Somme Institute Skincare Review
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008I’ve been using Somme Institutes 5 step Skincare line since Friday and I’ve seen a dramatic decrease in the oiliness on my face.
It’s finally getting warmer here in Minnesota, and my skin’s been getting a lot oilier than usual.
I was about to go and try to find something else that would help decrease the oiliness, when I was asked to review Somme Institute’s Skincare line.
The line consists of a 5 step program, which includes the Nourishing Cleanser, $40, which is used in the morning and evening. The cleanser is nonfoaming, and slips easily over my skin.
Although I haven’t used many nonfoaming cleansers, I love that the Nourishing Cleanser doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight after using it.
I skipped the rest of the skincare line for one day - morning and evening, and although my skin wasn’t as oily as it was before I started using Somme Institute’s Skincare, it was a little bit oilier than it was after I used the entire line.
Step Two in the program is Transport, $58, which are pads that “are infused with MDT5 and a synergistic blend of alpha hydroxy (AHA) and beta hydroxy (BHA) acids to exfoliate dead cells on the skin’s surface and unclog blocked pores”.
I do have sensitive skin at times, and I found out that I need to wait a little bit before I use the transport, or my skin will start to sting.
Step Three is Serum, $82, which “Boosts collagen production, reverse sun damage, promote healthy, acne-free skin.”
The serum is nice and easy to spread, and has the faintest hint of an orange smell.
Step Four is A-Bomb, $70, which restores “optimal function to skin cells and speeding cell renewal, A-Bomb aggressively repairs sun damage, eliminates fine lines and wrinkles, and targets problem areas on acne-prone skin.”
This cream is truly lightweight, and doesn’t leave my oily skin feeling like I’m adding moisture that I don’t need to my face.
Step 5 is Double Defense Day Moisture, $48. Since this step contains SPF 30+ sun protection, it is only used in the morning, unlike the rest of the products. Of course since you can reapply the Double Defense Day Moisture as needed if you’ll be out in the sun for a while.
“Double Defense goes steps beyond traditional sunscreens by combining free-radical scavengers and anti-inflammatory agents with the most sophisticated sun protection technology, including Phytosorb and Parsol 1789. Double Defense also creates an effective water-resistant barrier to lock in skin’s vital moisture.”
This felt like sunscreen going on - it applied easily, but I had to make sure that it was completely rubbed in. It also felt a little greasy, but that disappeared within minutes, and my skin still doesn’t feel anywhere near as oily as it did before I started using this line.
I love that the sun protection is included as a step in the skincare program.
I have to admit that I’m bad at remembering to put on sunscreen every day, but since I’ve started using this line, and my sunscreen is lined up with the rest of my skincare I haven’t forgotten it once.
Somme Institutes eye cream, aptly named Eye, $72, is not included in the five step program.
However it is to be used after the five step program.
The eye cream is “Infused with Controlled-Release Eye-Specific MDT5, EYE hydrates and brings back skin elasticity to eye contour, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.”
It’s easy to apply, although it did take me a couple of tries to determine how much to press the pump bottle so that I wouldn’t get too much out.
I’ve only been using the Somme Institute Skincare Regimen for four days, so it’s hard to tell if there are any other improvements in my skin other than the dramatic decrease in oil production, but this skincare line is worth it to me for the oil control alone. The fact that it includes sunscreen, helps to reduce the signs of aging, has a pleasant orange scent, and applies easily are added bonuses.
Somme Institute Skincare comes in color cordinated boxes, which contain the number of each item’s step when you open up the lid. The boxes also contain information about the benefits of the product, usage instructions, and ingredient list, and any cautions about the product.
The containers themselves are sleek, white, and have minimal writing (the name of the product, usage instructions, and contact information) on them. They also have a large colored dot on the product, that corresponds to the color on the boxes and the step in the system.
I’d prefer it if the step number was written on the bottles themselves, so I wouldn’t have to refer to the boxes, or read the fine print on the bottles to make sure I’m using the products in the proper order, but that’s not a big deal.
Stay tuned, and I’ll give you a one month and a three month update on how I’m doing with the Somme Institute Skincare Regimen.
If you’d tried this line please leave me a comment and tell me how it worked for you.
