Shu Uemura Brush

I’ve been a makeup artist for ten years. In that time, I’ve used many different product lines. When I’m doing makeovers I often get asked, “What is your favorite line?” I always give the diplomatic answer that I like items from all lines, which is true. However, by far my favorite line today is Shu Uemura. Mr. Shu Uemura began as a makeup artist in Hollywood in 1955. He developed and started his cosmetic line in 1960. He is no longer living but Gina Brooke, makeup artist to Madonna, is now the creative director.

The reason I like this line so much is that it’s well rounded. They have fantastic color and superb skin care. In my opinion, they have the best brushes in the industry. The eye shadows are so soft they feel like silk and are not hard on the delicate eye area. They have great pigment, and texture. The foundation, skin care and many of the cosmetics are made with Depsea Water. This is a formulation founded by Mr. Uemura himself. Depsea water includes materials from the bottom of the sea in Japan where it is processed and manufactured in the Shu Uemura factory. The manufacturing process was perfected in 1989 by Mr. Shu Uemura. It contains 60 ocean minerals which boast the natural function of the skin. Everyone should try the cleansing oils; they are an awesome makeup remover. Mr. Uemura was inspired to create this revolutionary cleansing oil that removes all traces of makeup gently yet effectively as well as other types of pore clogging dirt while maintaining the skin’s natural sebum levels. The result is skin that is balanced, soft and comfortable.

The makeup brushes are of exquisite quality. The bristles are hand stacked and are never cut. The bristles come from what is shed by the animal during the winter months when the brittles are the softest. Only the best animal hair is used. This results in absolutely magnificent brushes which aid in perfecting makeup application.

By: Nalo Jones

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