SEKKISEI Brightening Emulsion
Lightweight, Easily Absorbed Brightening Moisturizer
Softens and conditions the skin / Enhances skin’s natural radiance and clarity / Keeps skin smooth, radiant, and hydrated / Helps balance moisture and prime skin for better absorption
Key ingredients include: LICORICE EXTRACT (Brightens, evens tone + soothes), JOB’S TEAR COMPLEX (Moisturizes, boosts radiance + antioxidant), CLOVE FLOWER EXTRACT (Soothes + antioxidant)
Brightening Emulsion
Brightening Emulsion, Brightening Essence Lotion, Brightening Cream
Step 1 LOTION: Pour onto a cotton pad or your palms and gently press into the skin. / Step 2 EMULSION: After lotion, apply 1–2 pumps to the face and neck. / Step 3 CREAM: After lotion and emulsion, apply a dime-sized amount to face and neck.
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Brightening Emulsion

REPLENISH + SOFTEN

A lightweight emulsion that helps soften and brighten, reducing the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone for a glowing, luminous complexion.

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Key Ingredients

Skin Type

Normal, Combination, Oily, Dry

Skin Concerns

Dryness, Dullness, Uneven Skin Tone, Dark Spots

Made in Japan
Natural Ingredients
Paraben Free
Why you'll love it

A lightweight, easily absorbed brightening emulsion infused with Licorice Extract + Job’s Tear Complex that softens and conditions the skin while enhancing natural radiance and clarity. It wraps skin in lasting moisture for a smooth, supple feel and helps restore moisture balance while priming skin for optimal absorption.

How to use

After cleansing and lotion, apply 1–2 pumps to the face and neck. Gently press into the skin. Use morning and night.

Full ingredients list

WATER/AQUA/EAU・ BUTYLENE GLYCOL・ GLYCERIN・ ALCOHOL・ SQUALANE・ GLYCERETH-26・ PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE・ PHYTOSTERYL OLEATE・ HYDROGENATED LECITHIN・ ANGELICA ACUTILOBA ROOT EXTRACT・ COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED EXTRACT・ COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED WATER・ EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT・ MELOTHRIA HETEROPHYLLA ROOT EXTRACT・ STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE・ ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT・ ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER・ BEHENYL ALCOHOL・ CARBOMER・ CELLULOSE GUM・ CETEARYL ALCOHOL・ DIGLYCERIN・ DIMETHICONE・ PHYTOSTEROLS・ SODIUM HYDROXIDE・ TRIETHYLHEXANOIN・ PHENOXYETHANOL・ FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)・ ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE・ CITRONELLOL・ LIMONENE・ LINALOOL・ CARAMEL

Pairs well with

Shop the ritual

Step 1

Brightening Foam Cleanser

PURIFY + REFRESH

Step 2

Step 3

Brightening Emulsion

REPLENISH + SOFTEN

Step 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an emulsion?

An emulsion is a lightweight moisturizer that delivers hydration and nourishment without feeling heavy. It helps support the skin barrier while providing moisture suitable for a variety of skin types.

How is Brightening Emulsion different from traditional Emulsions?

SEKKISEI Brightening Emulsion provides lightweight hydration while also supporting a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion through added skincare benefits beyond basic moisturization.

Is emulsion the same as lotion?

No. In J-Beauty skincare, lotion is typically a lightweight hydrating step applied after cleansing, while an emulsion is a lightweight moisturizer used afterward to help lock in hydration.

What’s the difference between an emulsion and moisturizer?

An emulsion is a type of lightweight moisturizer. Compared with richer creams, emulsions deliver hydration with a lighter texture, making them ideal for layering or for those who prefer less weight on the skin.

How does the Brightening Emulsion fit into my skincare routine?

Apply after your essence lotion and before cream. It helps maintain hydration, support skin comfort, and prepare skin for the final moisturizing step.

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