Decorte aq Absolute Lotion

AQ is Decorte's prestige skincare tier, and AQ Absolute is its most elevated sub-line. The two products here are the AQ Absolute Treatment Hydrating Lotion and the AQ Absolute Glow Radiant Brightening Lotion, each in a 200ml bottle. Both reflect the refinement you expect from a Japanese house at the higher end of its range.

In Japanese skincare a lotion is a watery, hydrating treatment used right after cleansing, closer to an essence-toner than to a thick body lotion. It floods skin with moisture and softens it so the serums, emulsions and creams that follow absorb more evenly. These AQ Absolute lotions are designed to be that first leave-on layer.

The Hydrating Lotion focuses on deep, lasting moisture. It is the one to choose if your skin tends to feel tight, dry or dehydrated, or if you want a comforting base that leaves skin plump and supple before the rest of your routine. Its job is to restore softness rather than to target tone.

The Glow Radiant Brightening Lotion adds a focus on luminosity. Alongside hydration it works toward a more even, radiant-looking complexion, which makes it the pick for skin that looks dull or uneven. Think of it as the lotion that preps skin to look brighter, not just more hydrated.

After cleansing, pour a small amount into your palm or onto a cotton pad and press it gently across the face and neck. Let it sink in before moving to your serum or emulsion. Because each bottle holds 200ml, you can be generous with daily use morning and night without running through it quickly.

Pick the Treatment Hydrating Lotion if your priority is moisture and comfort. Pick the Glow Radiant Brightening Lotion if your priority is a brighter, more even tone. If your skin is both dry and dull, you can rotate them or use the hydrating lotion at night and the brightening one in the day, depending on what your skin needs.