Ciracle Powder Wash for sensitive skin
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Zea Mays Starch
Willow Bark Extract
Ascorbic Acid
Allantoin
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
- Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 cleansing and soothing benefits for your normal skin, as sodium lauroyl aspartate and allantoin help to gently purify pores and calm redness. Carica papaya fruit extract and papain provide enzymatic exfoliation, which is suitable for normal skin but may not fully address your primary concerns of redness and irritation.
- The inclusion of willow bark extract and licorice root extract offers additional mild relief for irritation, supporting the product's overall soothing capabilities.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, containing soothing ingredients like allantoin and licorice root extract while avoiding harsh irritants.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine once a week. Start slowly and increase usage only if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this enzyme powder cleanser after your regular cleanser, and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
- Pour a small amount into wet hands, lather into a foam, and gently massage onto your face without harsh rubbing.
- For sensitive skin, apply this product on slightly damp skin to ensure better tolerance and comfort.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use to prevent irritation.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis enzyme powder cleanser is highly praised for its ability to deeply cleanse pores and remove makeup residue without irritating sensitive skin. Users frequently report smoother skin texture and reduced blackheads, though individuals with very dry skin should be cautious due to the presence of SLS.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Softens skin texture, removes dead cells, non-abrasive.”
Effective deep cleanse Often Mentioned
- “Removes makeup residue, clears pores, "squeaky clean" feel.”
Good for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Non-irritating, soothing ingredients (allantoin, willow bark), calms redness.”
Blackhead reduction Sometimes Noted
- “Helps with sebaceous filaments, keeps pores clear, prevents acne.”
Travel-friendly Sometimes Noted
- “No liquid spills, lightweight, easy to pack.”
Potentially drying Sometimes Noted
- “Contains SLS, tight feeling for dry skin, needs moisturizer after.”
Small quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Small bottle (60g), runs out quickly, expensive for size.”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “Clumps if hands wet, powder spills, tricky to dispense.”
Price Rarely Noted
- “Considered pricey, "expensive for the amount", luxury price point.”
Scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like flour/cornstarch, "organic" odor, unappealing to some.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Ciracle Powder Wash work for sensitive skin?
Ciracle Powder Wash works moderately well for sensitive skin, as it gently purifies pores and calms redness while avoiding harsh irritants. However, it may not fully address your primary concerns of redness and irritation, so sensitive skin needs an enzyme powder cleanser that exceptionally suits it with extra soothing ingredients that effectively calm redness and irritation without any risk.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Allantoin, licorice root extract, and willow bark extract help calm redness and soothe irritation. To be a better fit for sensitive skin, this type of cleanser needs extra soothing ingredients that calm redness and irritation without any risk of irritation, while also performing its cleansing and exfoliating functions exceptionally well.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate do for sensitive skin?
Sodium cocoyl isethionate helps cleanse sensitive skin without causing dryness or irritation. Its large molecules are unable to slip past the skin barrier, which makes it very gentle and unlikely to cause discomfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
What does Corn Starch do for sensitive skin?
Corn starch helps protect sensitive skin against daily environmental stress and keeps it comfortable, though it may occasionally cause irritation or allergic reactions in rare cases of severe sensitivity.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This enzyme powder is used once a week as a cleanser in the evening routine, and a product of this type for sensitive skin needs gentle purifying ingredients like sodium lauroyl aspartate and allantoin alongside soothing plant extracts.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine, but because it provides enzymatic exfoliation that may not fully address redness and irritation, sensitive skin needs a gentle cleanser paired with calming ingredients and barrier-repairing moisturizers instead.
How often should I use it?
Start using this enzyme powder once a week as part of your routine. If your skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
It is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it contains gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients like allantoin and licorice root extract that help calm redness. However, a cleanser of this type for sensitive skin needs extra hydrating ingredients and gentle exfoliants that deeply calm irritation without being potentially drying.
Is this cleanser 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, 2023A 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, 2020Topical 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, 2016Sodium 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, 2007Hydrolyzed corn starch containing maltotetraose activated the NRF2 pathway, upregulated antioxidant-responsive genes, increased NRF2 protein expression and nuclear translocation, and reduced reactive oxygen species levels in human keratinocytes exposed to oxidative stress.
PloS One, 2026A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.
Nanomaterials, 2022A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Topical 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, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical 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, 2022An 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, 2018Prophylactic 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, 2014Prophylactic use of a topical gel containing Allium cepa extract, allantoin and heparin significantly reduced vascularity, pigmentation and height of scars compared to an untreated control group and in intra-individual analysis in 120 patients after caesarean section.
Journal of Wound Care, 2020
Why other products fit sensitive skin better
Application of green tea extracts on normal human skin resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of UV-evoked erythema, reduced sunburn cells, protected Langerhans cells, and decreased UV-induced DNA damage compared to untreated UV-exposed skin.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
Ingredients
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Zea Mays Starch, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Palmitate, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium Glycyrrhizinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Papain, Propanediol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol
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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