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BABOR Enzyme Cleanser for dry skin

BABOR Enzyme Cleanser

Superior

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best products for dry skin.

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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by maltodextrin and xanthan gum, which offer humectant action, complemented by lipase for gentle exfoliation that smooths texture.
  • Subtilisin and lipase work effectively to exfoliate and refine skin texture, while ascorbic acid ensures a safe experience for your dry skin.
  • The formulation is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring soothing components like ascorbic acid.

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

★4.7Overall 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 dry skin?

BABOR Enzyme Cleanser is one of the best fits for dry skin because maltodextrin and xanthan gum hold in moisture while lipase gently smooths rough texture. Ascorbic acid and a gentle formula also keep the cleansing process safe and comfortable for dry skin.

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

Maltodextrin and xanthan gum make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin by holding in moisture, while lipase gently smooths rough texture. Ascorbic acid and subtilisin also help refine your skin safely without harsh effects.

What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do for dry skin?

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate helps cleanse dry skin while keeping the skin barrier calm and comfortable with minimal disruption. It is much less likely to dry out or irritate the skin compared to harsher cleansing ingredients.

Dermatology, 1997Dermatologic Therapy, 2004

What does Vitamin C do for dry skin?

Vitamin C helps dry skin by boosting moisture and keeping the surface smooth and soft. It may also improve skin hydration and support the outer protective barrier over time.

Skin Research and Technology, 2008Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This enzyme powder cleanser is used as the cleansing step in the morning or evening routine, starting at once a week and cautiously increasing if your skin tolerates it well. Maltodextrin and xanthan gum help keep your dry skin comfortable while gentle enzymes smooth your skin texture safely.

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol by using the cleanser first in your routine to smooth texture and gently lift dead skin cells before applying your retinol treatment. The formula is safe for your dry skin because it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like ascorbic acid, helping keep your skin comfortable.

How often should I use it?

Start using this enzyme powder cleanser once a week, and if your dry skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. Maltodextrin and xanthan gum draw moisture into your skin while lipase provides gentle exfoliation to help smooth rough texture safely.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry skin, as it features a gentle formula without harsh ingredients. Reviewers note only a minor chance of clogged packaging rather than pore-clogging issues on the skin itself.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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