Long enough for the launch excitement to wear off. Long enough for the beautiful packaging to become very familiar. Long enough for any product that was merely “nice” to find its way to the back of the cupboard.
IKISE hasn’t. It's pride of place in our lives, daily. And its something we look forward to.
I have now used this skincare through an entire year of ordinary life. Travel. Dry aeroplanes. Hormonal changes. Stress. Heat. Air-conditioning. Late nights. And days when I cannot be bothered with anything complicated.
That is a much better test than a launch brochure.
My skin still feels calm, strong and properly cared for. Not stripped. Not overloaded. Not perpetually waiting for the next miracle product to fix whatever the previous miracle product apparently missed.
And I still love using it. And I'm still receiving plenty of comments. You don't look 58!
That matters. Because I can appreciate excellent ingredients, beautiful formulations and all the science in the world — but if something becomes an irritating performance every morning and night, I won’t continue with it.
IKISE has earned its place in my life.
It still feels luxurious. The aromas still shift something in me as I begin and end the day. And the ritual still takes very little extra time, despite being far more beautiful than the fairly basic three-step routine I followed for years.
Twelve months on, I am not chasing a younger face. I have earned this one.
I want healthy skin. Resilient skin. Skin that feels comfortable and well cared for as I age. There is an enormous difference between caring for ourselves and waging war against time — and I have absolutely no interest in the latter.
And while a lot has changed in my world during the past twelve months. I have changed. My relationship with the wellness industry has changed. I am far less interested in noise, promises, relentless selling and whatever we are all apparently meant to be buying this week.
I am interested in what remains.
What works.
What is genuinely useful.
What helps us care for the bodies God gave us without turning those bodies into another exhausting project.
IKISE remains.
I wrote the original review because I was genuinely delighted by what I had found. I am adding this update because, twelve months later, I still am.
That's the update.
Clean Skin. Essential Oils. Everyday Rituals.
When we first heard about IKISE™ about six months ago, I wasn’t even looking for skincare. I’ve been religious about my skincare routine since my mum taught me at age 12 — and with very sensitive skin, I can’t just try anything. My skin simply won’t let me.
My skincare has to be gentle, effective, and above all, simple. I’ve never believed in 12-step routines or double cleanses — they’ve always felt like marketing gimmicks to me. Buy more, be more, do more. But I do treasure ritual. This is something I’ve practiced for 46 years, without fail. Until now, only two brands ever worked for me. And then came IKISE™ (pronounced correctly per its designer Yujin Saito: IK•Say)
Why IKISE Exists
IKISE™ is dōTERRA’s first complete skincare ritual. It’s formulated to be natural, ISO 16128–compliant, and rooted in the world's purest essential oils with evidence-based actives and stunning impact on global communities. It’s not about adding more complexity to your life — it’s about creating a daily ritual that feels indulgent, and effective and yet while delivering visible results almost instantaneously.
My Experience at 58
At 58, my skin has been through seasons, stress, and hormonal shifts. IKISE™ is the most luxurious regimen I’ve ever used, yet it adds less than a minute to my old three-step routine. And the results? My skin feels stronger, calmer, and no longer “stressed.” I actually feel ready to face the day in a calm, sane way.
At 58, IKISE™ is the most luxe routine I’ve ever undertaken and my skin feels stronger than ever.
Formulated with Evidence-Based Actives
At 58, my skin has been through seasons, stress, and hormonal shifts. IKISE™ is without question the most luxurious regimen I’ve ever used, yet it adds less than a minute to my three-step routine. And the results? My skin feels stronger, calmer, and no longer “stressed.”
Humic Shale Extract: Earth’s goodness bottled, soothing and fortifying the skin barrier.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Brightens, smooths, and helps even out tone.
Bakuchiol: A natural, gentle alternative to retinol.
Peptides & Caffeine: Boost elasticity, firm, and refresh tired areas.
This is a perfect marriage of science-backed actives with pure essential oils that makes IKISE™ unique.
It’s the combination of these science-backed compounds with dōTERRA’s CPTG® pure essential oils that makes IKISE™ stand out from anything I’ve ever used — and I’ve been using oils for over a decade. Each step feels like a ritual, yet one powered by real results you notice the very next day. It’s an absolute joy to use.
Humic Shale: Earth’s Goodness Bottled
In Japanese skincare, humic shale has been revered since the beginning of time for its ability to calm, hydrate, and strengthen the skin barrier. And amazingly, its sourced from Utah, which is where the company is based at its global headquarters. IKISE™ brings this ancient, mineral-rich extract into a modern formula. For me, the big difference is how my skin feels: cocooned, resilient, and at ease.
The Aromatherapy Brilliance
This is where IKISE™ truly shines. Each step doubles as aromatherapy: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties working in harmony with the emotional benefits of pure essential oils. Skincare isn’t just functional here — it’s sensory, calming, and grounding.
It feels luxurious but also grounded in wellness. Finally, skincare that does both.
Impact That Matters
IKISE™ is more than skincare. Every ingredient is traceable, sustainable, and part of a bigger story.
Over 180 ingredients are sourced from 45 countries, supported by more than 200 supply chains worldwide. Since 2018, dōTERRA has planted 611,000+ trees in Hawai‘i, delivered 97,000+ disaster relief kits, and donated more than $55 million through Healing Hands projects.
When I pick up the Booster Oil or smooth on the night cream, I know my ritual is helping heal my skin and the world.
👉 To truly understand, explore the dōTERRA’s 2024 Impact Report
