ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE
PIONNEERING LONGEVITY SCIENCE
After 18 years of pioneering research, Orchidée Impériale achieves the ultimate quest for beauty: longevity. At the heart of the Orchidarium®, the first research center dedicated to the orchid, Nature and Science become one to infuse the skin with the high rejuvenating power of this nature’s longevity prodigy. Perfectly embodying Guerlain’s excellence, the exceptional Orchidée Impériale products are the result of a unique formulation know-how combining high rejuvenation, high naturalness and high sensoriality.
THE EXTRAORDINARY LONGEVITY POWER CRAFTED FROM ORCHIDS' SCIENCE
THE ORCHID, NATURE’S LONGEVITY PRODIGY
The Orchid is the queen in the plant kingdom. A fascinating flower, it has prodigious cellular longevity mechanisms that allow it to flower for years, some even live to be a hundred years old.
Guerlain researchers have discovered the secret of their prodigious longevity, in the deepest roots of an extraordinary duo of orchids, selected among 30,000 species, and have made it the the quintessence of the the Orchidée Impériale exceptional care.
THE ORCHIDARIUM®: THE FIRST RESEARCH CENTRE EVER DEDICATED TO THE ORCHID
For more than 18 years, Guerlain has been searching for the orchid's secret of longevity. This is why it created the Orchidarium®, the first research center ever dedicated to studying the biological and cosmetic properties of an ingredient. Three centres of expertise explore the fascinating world of orchids to select powerful molecules in order to offer cutting-edge anti-aging skincare.
THE ORCHID TOTUM® MOLECULAR EXTRACT: GUERLAIN’S MOST ADVANCED AGE-DEFYING TECHNOLOGY
The exceptional regenerative power of a new duo of orchids has been captured from the deepest roots to the top of the plant, and concentrated into the new Orchid Totum™ molecular extract.
This cutting-edge technology helps regulate cellular respiration, and for the first time, targets a cellular longevity enzyme, to amplify skin rejuvenation fivefold¹, and provide complete improvement of aging signs. The appearance of youth is preserved, regenerated and prolonged.
¹In vitro test on ingredients.
THE IMPERIAL RITUAL
These four complementary skincare products optimise the most advanced Orchidée Impériale age-defying performance. Their deluxe textures offer skin a unique sensory experience and comfort.
NEW ARRIVALS
ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE - THE FUNDAMENTAL OIL
The Fundamental Oil is an exceptional morpho-sculpting skincare developed with the Guerlain Spas expert facialists that minimizes the look of the structural signs of ageing.
ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE - THE MASK
A real recovery concentrate, Orchidée Impériale The Mask envelops skin in a veil of revitalizing comfort. Skin seems replenished and smoothed and the facial features appear relaxed.
ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE - THE NECK AND DÉCOLLETÉ CREAM
Designed to deliver a comprehensive skincare experience, The Neck and Décolleté Cream reveals a perfect balance between performance and well-being. Its formula provides an optimal feeling of support, as if weaving a gravity-defying second-skin network.
Orchidée Impériale new Ambassador
Gina Alice
Guerlain is pleased to officially announce the appointment of world-renowned pianist, Gina Alice, as the new Global Ambassador.
“I am thrilled to join the Guerlain family. This is a House I have admired for many years for its beautiful storytelling and its commitment to sustainability which is very dear to my heart. I resonate with the way Guerlain combines tradition and innovation to ultimately communicate the allure of natural beauty. I really look forward to working hand-in-hand on upcoming endeavors.”
Gina Alice
Discover the imperial ritual
A NEW PRECIOUS AND SUSTAINABLE CASE
SUSTAINABLY REDESIGNED
Designed like a precious jewel in its box, the Orchidée Impériale Cream jar is now designed using 40% recycled glass and 88% recycled plastic. Its box has been optimized in terms of volume and weight (-20% and -8%⁵ respectively).
THE NEW REFILLABLE JAR
Orchidée Impériale The Cream & The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream are now refillable and fall within Guerlain’s sustainable development approach.
GUERLAIN'S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING ORCHIDS
For more than 10 years, Guerlain has been committed to protecting orchids in their natural habitat. A reforestation programme has restored the endemic habitat of orchids, with almost 20,000 orchids replanted in the Tianzi Mountain Exploratory Reserve in Yunnan, China, one of orchids’ oldest birthplaces in the world.
COMPLETE THE IMPERIAL RITUAL
¹In vitro test on ingredients – fundamental layers of the epidermis. ²Clinical evaluation by a dermatologist, 32 women, 2 applications per day for 3 months, China. ³Calculation made on the ingredients in the essence phase of the emulsion. ⁴In vitro test on ingredients – fundamental layers of the epidermis. ⁵Compared to the previous version launched in 2017
