ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE
Hydrates, soothes & prepares the skin.
 
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The Essence-in-Lotion is the first step in Guerlain's Orchidée Impériale complete age-defying ritual. It is enriched with the new Orchidée Essential Water complex, coupled with the regenerative power of Cell Respiration™ technology.

Combining the freshness and delicacy of a lotion with the roundness and power of an essence, the Essence-in-Lotion possesses a unique sense-enriching quality typical of Guerlain skincare.
With remarkable efficacy, it intensively moisturises and boosts the natural hydration of the skin deep inside. Perfectly plumped, the skin is smooth, supple, soft and radiant, ready to receive the beneficial effects of the Imperial Ritual.
 
FRAGRANCE
Orchidée Impériale fragrance: a floral scent with hints of orchid that blend with notes of rose, white musk and precious cedar wood.
 
APPLICATION TIPS
Apply the Essence-in-Lotion morning and evening after the Rich Cleansing Foam and before the Orchidée Impériale Longevity Concentrate.

Pour a few drops of the Orchidée Impériale Essence-in-Lotion into the palm of your hand and apply the formula to the entire face. Smooth in by tapping with the fingertips to stimulate the skin and achieve a fresh, radiant complexion.
 
EFFECTIVENESS
Hydration: +56%*
Radiance: +40%**
Visibility of pores: -21%**
Smoother skin: +38%**

The women questioned reported that their skin felt soothed** and ready for the next step of the Imperial Ritual***.
*Instrumental test, 10 women, after 6 hrs
**Satisfaction test, 41 women, after 28 days
***Satisfaction test, 41 women, immediately
 
INGREDIENTS
15 YEARS OF RESEARCH ON SKIN LONGEVITY
The Orchid, a rare and precious raw ingredient, is the very essence of the exceptional  complete care range Orchidée Impériale. A genuine longevity prodigy, the orchid is the most developed species in the plant kingdom. Convinced of its exceptional potential, Guerlain set up its first research centre ever to be devoted to an ingredient: the Orchidarium®. Guerlain Research runs three interrelated and complementary centres:

- The Experimental Garden — Geneva (Switzerland)
- The Basic Research Laboratory — Strasbourg (France)
- The Exploratory Nature Reserve — TianZi (Yunnan, China)
 
EXPERT FORMULAS
Enriched with the new Orchid Essential Water complex, the Essence-in-Lotion combines the comprehensive age-defying efficacy of Orchidée Impériale with optimum hydration.
Consisting of an aqueous extract of orchid combined with low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, this complex moisturises and boosts the natural hydration of the skin deep inside.
Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is made up of tiny fragments that the skin perceives as a deterioration in its own hyaluronic acid. The skin responds by activating its own hyaluronic acid synthesis and boosting its self-hydration mechanism from the inside*.
The Essence-in-Lotion has an incredibly fine, light texture and reveals plumped, smoother and visibly more beautiful skin.

For 15 years, Guerlain Research has been pushing back the frontiers of cellular longevity. Now it has identified a new mechanism that plays a key role in longevity: cellular respiration. More effective thanks to the discovery of the extraordinary powers of a duo of orchids, Cell Respiration™ technology delivers superior efficacy inside the skin. It regulates cellular respiration and combats hypoxia* or oxygen deficiency, a phenomenon that increases with age. The cells can breathe again and maximise energy production which boosts cell regeneration*. All the visible signs of ageing are minimised: wrinkles and fine lines fade, the skin regains firmness, density and elasticity, the complexion is even and more radiant. The skin is infused with a breath of life.
* In vitro tests on ingredient