Capture Totale Intensive Essence Lotion

Capture Totale Intensive Essence Lotion is the liquid first step of Dior's Capture Totale routine — a watery, fast-sinking lotion rather than a cream. Dior formulates it to hydrate, lift radiance, support the skin barrier and even out texture before anything else goes on.

Skin types	Normal · dry · combination · oily
Targets	Dullness, dryness, the look of pores
Key ingredients	Two types of hyaluronic acid · Longoza-ferments blend
Texture	Very fresh, fluid lotion — face and neck
Formula notes	95% natural-origin ingredients · gluten-free · under 1% synthetic fragrance

What it actually does

• Plumps with two hyaluronic acids. Dior lists hyaluronic acid as the ingredient behind the visible plumping effect, and uses two forms of it in this lotion.
• Supports the barrier. The brand credits its Longoza-ferments blend with helping reinforce the skin barrier.
• Brings back radiance. Dior describes the lotion as reviving glow while it hydrates, which is why it sits at the start of the ritual rather than at the end.
• Preps skin for what follows. It hydrates and clarifies so the serum and cream after it have a better surface to work on.
• Keeps the ingredient list tight. Dior states it's free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS and SLES, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, coal tar, retinyl palmitate, triclosan, triclocarban, formaldehydes and formaldehyde-releasing agents.

Tested results — reported by Dior

In a Dior self-assessment of 104 women after seven days of use: 100% found their skin more supple, 100% found it plumper, and 99% saw better skin quality. Self-reported figures from the brand — individual results vary.

How to use

1. Cleanse first. This goes onto a clean face, nothing before it.
2. Smooth it over face and neck. Spread the lotion evenly to prepare the skin for the rest of the Dior routine.
3. Layer the serum next. Dior directs you to follow with Capture Totale Super Potent Serum (sold separately).
4. Finish with cream. Close the routine with a Capture Totale face cream (sold separately).

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this a toner, an essence or a moisturiser?

Dior calls it a hydrating liquid lotion and places it right after cleansing to prime the skin. Treat it as a prep step — you'll still want a serum and a cream on top.

Will it work on oily skin?

Yes — Dior lists normal, dry, combination and oily skin, and the texture is a fluid lotion rather than anything rich, so it layers lightly.

What are the headline ingredients?

Hyaluronic acid — two forms of it — for visible plumping, plus a Longoza-ferments blend that Dior links to a stronger skin barrier. The formula is made with 95% natural-origin ingredients.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive sooner; pieces we order in for you take longer. We'll let you know if anything slips.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What's your return policy?

We take back defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. After verification, the refund goes to your original payment method within 15–30 days.