Babor vs Junglück — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser
8.5/10 · Babor
| Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser | BHA Peeling | |
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| Brand | Babor | Junglück |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 ★ | 8.4/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Fine enzyme powder that activates with water | Clear liquid peel |
| Finish | Smooth, bright, refined | Smooth, clear, refined |
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| Verdict | BABOR's cult enzyme powder — a water-activated enzyme cleanser with papain (papaya enzyme), lipase, and protease that dissolves dead skin cells, excess sebum, and protein buildup without any abrasive particles. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) brightens during the enzymatic exfoliation, and moringa seed extract provides antioxidant protection. Only 11 ingredients. Unlike AHA/BHA peels, enzyme cleansers work at skin-surface pH and don't increase photosensitivity — safe for morning use without SPF anxiety. The powder format means zero water in the formula, which means zero preservatives needed. Sodium lauroyl glutamate (an amino-acid surfactant) provides the gentle foam. At $40, every jar gets 60+ uses. | Junglück's BHA peeling — 2% salicylic acid in an aloe vera juice base (first ingredient) with lactic acid for dual AHA/BHA exfoliation and dipotassium glycyrrhizate (licorice root derivative) for anti-inflammatory buffering. Only 14 ingredients — classic Junglück minimalism. The aloe base is a genuinely clever formulation choice: it hydrates and soothes simultaneously with the exfoliation, preventing the stripped feeling that most BHA products cause. Junglück is the German indie brand that proves clean formulation and effective actives aren't mutually exclusive. Apply 2-3 times per week on clean skin, leave for a few minutes, then continue with your routine. |
