
Concept
The relationship between happiness factors and the skin, revealed.
A badge of radiance for the skin and mind. AQ Anti-Aging Care*
“Happiness factors” that lie within beauty and the innate ability of the skin of each and every individual to “revive”.
Focusing on the “relationship between beautiful skin and the happiness of the mind,”
AQ’s unique “integrated beauty” has evolved.
Happiness signals that pulsate as the skin is softened and deep moisture instantly blends into the skin.
Plump skin brimming with resilience and tone.
For radiantly glossy skin suffused with transparency.
Skin so dazzling it seems to be emitting light and the ultimate soothing experience
that soothes even the mind made possible through the combination of dermatological science and cutting edge technologies.
Coming together to mutually enhance and create a radiance overflowing with vitality.
AQ (Absolute Quality)
This is DECORTÉ's premium line that has evolved by infusing the utmost wisdom, technology, and passion into cosmetics since its debut in 1990 in continuous conversation with the skin and mind of each and every individual.
*Age-appropriate skincare.
ABSOLUTE RADIANCE
When a heart filled with happiness overflows, it creates an aura.
This dazzling radiance is what AQ believes to be the ultimate beauty.
Regardless of how you live each day, regardless of your environment.
Regardless of your emotional state, the condition of your skin will not be affected.
To walk in step with your mind, your irreplaceable uniqueness, your precious skin.
To generate well-being along with radiantly luminous, glossy skin, this is the wish of AQ.
All in pursuit of “Absolute Radiance,”
a beauty that is uniquely yours.
The relationship between the happiness of the mind and beautiful skin.
To know your own unique beauty and treasure yourself.
To experience the joy of others as your own.
People with such allure that they appear to have a radiance that comes from within.
AQ focused on the skin and mind of people like this.
AQ's unique approach to honing skin responsiveness, transforming relaxation into a driving force for beauty, has evolved.
Turn daily moments of happiness into the driving force for beautiful skin with skincare that relaxes even the mind.
ABSOLUTE FORMULA
The “Absolute Formula”,
AQ’s uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship,with carefully selected ingredients, a meticulous formula, and unique manufacturing method.
Skincare that makes you feel relaxed and believe in a beauty that is yours alone.
Converting happiness that cherishes the skin into beauty so that you can always feel positive and proud.
TECHNOLOGY
The “skin effects” of AQ (Absolute Quality) made possible with the combination of dermatological science and cutting edge technology,
and a seemingly tailormade “affinity and blending with the skin” that enhances these effects.
Quatro Action Effects
that leave skin suffused with resilience and tone

< Alginic Acid >
Protects the skin from stress associated with dryness.
< Proteoglycan >
Gives the skin vitality.
< Double peptide >
Two types of “peptides” consisting of multiple amino acids bound together.
< Chondroitin Sulfate >
Gives the skin a vibrant resilience.
AQ’s unique penetration technology that delivers ingredients instantly throughout the stratum corneum
FLEX FUSION OLEIN CAPSULE
A flexible delivery capsule that instantly delivers beauty ingredients regardless of skin type or condition of the skin.

*Alginic acid (Algin) / Proteoglycan (Soluble proteoglycan) / Double peptide (Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 / Hydrolyzed collagen) / Chondroitin sulfate (Sodium chondroitin sulfate) / Glycerin (moisturizing)
* Photographs for illustrative purposes.
MATERIAL
Formulated with carefully selected plant extracts as beauty ingredients.

Champaca Extract
Champaca flower extract developed through joint research with a world-renowned botanical research institute. An ingredient that represents the overflowing happiness made possible by AQ skincare.
*Champaca extract (champaca flower extract) (moisturizing)

White Mucuna Extract
Carefully selected for its powers from among plants legendary since ancient times. An ingredient that serves as the root for honing skin responsiveness, with a focus on the mechanisms of the “mind” that awaken beauty and the innate ability of the skin to “revive”.
*White mucuna extract (Mucuna birdwoodiana extract) (moisturizing)

White Birch Water
A compound ingredient consisting of rare white birch sap that is rich in natural minerals and amino acids and can only be harvested in the four weeks when the snow begins to melt, and an extract packed with the effects of white birch bark.
*White birch water※
※“AQ EXTRA PROTECTION”, “AQ BRIGHTENING EMULSION”, “AQ BRIGHTENING LOTION”, and “AQ BRIGHTENING CREAM” contain white birch sap / white birch extract.
Sandalwood Extract
Utilized since ancient times as a fragrant wood that emits a mystical, pure, sweet scent, this extract is derived from precious sandalwood that can only grow in certain environments.
*Sandalwood extract (sandalwood extract) (moisturizing)
“AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT MICRO-RADIANCE EMULSION I / II / III”, “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT HYDRATING LOTION I / II / III”, “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT SCULPTING BALM CREAM”, “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT TIGHTENING EYE CREAM”, and “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT AWAKENING PROTECTIVE DAY CREAM” are formulated with champaca extract and sandalwood extract.
SCENT
A blissful “scent” that soothes and relaxes the mind.
A fresh floral musky scent featuring champaca, Queen of the Night, and magnolia,
suffused with a pure elegance.

Champaca

Queen of the Night

Magnolia

Sandalwood
_Natural Fragrances
Scent common to “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT MICRO-RADIANCE EMULSION I / II / III”, “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT HYDRATING LOTION I / II / III”, “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT SCULPTING BALM CREAM”, “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT TIGHTENING EYE CREAM”, and “AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT AWAKENING PROTECTIVE DAY CREAM”.
* Photographs for illustrative purposes.
DESIGN
CONCEPT
The container with its gentle sloping curves was inspired by the lines of the body,
while the “shape of the eye” as seen from above speaks to the will of those living in these modern times.
The surface features designs inspired by crystal and diamond
etching for a bold yet luxurious look.
A modern, sophisticated, elegant design.
5 Elements of Radiance
Pattern
A flower-like delicate crystal cut
Eye-shape
A gaze that speaks to the will of each and every individual
Waist
An elegantly cinched form
Crease-twist
The spiral of a carefree spirit
White pearl & Silver
Bright radiance that emits an aura
Designed by Marcel Wanders
Born in Holland in 1963. Marcel is a globally renowned product and interior designer and art director based in Amsterdam.
He crafts designs for clients ranging from individual clients to top global brands such as Alessi, Baccarat, Bisazza, Christofle, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Louis Vuitton. Rooted in his mission to “create an environment of love, live with passion, and make our most exciting dreams come true”, Marcel’s creations are filled with a spirit of adventure and whimsy (he is at times called a “maverick of the design world”), lifting the spirits of those who look upon them, bringing hope and enjoyment.
Within Japan, he has been serving as the art director of DECORTÉ from 2010 to the present.
List of Products
An “emulsion-first formula for glossy skin”
that softens the depths of the stratum corneum with enhanced penetration, suffusing the skin with radiant glossiness, resilience,and plumpness.

AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT MICRO-RADIANCE EMULSION I / II / III
200 mL each 11,000 yen (tax included)
《Refill》 200 mL each 10,450 yen (tax included)
Formulated with highly concentrated white birch water*. A lotion that instantly suffuses the skin with deep, premium moisture.

AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT HYDRATING LOTION I / II / III
200 mL each 11,000 yen (tax included)
*Compared with other products in the series.
Overflowing with vitality overnight.
A night cream that melts with the warmth of the skin, suffusing the skin with tone and glossiness.

AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT SCULPTING BALM CREAM
50 g 33,000 yen (tax included)
An eye cream that tightens and tones the skin around the eyes,
fitting closely to each and every facet of the skin.

AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT TIGHTENING EYE CREAM
Roller massager (spatula) attached
15 g 16,500 yen (tax included)
Instantly becomes one with the skin.
A day cream that delivers radiant transparency and protects the skin from daytime UV rays and dryness.

AQ ABSOLUTE TREATMENT AWAKENING PROTECTIVE DAY CREAM
50 g 19,800 yen (tax included) SPF15 / PA++
Aging care* for pores with a moisturizing gel
that runs like water.
Oil free water cleansing that eliminates dullness.

AQ RADIANCE WATERY GEL CLEANSING
175g 7,700 yen (tax included)
*Age-appropriate skincare.
A smooth texture formulated with botanical oils.
A cleansing oil that sweeps away oxidized sebum.

AQ CLEANSING OIL
200 mL 6,600 yen (tax included)
Microbubbles penetrate and remove sebum plugs,
providing anti-aging care* for pores.
A face wash with a penetrating foam that realizes radiant skin.

AQ RADIANCE AIRY CREAM WASH
125g 6,600 yen (tax included)
*Age-appropriate skincare.
For a toned, youthful appearance.
A high-performance anti-aging serum* that enables facial contour beauty™,
or beauty from every angle

AQ SERUM ABSOLUTE
50 mL 27,500 yen (tax included)
《Refill》 50 mL 26,950 yen (tax included)
*Age-appropriate skincare.
A “non-oily texture”.
Formulated with highly concentrated white mucuna extract*.
An oil serum that leaves skin filled with vitality.

AQ OIL INFUSION
40 mL 11,000 yen (tax included)
*Compared with other products in the series.
Carefully selected 100% pure, premium botanical oils.
A beauty oil that delivers tone that seems to well up from within.

AQ BOTANICAL PURE OIL
40 mL 16,500 yen (tax included)
Tone and transparency of well-rested skin.
A high-performance cream formulated with a luxurious amount of carefully selected beauty ingredients that enhance the vitality of the skin.

AQ CREAM ABSOLUTE X
45 g 55,000 yen (tax included)
For a more sculpted, contoured, youthful appearance.
A neck cream that addresses fine lines due to dryness*, leaving the neck supple and beautiful.

AQ CONCENTRATE NECK CREAM
Concentrate neck massager (DECORTÉ original spatula) attached
98 g 16,500 yen (tax included)
*Minimizes the appearance of fine lines due to dryness. (Efficacy tests conducted)
A rich texture that fulfills the skin and mind.
A massage cream that envelops the skin in resilience and tone as if to rebuild skin prone to looseness.

AQ MASSAGE CREAM
92 g 11,000 yen (tax included)
The base color changes to signal penetration* of the beauty ingredients.
A peel-off mask that delivers glossiness and tone with a pleasant, tightening tension.

AQ MOISTURE LIFT MASK
82 g 13,200 yen (tax included)
*To the stratum corneum.
Suffuses the skin with dewy moisture, protecting the skin from external damage such as dryness.
An astringent lotion that tightens the skin, preventing makeup deterioration.

AQ TONING LOTION
200 mL 9,900 yen (tax included)
Improves wrinkles, brightens skin, and treats rough skin.
A high-performance sunscreen serum that has sustained skincare benefits.

AQ ABSOLUTE UV PROTECTION
BRIGHTENING & WRINKLE [Quasi-drug]
(sunscreen and serum)
55 g 11,000 yen (tax included) SPF50+/PA++++
*Suppresses melanin production, preventing dark spots and freckles
For transparency suffused with moisture while relaxing the skin.
A brightening emulsion-first formula for skin brimming with brightness and elasticity.

AQ ABSOLUTE GLOW-RADIANT BRIGHTENING EMULSION [Quasi-drug]
200 mL 11,000 yen (price excluding tax 10,000 yen)
《Refill》 200 mL 10,450 yen (tax included)
*Suppresses melanin production, preventing dark spots and freckles
For a clear, dazzling radiance.
A brightening lotion that suffuses the skin with pleasant moisture.

AQ ABSOLUTE GLOW-RADIANT BRIGHTENING LOTION [Quasi-drug]
200 mL 11,000 yen (tax included)
*Suppresses melanin production, preventing dark spots and freckles
Skin brimming with glossiness and tone in just one night.

AQ ABSOLUTE GLOW-RADIANT BRIGHTENING CREAM [Quasi-drug]
50g 33,000 yen (tax included)
*Suppresses melanin production, preventing dark spots and freckles
Prices are suggested retail prices.
AQ SKIN CARE SYSTEM
BASIC CARE
STEP 1 Cleansing
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RADIANCE WATERY GEL CLEANSING *While double cleansing is not necessary, if you prefer a refreshing nish, you can use a facial cleanser aerwards. |
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RADIANCE AIRY CREAM WASH |
PERSONAL CARE
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STEP 2 Softening
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ABSOLUTE TREATMENT MICRO-RADIANCE EMULSION I / II / III | ABSOLUTE GLOW-RADIANT BRIGHTENING EMULSION |
PERSONAL CARE
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TONING LOTION |
PERSONAL CARE
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STEP 4 Moisturizing
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ABSOLUTE TREATMENT SCULPTING BALM CREAM *Can be used immediately after cleansing. |
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ABSOLUTE GLOW-RADIANT BRIGHTENING CREAM *Can be used immediately after cleansing. |
ABSOLUTE TREATMENT AWAKENING PROTECTIVE DAY CREAM *Can be used immediately after cleansing. |
PERSONAL CARE
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ABSOLUTE UV PROTECTION BRIGHTENING & WRINKLE |
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