The Goldessence Lotion is far more than just a first step; it is the key to the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile ritual. The exclusive formula instantly melts into the skin to smooth, even out, and hydrate it.

This patented masterpiece of formulation science required three years of research and development to give Goldessence its fascinating duality: thousands of nourishing microbeads infused with an orchid oleo-concentrate float in a light-activating solution with skin-renewing properties. Together, they envelop the skin in a silky veil that reveals its radiance. At the heart of this alchemy lies the Gold Nobile orchid extract with skin-rejuvenating properties, which helps restore youthful cellular functions.

This activating function reopens the ideal path for light within the skin: the extract refines the skin’s texture, smooths the micro-relief, and reduces invisible “light traps”³ that hinder its diffusion. The more even skin captures light better through all its layers and reflects it more effectively. From the very first application, radiance is revitalized, the skin is refined, and luminosity is enhanced. Now perfectly prepared, the skin can fully absorb the power of the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile ritual.

¹For France, the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Korea, Brazil, and the USA: Patent granted EP 3727281. For China: Patent granted CN111246833. For Japan: Patent granted JP7244161. ²In vitro tests of ingredients: boosts cellular metabolism, increases collagen production, reduces “light traps”... ³Effect due to the amount and distribution of melanin, glycated proteins.

Suitable for skin types:

• Combination skin
• Normal skin
• Mature skin
• Dry skin

Manufacturer info

Guerlain

https://guerlain.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Guerlain_UK-Site/en_GB/Contact-Show

20786 INGREDIENTS :AQUA (WATER) • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • GLYCERIN • PROPANEDIOL • ALCOHOL • NIACINAMIDE • POLYGLYCERIN-3 • LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL • ORCHID EXTRACT • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • AGAR • MALTODEXTRIN • HYDROXYACETOPHENONE • CHLORPHENESIN • CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT • OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT • PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE • CARBOMER • BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL p-CRESOL • BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-2 • BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1 • ADENOSINE • ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES • 1,2-HEXANEDIOL • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • TOCOPHEROL • SODIUM BENZOATE • PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL • TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE • POTASSIUM SORBATE • ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 • CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 40800 (BETA-CAROTENE) • GOLD • HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL • TIN OXIDE

THE SPECIAL APPLICATION TECHNIQUE USED BY THE FACIAL TREATMENT EXPERTS AT THE GUERLAIN SPA TO REVIVE A WONDERFULLY YOUTHFUL RADIANCE GUERLAIN elevates the application technique to an art form, in which the Gold Essence initiates the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Ritual in an act of sensory fusion. The lotion’s unique texture transforms upon contact with the skin, revealing its radiance in a silky veil. This professional technique stimulates the skin’s receptivity and optimizes the diffusion of light into deeper skin layers.

1. ACTIVATION: Gently shake the bottle to evenly distribute the microbeads in the suspension of the light-activating solution.
2. SENSORY APPLICATION TECHNIQUE: Dispense the Gold Essence into the palm of your hand, then apply it to the face using large circular motions from the center outward, making sure to include the neck.
3. DRAINAGE: Apply light pressure with the edge of your index finger to smooth the facial contours from the center outward, working line by line from bottom to top. Finish with a draining motion along the neck to add vitality to your complexion.
4. REVITALIZING IMPULSE: Perform light tapping motions with your fingertips to activate microcirculation and give the skin new vitality.