Goldessence lotion is much 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 moisturize it.

Three years of research and development went into this patented masterpiece of formulation science, giving Goldessence its fascinating duality: thousands of nourishing microspheres containing an oleo concentrate of orchid 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 is Gold Nobile orchid extract with skin-rejuvenating properties that help restore youthful cell functions.

This activating function paves the ideal path for light in the skin: the extract refines the complexion, smooths the micro-relief, and reduces invisible "light traps"³ that slow down its spread. The more even skin captures light better through all its layers and reflects it better. From the very first application, radiance is revived, the skin is refined, and luminosity is enhanced. The skin is now perfectly prepared to absorb all the power of the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile ritual.

¹For France, 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 cell 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

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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 OF THE FACIAL TREATMENT EXPERTS AT THE GUERLAIN SPA TO REVITALIZE A WONDERFULLY YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE GUERLAIN elevates the application technique to an art form, in which the Goldessence initiates the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile ritual in an act of sensory fusion. The unique texture of the lotion transforms on contact with the skin, revealing its radiance in a silky veil. This professional gesture stimulates the skin's receptivity and optimizes the diffusion of light in the deeper layers of the skin.

1. ACTIVATION: Shake the bottle gently to distribute the microbeads evenly in the light-activating solution suspension.
2. SENSORY APPLICATION TECHNIQUE: Pour the Goldessence into the palm of your hand and then spread it over your face in large circular movements from the inside out, not forgetting your neck.
3. DRAINAGE: Use the edge of your index finger to apply light pressure to smooth the facial features from the inside out, line by line, from bottom to top. Finish with a draining gesture along the neck to give the complexion a dynamic glow.
4. REVITALIZING IMPULSE: Use your fingertips to tap lightly to activate microcirculation and give the skin new vitality.