OUMERE: Overview

I'm finally getting around to the OUMERE overview. I know you all have been curious about this brand forever. I started my introduction to the brand by using Serum Bioluminelle. I'm now on my second bottle and it's easily my favorite product they make. Serum Bioluminelle is a bi-phase serum oil. It has plant extracts and oils, mix, then apply. It feels more like a lightweight facial oil on the skin and its good for anyone who is afraid of oils but could use the extra fatty acids. It has the coolest beaker shaped bottle, the whole brand has a lab inspired aesthetic which I love. It's just really cool glass packaging. I took this photo over a year ago and they have just recently in the last few months revamped their packaging. While I loved the old look the new one has droppers which will make everything travel friendly and I think it was an improvement. Serum Bioluminelle's packaging seems to have stayed the same. Details per OUMERE:

Serum Bioluminelle™ is a natural plant-based treatment that is cellular-biologist formulated with Moisture-lock™ Technology. Made with OUMERE Lab-exclusive potent plant extracts, rich and luxurious plant oils and youth regenerating proteins, the result is skin that feels and looks its youngest and brightest.

Ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*,  carrot seed oil*, watermelon seed oil*, glycerin*, goldenseal (Indian turmeric) extract*, Macrocystis pyrifera (sea kelp) extract*, broccoli sprout extract*, Camellia japonica (white flower) seed oil*, black seed oil*, prickly pear seed oil*, ginseng extract*, green coffee oil*, avocado oil*, grapeseed oil*, beta glucan*, cilantro extract*, horse chestnut extract*, black currant oil*, guava oil*, wasabi extract*, mannentake extract*, reishi extract*, shiitake extract*, ursolic acid*, elastin protein (marine derived) *, phenyoxyethanol, sorbic acid*, caprylyl glycol*

*natural

Key Ingredients:

• CARROT SEED OIL High in beta carotene, which studies have found to act as an antioxidant to keep skin's appearance youthful
• URSOLIC ACID Increases production of collagen, and ceramides (lipid molecule and natural component of human skin that diminishes with age), which keeps skin's appearance young
• BETA GLUCAN Promotes natural production of collagen and elastin to improve the appearance of aged skin
• WATERMELON SEED OIL, BLACK SEED OIL, and BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL High in Linoleic acid to improve acne-prone, oily and imbalanced skin
• SEA KELP EXTRACT Rich in silicon, vitamins and minerals to rejuvenate skin
• SHIITAKE & REISHI MUSHROOM EXTRACTS Promotes natural skin rejuvenation for an anti-aging effect
• ELASTIN PROTEIN Topically applied elastin, unlike collagen, is readily absorbed by the skin and can have a powerful anti-aging effect
• GOLDENSEAL (INDIAN TURMERIC) EXTRACT For the natural improvement of redness and acne
• BROCCOLI SPROUT EXTRACT Exclusive OUMERE blend. Topically applied broccoli sprout extract improves physical signs of UV damaged skin.
• CAMELLIA JAPONICA (WHITE FLOWER) SEED OIL Prevents the degradation of collagen due to age and environmental exposure
• PRICKLY PEAR SEED OIL Natural protector of collagen
• GREEN COFFEE OIL Improves physiological balance in the skin and prevents skin dryness by locking in moisture
• GINSENG EXTRACT Powerful antioxidant which improves skins appearance with each use
• AVOCADO OIL Protects skins youthful appearance
• GRAPE SEED OIL High in linoleic acid to balance skin, improve oiliness and lock in moisture
• GUAVA SEED OIL Natural anti-inflammatory oil
• CILANTRO EXTRACT Exerts antioxidant activity to keep skins appearance young
• WASABI EXTRACT Improves appearance of  age-related degradation of skin and improves appearance of dermatitis
• ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE Skin soothing hydration agent for skin

I love the combination of antioxidants, hydrators, adaptogens, plant extracts and my favorite ursolic acid. I already did a full review of this product on the blog so head over HERE as my thoughts have not changed. This is a superb lightweight oil that leaves my skin smoother, plumper and more radiant with continued use. It’s in my top 3 lightweight facial oils.

I've tried several sample sizes of the Oil Dissolution Theory. This is the brands cleanser. Details per OUMERE:

Oil Dissolution Theory™ is based upon the scientific theory that oil dissolves oil. Our exclusive, cellular biologist-formulated cleanser is excellent for dissolving oils, removing makeup, and eliminating contaminants that accumulate on your skin throughout the day, and does so without drying out or damaging your skin.

Ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, water*, watermelon seed oil*, grapeseed oil*, castor oil*, Camellia Japonica oil*, coco betaine*, cocaminodopropylamine oxide*, phenyoxyethanol, sorbic acid*, caprylyl glycol*

*natural origin

Key Ingredients:

• WATERMELON SEED OIL Moisturizing "dry oil" high in Linoleic acid to restore imbalanced skin
• CAMELLIA JAPONICA (WHITE FLOWER) SEED OIL Nutrient rich oil to improve skin's appearance
• GRAPESEED OIL Anti-oxidant rich and non-comedogenic oil that leaves skin soft and moisturized without leaving a greasy finish
• CASTOR OIL Rich oil that has natural anti-bacterial properties
• ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE Skin soothing hydration agent for skin

This is an oil based cleanser that's also bi-phase. Shake before you use and apply on dry skin. Massage on the skin like an oil, then add water to emulsify and rinse. It does rinse clean. No residue. This was a pretty simple cleanser, oils and aloe. It's effective and I liked it, but it's not an item I would spend the luxury price tag it comes with on. It just lacks something for me in the pleasure department. It has a very basic oil scent and I know the brand doesn't use essential oils or fragrance but it's just kind of plain. If you want a luxury oil based cleanser grab Deviant Cleansing Concentrate because that's essential oil and fragrance free but still have a nice earthy aroma that adds to the cleansing ritual.

No. 9 Daily Liquid Exfoliant is the brands acid toner and only acid product. Details per OUMERE;

OUMERE’s No. 9 daily liquid exfoliant contains alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy and poly hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate dead skin cells while promoting skin cell renewal.

Ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, water*, propanediol*, lactic acid*, mulberry extract*, goldenseal (Indian turmeric) extract*, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) extract*, glycerin*, apple cider vinegar*, aloe barbadensis Miller*, mulberry extract*, willow bark extract*, grapeseed extract*, lactobionic acid*, Pseudo-alteromonas ferment extract*, salicylic acid*, citric acid*, sodium salicylate*, gluconolactone*, sodium benzoate*, calcium gluconate*, mandelic acid*

* Natural Origin

Directions No. 9 should only be used with OUMERE products to avoid irritation and to experience the most powerful and profound anti-aging results. Apply several drops onto a cotton pad. For those with sensitive skin or skin not used to chemical exfoliation, add equal parts water to cotton pad to dilute. Beginning at the forehead, pat cotton pad gently onto face, neck, and décolleté. Do not rub product into skin as this can cause irritation. There is no need to rinse product off, No. 9 will cease exfoliating after approximately 30 minutes when your skin naturally returns to its normal pH level. Wait at least one minute before applying additional products. The longer No. 9 stays on skin before applying next product, the more exfoliation your skin will experience.

Key Ingredients:

• LACTIC ACID Powerful, yet non-irritating alpha hydroxy acid with moisturizing properties. With daily use, liquid exfoliants containing lactic acid can stimulate turnover of new skin cells
• MANDELIC ACID Alpha hydroxy acid derived from almonds. Mandelic acid has anti-bacterial properties, and is effective for those with acne-prone skin
• LACTOBIONIC ACID Poly hydroxy acid with anti-inflammatory properties, and gentle exfoliating capabilities
• GLUCONOLACTONE Poly hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates skin while acting as a natural anti-microbial agent
• APPLE CIDER VINEGAR Alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates and brightens skin
• WILLOW BARK EXTRACT Natural source of the beta hydroxy acid, salicylic acid, which has been shown to reduce the appearance of acne
• GOLDENSEAL (INDIAN TURMERIC) EXTRACT Natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-acne. Made from fresh (not powdered) goldenseal grown in the United States
• PSEUDO-ALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT Has been clinically shown, when used in conjunction with beta-hydroxy acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines
• MULBERRY EXTRACT Mulberry contains the highest concentration of resveratrol found in nature. Resveratrol goes beyond anti-aging and functions as an age-reversing compound to revert aged cells back to a youthful state
• GRAPE SEED EXTRACTA rich source of active antioxidants  Grape seed extract has also been found to brighten and restore tired skin, and is excellent for this with sensitive and irritated skin
• LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT Naturally brightens and soothes irritated skin
• ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE Skin soothing, anti-irritant, hydration agent for skin

This is a powerful liquid exfoliant. I don't know the acid percentage total but it's not for the faint of heart. I would guess it's somewhere in the 12-15% acid range based on how it feels on my skin but I have no idea ultimately. I've only used a few sample sizes and never had a large one. I thought about buying a large one at some point but now that I'm barely using acids I likely won't. This has a water light texture and uses AHAs, PHAs and BHAs so it well rounded as an acid blend. It has lactic and mandelic acids for the AHAs so it's good for pigmentation, problem skin and those who can't tolerate glycolic acid. No. 9 has lactobionic acid and gluconolactone for PHAs the more gentle cousin of AHAs. I love PHAs myself as they're more gentle, hydrating and have some antioxidant properties. Then this has salicylic acid and willow bark as the BHAs to help clear out your pores. This product also has apple cider vinegar which has natural AHAs adding to it's exfoliating power.

No. 9 also has some soothing, brightening and anti-inflammatory added plant extracts like licorice, mulberry, turmeric, aloe, grapeseed and pseudoalteromonas ferment. There's no way I could use this one daily, it's a weekly treatment for me. I first tried this in late 2017/early 2018 and it reminded me of BR P50 as far as texture and strength. They're different but they do resemble each other in the way they feel and act on the skin. Plus No. 9 has a similar vinegar scent from the apple cider vinegar. Deviant Gentle Resurfacing Liquid also feels similar but a bit more gentle. If you like one of those three liquid exfoliants I mentioned, you'll like all of these.

The Eye Serum became my second favorite product from the line. Details per OUMERE:

The Eye Serum is the first and only serum to biologically solve the problem of under-eye dark circles and puffiness. The advanced, ultra-concentrated formula functions at the cellular level to clean up pigment accumulation, increase circulation and illuminate the skin.

Ingredients

Pea extract*, mulberry extract*, bladderwrack extract*, suma extract*, 1,3-propanediol*, glycerin*, Glycyrrhiza gabra extract, horse chestnut extract*, hydrolyzed rice bran proteins*, glycine soya protein*, oxidoreductases*, elastin protein*, alpha arbutin*, ursolic acid*, phenoxyethanol, citric acid*, sorbic acid*

*Natural

Key Ingredients:

• IDES and OXIDOREDUCTASE Naturally improves appearance of age spots and under-eye puffiness
• PEA EXTRACT, ARBUTIN, and LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT Naturally improves appearance of hyperpigmentation (dark/age spots) and brightens skin’s appearance
• URSOLIC ACID Powerful anti-aging ingredient that rejuvenates and restores skin to a youthful appearance

This eye serum has a very fluid liquid texture. It is actually pretty hydrating for the fluid texture. It has a slight film that it leaves which keeps the area hydrated. If you have oily eyes you likely don't need an eye cream, if you have dry eyes like me you will need a cream over this as it's not enough on it's own. It sinks in quickly. This has no discernible scent I remember. This bottle lasts literally forever. I used it twice a day for 6 months and it lasted that whole time. You only need a drop and then split that on both eyes. The Eyer Serum has suma and bladderwrack extract to help with dark circles (reduces heme pooling), elastin protein (hydrating), soy rice proteins and oxidoreductase for age spots and puffiness, pea extract, arbutin and licorice for brightening, ursolic acid for rejuvenation and anti-aging.

I love ursolic acid. It's an interesting ingredient not seen a whole lot. It’s anti-aging, anti-inflammatory & found naturally in a variety of fruit and plants. Ursolic acid has been shown to prevent the development of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, inflammatory enzymes that aggravate the skin. Ursolic acid has been thought to form a barrier on the skin much like a waxy coating on a piece of fruit. I find products I use that have it tend to help smooth out my skin really well. This eye serum is expensive but it did last forever. It didn't do much for my dark circles (hereditary, structural issues for me, not much helps so no surprise there) but man this really smoothed out the fine lines and crow's feet for me. It made the skin under my eyes quite taught and firm. I really loved that about it. It brightens a touch but it really was the smoothing and firmness I liked about this. I would buy it again now that it has a new bottle with a dropper. The old package leaked and wasn't travel friendly. One product that I would say is similar effect wise for me is the NIOD FECC. Similar texture and effectiveness.

UV-R is the brands antioxidant or treatment serum. Details oer OUMERE:

UV-R is scientifically formulated to work in concert with the entire OUMERE range to elicit profound age reversing results, and is the first and only serum that exclusively works to improve skin's damaged appearance caused by daily, long-term sun exposure.

UV Damage is the most significant factor in the aging process, and UV-R works to improve the skin damage that occurs as a result of daily UV exposure. UV-R's potent youth-preserving extracts are made in OUMERE Labs™ and the advanced fermentation process requires one month to create one batch of UV-R™.

Ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*°, water*, broccoli sprout extract*°, mulberry extract*°, glycerin*, propanediol*, cordyceps extract*, bilberry extract*, cilantro extract*°, Polygonum aviculare extract*, ginseng extract*, Camellia sinesis (green tea) leaf extract*, phenyoxyethanol, sorbic acid*, caprylyl glycol*

*Natural

Key Ingredients:

• BROCCOLI SPROUT EXTRACT Scientifically shown to improve appearance of UV-damaged skin
• CORDYCEPS EXTRACT Taken from medicinal mushrooms that has the ability to improve skin's aged appearance caused by cellular damage inflicted by UV radiation
• CILANTRO EXTRACT Natural anti-aging ingredient scientifically shown to improve appearance of UV-damaged skin
• MULBERRY EXTRACT Mulberries have the highest concentration of resveratrol in nature, 10x more than what is found in grapes. Resveratrol has been found to reverse senescent (aged) cells to a physically younger appearance
• POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT Rich source of flavonoids to improve appearance of dark spots (hyperpigmentation) caused by UV damage
• GINSENG EXTRACT Protects collagen production, which keeps skins appearance youthful
• GREEN TEA EXTRACT Abundant source of tannic acid, which assists with keeping skin's appearance youthful

The texture is water light and it absorbs quickly. The focus of this product is preventing UV damage which is a leading cause of aging, so in theory helping with UV damage by prevention and treating it should help with all the signs of aging (lines, wrinkles, dark spots, lack of firmness and so on). Green tea, ginseng, mulberry and Polygonum aviculare are all antioxidant rich while cilantro, broccoli sprout and cordyceps (mushroom) help with UV damage repair. The texture of this will suit any skin type from oily to dry and I think anyone would benefit from what it offers. The product is fermented which helps increase it's antioxidant power and makes the nutrients easier for the skin to absorb. It's pleasant to use and while expensive the bottle has lasted me almost six months with once a day use.

Antioxidant serums are very hard to give a definitive yes I see a result from this product as you really would have to use it on half your face for 6 months (or longer potentially) to compare. So I enjoy it and I would continue to use it because I like it. I have other antioxidant serums to move onto playing with but I may come back and try it again more some day. I love that they changed the bottle on this now with a dropper as this one leaked on me too and wasn't portable. If OUMERE added ursolic acid to this product I likely would use it forever. I've been wanting an ursolic acid serum and I love fermented products especially when they're lightweight like this. The texture makes this a joy to use because it's so easy to layer and it doesn't feel heavy on the skin. UV-R goes as number three favorite from the brand and yeah I would consider trying it again in the future.

Each product comes with a travel size as well and if you spend over $400 OUMERE throws in a free travel set. The Travel Set is a great way to try the brand overall.