Shu Uemura – Japanese luxury cosmetics in Hollywood
Founder from Tokyo
Shu Uemura was a legendary Japanese stylist from Tokyo who in particular shot to fame thanks to the American film from the sixties, My Geisha, where he worked as the chief make-up artist. He also found success in Hollywood and tore down barriers and borders in the field of beauty. Shu Uemura founded the luxury Japanese cosmetics brand which bears his name. Shu Uemura cosmetics are developed using the holistic philosophy of the brand’s founder who believed that beautiful make-up starts with beautiful skin. Skincare is thus the foundation stone of any use of decorative cosmetics. Use of the latest cosmetics containing high quality ingredients is the first step to uncovering the unique beauty of each and every woman.
Respect for nature and modern technology
A mixture of nature, science and art, together with the innovative spirit of the brand have combined to make top quality decorative make-up, modern and very high quality skincare products and professional tools which excel in their simplicity and elegance. For example, the legendary eyelash pliers were mentioned in the film The Devil Wears Prada. The natural and gentle ingredients are regarded as the greatest virtue of the luxury Shu Uemura brand. The majority of products contain seaweed rich in minerals and Asian additives with phytoestrogens which are known for their beneficial properties helping the skin’s metabolism.
Beauty is an art
Thanks to the exceptionally wide range of colours, every customer can become a true artist. In the make-up studies of Shu Uemura, you can freely experiment with an endless range of products and find your own unique beauty. The Shu Uemura brand is bursting with artistic spirit and thus constantly follows trends in beauty, both in the creative art of make-up artists and also in presentation of the brand. The cosmetic products themselves, the luxury make-up packaging and visual representation of the brand are a work of art thanks to their unconventional colour scheme.
Science as the foundation
During its constant search for the most advanced technologies to achieve beauty, the Shu Uemura brand uses science and the gifts of nature to produce innovative products. Thanks to innovation in colour shades and expertise in skincare, Shu Uemura is a clear leader in the cosmetics industry. Find inspiration for luxury make-up in our photo gallery from the stylists at Shu Uemura and have a look at the wide range of products. Even the most discerning among you are sure to find something to your liking.
