Shu Uemura Reivew
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Overview

Shu Uemura is a cosmetic/skin care line that was founded by one Mr. Shu Uemura, who started off as a makeup artist back in 1955. Some of the more notable products in this line are the Cleansing Oil (gentle cleanser that removes heavy stage makeup) and Depsea Water Facial Mist (hydrates with real sea water). The full Shu Uemura product line includes categories like makeup, false eyelashes, art of hair, tools & accessories, eyelash curlers and skin care. There doesn’t appear to be any customer testimonials offered on the official website.

Some of the key ingredients found in Shu Uemura products are depsea water (assists with hydration), seaweed extract (moisturizes), AHA or fruit acids (exfoliates dead skin cells to help reveal new skin), Beta-glucan (strengthens the skin and improves elastin levels), Jasmine extract (anti-oxidant) and Ace Vital Complex (contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C). Essentially Shu Uemura skin care products aim to assist the skin by minimizing fine lines, sun damage, age spots, deep wrinkles, dryness, redness and crow’s feet. This line of products appears to be marketed primarily toward adult women. There is no 100% money-back guarantee posted on the official Shu Uemura website. Unlike many cosmetic/skin care brands, Shu Uemura places a greater focus on eyelashes and hair styling. Shu Uemura products have been featured in a number of magazines like Vogue, Lucky, People, In Style, W and Allure.

Product Details

Shu Uemura skin care products are geared toward adult women who want assistance with common skin afflictions such as fine lines, sun damage, age spots, deep wrinkles, dryness, redness and crow’s feet. The entire Shu Uemura line is offered on the official website. Primary components of Shu Uemura skin care treatments are Depsea Water (hydrates the skin) and Japanese phyto-ingredients (natural components to assist with the skin’s daily cycle). Other key ingredients are seaweed extract (moisturizes), AHA or fruit acids (exfoliates dead skin cells to help reveal new skin), Beta-glucan (strengthens the skin and improves elastin levels), Jasmine extract (anti-oxidant) and Ace Vital Complex (contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C). Shu Uemura offers skin products to suit all basic skin types.

The Good

  • All Shu Uemura products can be conveniently purchased through the official website.
  • Shu Uemura products contain some natural ingredients and botanicals.
  • Shu Uemura offers products to fit all basic skin types.

The Bad

  • There are no customer testimonials offered on the official Shu Uemura website.
  • The official website does not appear to offer a 100% money-back guarantee.
  • Some ingredients found in Shu Uemura products may not be suitable for some individuals.
  • Full product ingredient lists are not found on the official website.
  • There does not appear to be any clinical evidence on the official website to support the effectiveness of Shu Uemura products.

The Bottom Line

Shu Uemura is certainly one of many skin care lines on the market today. While this brand does offer a unique twist with the Depsea Water component, there’s really no conclusive evidence backing Shu Uemura products. In the end, Shu Uemura would probably market more effectively if the official website offered some customer testimonials or at least a money-back guarantee.

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The treatment helps the skin regain a more youthful biochemical makeup by supporting the natural production of three building blocks – Collagen, Fibronectin and Hyaluronic Acid. The result is a rapid rejuvenation, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and other cosmetic signs of age caused by sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other common factors.

In clinical trials, Matrixyl 3000™ decreased the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 33% over a six week period. With the immediate tightening benefits of Argatensyl™, this formula has a completely unique combination of short-term cosmetic results as well as sustained, cumulative benefits to the skin. Common reported results include smoothing and firming; softer skin; diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and healthier looking, glowing skin. Based on the high cost and quality of the ingredients, Dermapril-SP is reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction seems high and Dermapril-SP offers a risk-free trial, so users can evaluate the product prior to paying the full retail price.

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