Somme Nourishing Cleanser with MDT5™

A non-foaming gel cleanser formulated with MDT5™ (a proprietary delivery system), niacinamide, vitamin E, and botanical extracts. Designed for daily facial cleansing. Suitable for all skin types.

What's In It:

• MDT5™ (Proprietary Delivery System): Somme's trademarked ingredient delivery technology. Based on the ingredient list, this appears to include retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), niacinamide, vitamin C derivative (ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate), and tocopherol (vitamin E) combined with peptides.

• Niacinamide Polypeptide: Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) combined with small protein fragments (peptides).

• Retinyl Palmitate: A form of vitamin A (retinoid) that's gentler than prescription-strength retinoids.

• Vitamin C Derivative (Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate): A stable form of vitamin C combined with silicone and pectin.

• Vitamin E (Tocopherol): An antioxidant.

• Botanical Extracts: Includes orange, lime, lavender, geranium, and soybean extracts.

• Cetyl Alcohol & Stearyl Alcohol: Fatty alcohols that give the cleanser its creamy texture (these are not drying alcohols).

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: A cleansing agent that creates foam. Note: SLS can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin.

• Propylene Glycol: A humectant and solvent.

What It Does:

This is a daily face cleanser with a gel-cream texture that's designed to cleanse without foaming heavily. It contains active ingredients (vitamins A, C, E, and niacinamide) that remain on skin briefly during cleansing before being rinsed off.

How to Use It:

1. Wet your face with water
2. Dispense cleanser into hands
3. Apply to face using small circular motions
4. Massage gently
5. Rinse thoroughly with warm water
6. Pat dry
7. Use morning and/or evening

Best For:

• All skin types (according to brand) • Those interested in cleansers with active ingredients • People who prefer non-foaming or low-foam cleansers • Daily facial cleansing

What to Expect:

The cleanser has a creamy texture and doesn't create heavy foam. It should rinse away cleanly. Your face should feel clean after use.

Important Notes:

• Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): This cleansing agent can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. If you have very sensitive skin, you may want to patch test first.

• Contains Retinyl Palmitate: A form of vitamin A. While it's in a rinse-off product (so contact time is brief), those who are pregnant or nursing should consult their healthcare provider before using products with vitamin A derivatives.

• Contains fragrance components: From the botanical extracts (orange, lime, lavender) and limonene listed as an ingredient.

• For external use only: Avoid contact with eyes.

• Brand claims: The marketing makes strong claims about this being superior to other cleansers. As with all skincare products, results vary from person to person.

About Cleansers with Active Ingredients:

Some cleansers include active ingredients like vitamins or niacinamide. However, because cleansers are rinsed off quickly, the contact time with skin is brief (usually under a minute). This means the effectiveness of active ingredients in cleansers is debated—leave-on products (serums, moisturizers) typically provide more benefit since they stay on your skin.

Product Details:

• Non-foaming gel-cream texture
• Contains MDT5™ delivery system
• Includes vitamins A, C, E, and niacinamide
• Contains SLS (may irritate sensitive skin)
• Size: 8 oz
• All skin types (according to brand)

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide, Niacinamide Polypeptide, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Evernia Furfuracea (Tree Moss) Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate