KOSÉ SEKKISEI Skincare UV Defense Essence Emulsion

Thorough care for both dark spots and skin roughness—deeply hydrating for a soft, radiant complexion.

This medicated whitening emulsion leads to clear, moisturized, and luminous skin by locking in moisture and addressing both dark spots and skin irritation. It marks the debut of a newly renewed formula from the Medicated SEKKISEI series, the result of 40 years of natural science research.

• Powerful Whitening + Anti-Inflammatory Care
  Formulated with W-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Stearyl, a licorice-derived active ingredient developed exclusively by KOSÉ to target two internal causes of dullness: melanin accumulation and skin inflammation. This dual-action ingredient helps prevent these issues and restores a snow-like translucency to your skin.

• Biomimetic Emulsion Capsules for Deep Penetration
  These capsules deliver the active ingredient deep into the stratum corneum, enhancing SEKKISEI's signature absorption and efficacy.

• Lightweight Yet Rich Texture
  The emulsion melts effortlessly into the skin upon contact, forming a hydrating veil without any stickiness. Leaves skin plump, soft, and deeply nourished.

• Long-Lasting Hydration & Radiance
  Hydrates skin continuously, giving it a dewy glow with improved clarity and brightness over time.

• Year-Round Comfort
  Despite its rich moisturizing power, the non-greasy formula makes it ideal for daily use in all seasons—even during dry weather.

• High Concentration of Japanese Job’s Tears (Hatomugi)
  Includes Job’s Tears extract, Job’s Tears water, and other botanical actives to combat dullness (caused by dryness) and restore natural translucency.

• Improved Efficacy
  Now enhanced for better post-application moisture retention, longer-lasting hydration, and greater visible brightness.

• Also Prevents:
  Acne, post-sunburn heat irritation, razor burn, and general skin roughness.

• Scent:
  A clean, refreshing natural floral fragrance that lifts both skin and spirit with a bright, purifying scent.

• Natural Origin Index: 85% (including water, compliant with ISO 16128)

• Eco-Friendly Packaging:
  Made with FSC-certified paper and biomass PET bottles. No plastic wrap—reducing CO₂ emissions and environmental impact.

• Active Ingredient:
  W-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Stearyl suppresses melanin production and prevents blemishes and freckles, while also helping to prevent skin irritation.

*Dullness caused by dryness
*Compared to previous SEKKISEI formulas

Ingredients: Glycyrrhetinic acid stearyl sw*, purified water, 1,3-butylene glycol, concentrated glycerin, anhydrous ethanol, plant-derived squalane, polyoxyethylene glycerin (26E.O.), pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, phytosteryl oleate, hydrogenated soybean phospholipids, jujube extract, clove extract, angelica root extract, melothria extract hc, coix seed extract, coix seed water, acrylate/alkyl methacrylate copolymer, carbomer, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, diglycerin, cetearyl alcohol, triethylhexanoin, phytosterol, behenyl alcohol, methylpolysiloxane, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, caramel
*active ingredient; others are inactive components.

Directions:

• Use after toner.

• Pump 2–3 times onto your palm or a cotton pad and gently apply to your face.

Size: 140 ml