water loss by up to 33.3%, and improved moisture content and skin structural characteristics in a murine dry skin model.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025

Ingredients

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Talc, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Water, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Subtilisin, Lipase

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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