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AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Enzyme Peel for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few products fit it even better.

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

  • Offers excellent exfoliation for your dry skin due to papain and Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, which gently remove dead skin cells and smooth texture.
  • Betaine and Allantoin provide humectant and emollient actions, respectively, helping to hydrate and soften your dry skin.
  • The formulation is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Allantoin.

How to apply

  • You can use the enzyme powder exfoliant PM as part of your weekly routine. Start 1x per week and increase slowly if your skin feels good.
  • Use it after your cleanser and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
  • Mix a small amount of the enzyme powder exfoliant with a few drops of water in your hands to create a soft foam. Gently massage it onto your face without rubbing hard.
  • Apply the enzyme powder exfoliant on slightly damp skin to help it work smoothly. This helps remove dry and flaky areas safely.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

This powder-to-foam cleanser is highly regarded for its gentle yet effective daily exfoliation, leaving skin exceptionally smooth and bright. Users with sensitive or dull skin particularly appreciate its non-stripping formula that maintains moisture. A significant drawback mentioned frequently is the high price point.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use”
    • “no scrubbing bits”
    • “safe for sensitive skin”
  • Smooths skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby smooth skin”
    • “glass skin texture”
    • “removes dead skin cells”
  • Non-stripping, hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip moisture”
    • “skin feels hydrated”
    • “no tight feeling”
  • Expensive product Often Mentioned
    • “very pricey”
    • “luxury splurge”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
  • Brightens skin Sometimes Noted
    • “glowy complexion”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “removes dullness”
  • Refines pores Sometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “cleans out pores”
    • “blackheads reduced”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “strong floral scent”
    • “old-fashioned perfume smell”
    • “heavily fragranced”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “skin reacted”
  • Lathering difficulty Rarely Noted
    • “hard to lather”
    • “dried instantly”
    • “need to learn ratio”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “powder hardens if wet”
    • “hard to control amount”
    • “dispenses too much”

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Questions and answers

What makes AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel a great fit for dry skin?

AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel is a great fit because papain and papaya extract gently remove dead skin cells to smooth dry skin texture. Ingredients like betaine and allantoin also help hydrate and soften your skin while soothing agents keep the formula safe from irritation.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023Molecules, 2024

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

Papain and papaya fruit extract make this exfoliant a great fit for your dry skin by gently sweeping away dead cells to leave texture smooth. At the same time, betaine and allantoin help hydrate and soften your skin while soothing agents keep the formula comfortable and safe.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023Molecules, 2024

What does Papain do for dry skin?

Papain helps exfoliate dry skin by breaking down dead surface cells, but it may cause irritation if the skin barrier is already compromised. Products for dry skin need gentle exfoliating enzymes paired with rich moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep the skin smooth and comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Green Tea Extract do for dry skin?

Green tea extract helps increase skin moisture and improve elasticity to make dry skin feel soft and smooth. It also works to calm irritation and protect against sun damage.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2013Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This exfoliant goes in your evening routine once a week. You may carefully use it more often if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results.

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

You can use this exfoliant with retinol by using them on different days or in separate routines to help keep your dry skin from getting irritated. Since both ingredients renew your skin, using them at the same time is usually too strong, so try applying this enzyme powder on a different night than your retinol.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

You can start using this exfoliant once a week as part of your evening routine. If your dry skin handles it well and feels smooth, you may carefully use it more often.

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

This exfoliant is a great fit for your dry skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts. Its gentle ingredients clear away dead skin cells to smooth your skin texture while soothing agents help prevent irritation.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Is this exfoliant 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, 2023
  • A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.

    Molecules, 2024
  • A topical formulation containing panthenol, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate increased skin hydration by 74.1% and reduced transepidermal water loss by 13.5% at 28 days compared to baseline and untreated control in 35 individuals with xerosis.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
  • A 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, 2020
  • Topical 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, 2016
  • Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.

    Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016
  • 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, 2015
  • Reflux 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, 2020
  • Topical 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, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An 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, 2019
  • An 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, 2018
  • Prophylactic 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, 2014
  • Prophylactic 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
  • Topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol significantly increased unstimulated whole salivary flow rates, reduced xerostomia complaints, and improved quality of life in adults with polypharmacy-induced xerostomia compared to their normal routine care, with no clinically significant adverse events.

    Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2007
  • Soaps containing betaine caused the least skin irritation compared to other tested soaps in twenty-eight healthy subjects, though irritation did not decrease with increasing concentrations of betaine.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2003
  • Mixed surfactant systems of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dimethyl dodecyl amido betaine significantly reduce acute skin irritation potential in human volunteers compared with the individual surfactants, demonstrating that irritation potential cannot be predicted by simple summation.

    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 1998

Ingredients

Allantoin, Betaine, Butylparaben, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dextrin, Lactose, Mannitol, Papain, Peg-32, Peg-75, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Water, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Green 3, Zea Mays Starch, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Zeolite

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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