Lotion-Essence is the first phase of Guerlain's Orchidee Imperiale global anti-age ritual. The Lozion-Essence Orchidee Imperiale is enriched with the new Orchid Essential Water Complex, combined with the regenerating power of the Cell Respiration (TM) technology. By combining the freshness and delicacy of a lotion to the fullness and strength of an essence, Lotion-Essence has a unique and iconic sensority of a Guerlain treatment. Of considerable effectiveness, it offers intense hydration and promotes the natural hydration of the skin from the inside. Perfectly plumped, the skin is smooth, elastic, soft and luminous, ready to receive the benefits of the Ritual Orchidee Imperiale. INGREDIENTS: 15 YEARS OF RESEARCH ON THE LONGEVITY OF SKIN The Orchid, rare and precious raw material, is the essence of the Orchidee Imperiale range of treatments. A true prodigy of longevity, the Orchid is the most developed species of the plant kingdom. Convinced of her exceptional potential, Guerlain has dedicated her the first research center ever dedicated to a natural ingredient: the Orchidarium(R). The Guerlain Research teams run three interconnected and complementary centers: - The Experimental Garden - Geneva (Switzerland) - The Basic Research Laboratory - Strasbourg (France) - The Exploratory Nature Reserve - TianZi (Yunnan, China) Consisting of an aqueous extract of orchid combined with a low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, the new Orchid Essential Water Complex intensively moisturizes and stimulates the hydration of the skin from the inside. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Apply the Lotion-Essence morning and evening after the Riche Mousse and before the Concentre of Longevite Orchidee Imperiale. Pour a few drops of Lotion-Essence Orchidee Imperiale into the palm of your hand and apply the formula all over your face. Make the lotion absorb by tapping with the fingertips to stimulate the skin and obtain a fresh and luminous complexion.