Refreshing milky toner that preps skin while improving clarity and boosting radiance.

Reveals fresh, hydrated, luminous skin / Absorbs instantly, delivering a surge of long‑lasting moisture / Helps refine texture for a softer, smoother‑looking

Key ingredients include: LICORICE EXTRACT (Brightens, Evens Tone + Soothes), JOB’S TEAR COMPLEX
(Moisturizes, Boosts Radiance + Antioxidant), DATE EXTRACT (Promotes Skin Turnover + Evens Tone)

AFTER 12 WEEKS OF USE: 100% of users showed improvement in skin clarity* + 93% of users showed improvement in skin tone* / *Based on a 12‑week clinical and consumer study conducted in Japan on 30 women ages 30–49. Results based on expert grading, instrumental measurements, and self‑assessment. Individual results may vary.

Person holding a bottle of Brightening Essence Lotion.

FIND YOUR LOTION / LOTION: Refreshing, Lightweight Lotion texture, Hydrates, Smooths + Soothes, for all skin types / BRIGHTENING ESSENCE LOTION: Refreshing, Milky Lotion texture, Brightens, for all skin types / LOTION ENRICHED: Rich Lotion texture, Softens, Smooths + Improves Texture, for Normal, Combination + Dry Skin

Japanese Layering Ritual: Step 1 Brightening Essence Lotion + Step 2 Brightening Emulsion

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Brightening Essence Lotion

Name: Brightening Essence Lotion
Brand: Sekkisei
SKU: FTRC
Price: 42.0 USD
Availability: InStock

HYDRATE + GLOW

A refreshing milky toner that helps hydrate and boost radiance while improving the look of dark spots and dullness for a more even, radiant-looking complexion.

Key Ingredients

Licorice Root Extract Brightens + Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Job’s Tears Extract (Coix Seed) Moisturizes, Brightens + Antioxidant
Date Extract Supports Skin Turnover + Evens Tone

Skin Type

Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily

Skin Concerns

Dryness, Dullness, Uneven Skin Tone, Uneven Texture

Why you'll love it

Preps the skin while improving clarity and boosting radiance with Job’s Tear Complex + Licorice Extract. It instantly absorbs, delivering a surge of lasting moisture while helping refine skin texture for a softer, smoother-looking complexion. Powered by SEKKISEI’s encapsulation technology, it helps deliver gentle yet effective ingredients deep into the skin for enhanced results.

After 12 weeks of use:
100% of users showed improvement in skin clarity*
93% of users showed improvement in skin tone*

*Based on a 12-week clinical and consumer study conducted in Japan on 30 women ages 30–49. Results based on expert grading, instrumental measurements, and self-assessment. Individual results may vary.

How to use

After cleansing, pour onto a cotton pad or your palms and gently press into the skin. Use morning and evening.

Pro Tip: Add lotion to a compressed face mask or cotton pad and use it as a mask for deeper hydration, or chill it for a cooling effect.

Full ingredients list

WATER/AQUA/EAU･ ALCOHOL･ BUTYLENE GLYCOL･ GLYCERIN･ SQUALANE･ ERYTHRITOL･ PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE･ ANGELICA ACUTILOBA ROOT EXTRACT･ ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS LEAF EXTRACT･ COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED EXTRACT･ COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED WATER･ MELOTHRIA HETEROPHYLLA ROOT EXTRACT･ STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE･ ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT･ DISODIUM EDTA･ DISODIUM PHOSPHATE･ HYDROGENATED LECITHIN･ HYDROGENATED LYSOLECITHIN･ PHYTOSTEROLS･ SODIUM PHOSPHATE･ PHENOXYETHANOL･ FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)･ LIMONENE

Pairs well with

Brightening Emulsion

REPLENISH + SOFTEN

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Shop the ritual

Step 1

Brightening Foam Cleanser

PURIFY + REFRESH

Step 2