By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash for acne-prone skin
Camellia Sinensis Powder
Papain Enzymes
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few products fit it even better.
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009
- Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 cleansing and moderate exfoliation for your acne and blemishes due to the presence of papain and Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, which provide enzymatic exfoliation, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate for antioxidant activity, making it highly suitable for your combination skin.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder and papain work synergistically to soothe and gently exfoliate, addressing your skin concerns without causing irritation.
- The formulation is safe for your acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser as part of your PM weekly routine. Start by using it once a week and build up slowly if your skin is happy.
- Place this step after your regular cleanser and before applying your hydrating toner. Follow the weekly routine order for the best results.
- Mix the powder with a little water in your hands to create a soft foam. Gently massage onto your face and avoid rubbing too hard.
- Apply the enzyme powder cleanser on slightly damp skin to help activate the formula evenly. Make sure your face is clean before applying.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test first and do not combine this with strong acids on the same night.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this powder cleanser is highly recommended for combination, oily, and sensitive skin types, effectively providing gentle exfoliation and a non-stripping cleanse that leaves skin feeling soft and looking brighter. While most users appreciate the natural green tea scent and see improvements in pore appearance, a moderate number find the scent off-putting or experience dryness, and some note issues with packaging and the price-to-quantity ratio.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin baby bottom soft”
- “smooths texture immediately”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “removed dead skin flakes”
Non-stripping cleanse Often Mentioned
- “No squeaky clean feeling”
- “skin feels moist after washing”
- “doesn't strip my barrier”
- “gentle low pH formula”
Pleasant matcha scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like a green tea latte”
- “relaxing earthy scent”
- “love the authentic matcha smell”
- “refreshing herbal fragrance”
Pore & blackhead care Sometimes Noted
- “Helps with sebaceous filaments”
- “pores look cleaner”
- “controls oil production”
- “reduced blackheads over time”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “Hard to dispense right amount”
- “powder clumps in humidity”
- “cap breaks easily”
- “pours out too fast”
Price to quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Bottle is half empty”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “finished it too quickly”
- “wish it was bigger”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like fish food”
- “weird metallic scent”
- “can't get past the smell”
- “scent is too earthy/grassy”
Drying for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Too drying for daily use”
- “left my face feeling tight”
- “clings to dry patches”
- “stripped my dry skin”
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Questions and answers
What makes By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because it combines gentle papaya enzymes for mild exfoliation with soothing green tea powder to calm blemishes without irritation. Its safe formula cleanses effectively while keeping your skin calm and balanced.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Carcinogenesis, 2001
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Papain enzymes and green tea powder make this cleanser a great fit by providing gentle exfoliation and soothing care that helps keep acne-prone skin calm and clear. This formulation is safe and unlikely to cause irritation while addressing blemishes.
What does Green Tea Powder do for acne-prone skin?
Green tea powder helps clear up acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and calming redness. It is also likely to lower oil production and fight the bacteria that cause breakouts, making it a useful addition to your routine.
Phytotherapy Research, 2021Archives of Dermatological Research, 2020
What does Papain do for acne-prone skin?
Papain is not a good fit for acne-prone skin because it can break down tight junction proteins and disrupt the skin barrier, which may lead to irritation and inflammation. Acne-prone skin needs soothing and barrier-restoring ingredients like niacinamide or gentle hydrators to calm redness and support healing without causing damage.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This enzyme powder cleanser fits into your weekly routine as an exfoliating step. You can use it once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cleanser with retinol by using the cleanser first and applying retinol afterward. However, because both products help clear and smooth your skin, using them together may cause dryness, so it is best to introduce them slowly.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015American Family Physician, 2012
How often should I use this cleanser?
Use this enzyme powder cleanser once a week to start, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps prevent irritation while managing blemishes effectively.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for acne-prone skin because it offers gentle enzymatic exfoliation and soothing care without harsh ingredients that cause irritation. It helps clear blemishes while keeping your skin calm, making breakouts unlikely.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical combination of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and 0.2% retinol reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 29.28% at 4 weeks and 63.10% at 8 weeks, outperforming either agent alone.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009A 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, 2015Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Application 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, 2001Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.
Drug Research, 2017Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2021Oral sodium bicarbonate improved Yo-Yo IR2 distance by 21% and repeated sprint completion time by 1.9%, while topical sodium bicarbonate improved repeated sprint time by 2.0% without affecting Yo-Yo IR2 distance, in recreationally trained male athletes compared to placebo.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2023Sodium 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, 2007
Ingredients
Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Zea Mays Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Papain, Betaine, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coconut Acid, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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