• Warming kaolin mask
  • Zeolite + pumpkin enzymes
  • Purifies pores
  • One to two times a week

What it is

A warming mineral mask from Somme Institute, the dermatological research lab behind the MDT5 vitamin delivery system. A gentle but potent purifying treatment with a warming sensation and a faint hint of pumpkin.

What it does

Zeolite gently warms skin to open pores while mineral-rich kaolin absorbs excess oil, dirt, and impurities for a truly purifying cleanse. Pumpkin ferment gently exfoliates, and the MDT5 vitamins nourish, leaving skin feeling refreshed, smooth, and hydrated.

Who it's for

Congested, oily, or dull skin that wants a weekly deep cleanse. Suitable for all skin types.

How to use

How much: One to two times a week, morning or night.

1. Apply to your clean, dry face.
2. Massage gently in light, circular motions, then leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Remove with a moistened cloth and continue with the rest of your routine.

Where it fits: A weekly treatment after the Nourishing Cleanser; continue with Transport.

Inside the formula

Kaolin

A mineral-rich clay that absorbs excess oil, dirt, and impurities

Zeolite

A natural mineral that gently warms skin and helps open pores

Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate

Fermented pumpkin that gently exfoliates and smooths

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

A stable, non-oxidizing form of vitamin C that brightens and supports collagen.

Retinyl palmitate/carrot polypeptide

Vitamin A, delivered by the MDT5 system to support tone and texture

Tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E that supports skin while the mask purifies

Full ingredient list
Glycerin, PEG-8, Kaolin, Zeolite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Propanediol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Titanium Dioxide/CI 77891, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Parfum, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide

Why we stock it

We stock this because a warming kaolin mask with pumpkin enzymes does what most clay masks promise but skip: a real purifying cleanse that does not leave skin stripped.

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About the brand

Somme Institute

Dermatologist-developed, vitamin-powered skincare

Somme Institute was founded on a simple belief: skincare companies should deliver on the claims they promise. They assembled a team of research dermatologists, tested nearly every product and ingredient on the market using UV photography and more than 5,000 subjects over eight years, and developed MDT5, a patented delivery system that gets vitamins A, B3, B5, C, and E where they actually need to go.

We stock Somme Institute because their vitamin-delivery technology is backed by real clinical testing, and the before-and-afters are hard to argue with.

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Skincare questions, answered

Where does this go in my routine?

Thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. This product's How to use section above tells you its exact step.

When will I see results?

Give it 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use — that's one full skin cycle. Hydration shows up in days; tone and texture take weeks. If your skin reacts badly (stinging, new breakouts that don't settle within a week), stop using it.

I have sensitive skin. Will this irritate me?

Patch test first: a dab behind your ear or along your jawline, wait 24 hours. Fragrance-free formulas are the safest bet for reactive skin — check the highlights on this page.