THE LIFE FORCE OF THE VANDA COERULEA ORCHID TO REVIVE SKIN'S YOUTHFULNESS
For Orchidée Impériale The Longevity Light Cream, Guerlain has created a new refill system, a first in terms of cosmetics eco-design: mainly recyclable¹, it consists of 90%² cellulose, a plant-based fiber, and incorporates a polymer film to guarantee the product’s preservation.
This patent-filed eco-design³ prowess reduces environmental impact by at least 30% from the first refill⁴. The new Longevity Light Cream is Guerlain age-defying skincare that revives skin's youthfulness. Enriched with a patented duo of hyaluronic acids⁵, its light formula diffuses a wave of hydrating freshness.
The culmination of twenty years’ research, Guerlain has captured the exceptional power of longevity of an orchid: Vanda coerulea. Capable of living for over one hundred years, it is known as the “flower of ten thousand generations”.
Its vital force has been concentrated in the new patent-pending⁶ ORCHID LONGEVITYᵀᴹ technology. For the first time, Guerlain has demonstrated the ability of this age-defying concentrate to revive youth connections within skin cells at the heart of nine longevity pathways⁷.
Cell vitality augments by 196%⁸, encouraging high skin regeneration. Each day⁹, youthfulness is diffused into the epidermis¹⁰, revealing skin that is smooth, fresh and glowing with health.
¹Recycling an inseparable package can be complicated; however, solutions exist that may vary from country to country depending on the technologies available 1. Specialized treatment centers 2. Energy recovery 3. Development of new recycling streams. It is important to inquire about local options and to drive innovation towards more sustainable materials. ²Calculated compared to the weight of the materials in the refill. ³Patent application filed FR 24 04336. ⁴Comparison between 1 full product + 1 refill and 2 full products using the Life Cycle Analysis (including materials, origin, manufacture, transport during the launch period). ⁵Patent pending FR 31 30156 ⁶Vanda coerulea combined with a patent-pending complex FR 25 05500. ⁷In vitro and ex vivo test on ingredients. Refers to cell longevity mechanisms, find out more below. ⁸In vitro test on ingredients. ⁹Clinical evaluation by a dermatologist, 34 participants, 2 applications per day + Consumer test, 104 women, 2 applications per day. ¹⁰Instrumental test, 31 participants.
Capacity :50 ML
A NEW PATENT FILED¹ REFILL SYSTEM, AT THE FOREFRONT OF ECO-DESIGN
The new Orchidée Impériale refill is a first in terms of cosmetics eco-design: mainly recyclable², it consists of 90%³ cellulose, a plant-based fibre, and incorporates a polymer film to guarantee the product’s preservation.
From the first refill, the environmental impact is reduced by at least 30%⁴.
Ten times lighter³, this innovative system required three years’ development and the creation of new methods to assess its performance and meet Guerlain’s exacting quality standards. More than 9,500 test pieces were produced and over 80 airtightness tests carried out.
¹Patent application filed FR 24 04336. ²Recycling an inseparable package can be complicated; however, solutions exist that may vary from country to country depending on the technologies available 1. Specialized treatment centers 2. Energy recovery 3. Development of new recycling streams. It is important to inquire about local options and to drive innovation towards more sustainable materials. ³Calculated compared to the weight of the materials in the refill. ⁴Comparison between 1 full product + 1 refill vs 2 full products using the Life Cycle Analysis (including materials, origin, manufacture, transport during the launch period).
SKIN LOOKS VISIBLY YOUNGER, EACH DAY
FROM THE FIRST APPLICATION Skin is refreshed¹, mattified¹ and hydrated for 24 hours².
AFTER 1 WEEK³ 100% of women note that their skin looks visibly transformed and its balance is maintained 88% state that their pores seem less visible 97% think that their skin is glowing with a healthy appearance.
AFTER 1 MONTH⁴ Visibly corrects 12 major signs of aging
AFTER 2 MONTHS, SKIN IS FULL OF VITALITY⁴ +37% plumped appearance +33% feeling of elasticity +27% the outline of the face is redefined -25% visibility of wrinkles +51% luminosity
¹Instrumental test, 30 women. ²Instrumental test, 31 participants. ³Consumer test, 104 women, 2 applications per day. ⁴Clinical evaluation by a dermatologist, 34 participants, 2 applications per day.
PATENT FILED¹ ORCHID LONGEVITYᵀᴹ TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT 9 LONGEVITY PATHWAYS²
Cellular youth relies on a set of biological mechanisms known as “longevity pathways”. With age, these pathways weaken and the cell loses its ability to maintain skin’s youthfulness.
After 20 years’ research, Guerlain has succeeded in supporting nine longevity pathways², creating ORCHID LONGEVITYᵀᴹ technology infused with the life force of the Vanda coerulea. For the first time, Guerlain has demonstrated its ability to target a key biological marker of aging in skin cells – MAMs: dynamic youth connections at the heart of longevity pathways².
Cell vitality augments by 196%³, they recover their ability to rejuvenate the components essential for youthful skin.
¹Vanda coerulea combined with a patent-pending complex FR 25 05500. ²In vitro and ex vivo test on ingredients. ³In vitro test on ingredients.
THE ULTIMATE ALLIANCE OF HIGH EFFICACY, SENSORIALITY AND NATURALNESS
VANDA COERULEA: A LONGEVITY PRODIGY, A JEWEL OF THE GUERLAIN ORCHIDARIUM®
Vanda coerulea stands out among more than 30,000 orchid species for its exceptional longevity. Capable of living for over one hundred years, it is known as “the flower of ten thousand generations”. An epiphyte, it overhangs the canopy, wrapping its gigantic network of roots, which can reach more than ten meters long, around the tree trunk. Its impressive biomass and wealth of phytochemicals have fascinated the Guerlain Orchidarium®’s researchers for 16 years. They have identified more than 35 compounds of interest¹ in it, which have been the subject of over ten scientific publications.
¹Phytochemical analysis of Vanda coerulea extract.
A WAVE OF FRESHNESS TO DIFFUSE YOUTHFULNESS TO THE HEART OF SKIN
Enriched with a patented¹ duo of multimolecular hyaluronic acids, The Longevity Light Cream’s texture diffuses a fresh wave of hydration to revives skin’s youthfulness². Its formula, with 97% naturally-derived ingredients³, is superconcentrated in ectoine to help to protect the youth proteins from harsh temperature variations⁴. It guarantees a more even and matte complexion for skin most prone to imperfections and excess sebum.
¹Patent granted FR 31 30156. ²Instrumental test, 31 participants. ³Calculation based on the international ISO standard 16128, including water. ⁴In vitro test on ingredient.
THE LONGEVITY PROTOCOL INSPIRED BY GUERLAIN SPA FACIALIST EXPERTISE
More than ever, Orchidée Impériale has been inspired by the Guerlain Spas’ comprehensive approach to longevity to support women in their global approach to youthfulness and well-being. This collaboration has given rise to the longevity protocol, a series of massage techniques developed by the Maison’s expert facialists, conducive to visibly mastering skin’s youthfulness.
SENSORY APPLICATION 1. SHAPE: Hands crossed, drain the jawline with your thumbs through firm yet fluid motions, promoting radiance and sculpting the contours. 2. LIFT: Perform upward, energizing strokes to lift the cheeks and mouth area. This helps to smooth wrinkles and reveal your natural glow. 3. SMOOTH: With alternate uplifting movements, awaken the gaze and smooth crow’s feet lines. 4. STRETCH: Energize facial muscles with opposite strokes, to help improve the oval of the face.
GUERLAIN'S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING ORCHIDS
For more than 20 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 combination of The Essence-Lotion Concentrate with The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream, The Micro-Lift Concentrate and The Longevity Light Cream forms a premium age-defying ritual from Guerlain.
The Longevity Light Cream is specifically developed for skin most prone to imperfections and excess sebum. Enriched with a patented duo of hyaluronic acids, its light formula diffuses a wave of hydrating freshness into all the layers of the epidermis. Super concentrated in ectoine, it helps to protect the youth proteins from harsh temperature variations.
Can I use The Longevity Light Cream with other skincare products?
You can use The Longevity Light Cream with the other Guerlain skincare products. For a complete premium age-defying ritual, you can use The Essence-Lotion Concentrate with The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream and The Micro-Lift Concentrate before applying the cream.
Should The Longevity Light Cream be applied morning and evening?
Apply The Longevity Light Cream morning and night after your serum. By making the cream part of your daily routine, your skin will look firmer, plumper and rejuvenated from the very first applications.
How do I recharge my Longevity Light Cream ?
The Longevity Light Cream is refillable. Please make sure to follow the steps below :
1. REMOVE the cellulose refillfromthe jar.
2. RECYCLE the cellulose refillin the paperstream.
3. RECHARGE with the new cellulose refill.
Keep the sealing disc which is not included in the refill.