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Home » Eyes » Brow pencil » What will you miss from Shu Uemura?

What will you miss from Shu Uemura?

April 2, 2010 Paris B 37 Comments

One of the biggest news to hit the beauty industry this week was the news that Shu Uemura is pulling out of the USA. Shu Uemura fans in the USA can still purchase Shu Uemura products online but all the counters and stores will be closed. The reason was due to low sales and the fact that 80% of Shu Uemura’s sales appear to come from Asia.

I guess that means that we in Malaysia are safe 🙂 But it got me wondering what I’d miss if Shu Uemura were to pull out of Malaysia *touch wood* There are 3 things on my list.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Right at the top of the list would be the Shu Uemura eyelash curler. It works well for me and I will stick to this one simply because it does the job. It grabs most of my lashes, gives them a graduated curl and does not pinch the skin of my lids. Retail price RM60. Worth every penny.

Shu Uemura Face Architect powder foundation

Shu Uemura Face Architect Glow powder

A recent discovery and a discovery I am very happy to make. Light, velvety finish with sheer-medium coverage that lasts all day on me. RM175 for the whole set or RM125 for the powder only. Review here.

Shu Uemura Hard Formula Brow Pencil

shu brow pencil shape

I left the Shu Uemura brow pencil for a while because the tip on my pencil was broken and I didn’t have the time to get it fixed at the boutique. Recently I did and am now rediscovering the joy of using this iconic brow pencil. I’ll find it hard to get this one go. Retails at RM65. Previous Review here.

You’d notice I haven’t listed any colour makeup. Its been a long time since I last checked out Shu Uemura’s colour makeup so I don’t think I’d miss it that much.

Your turn. What will you miss (or not miss) from Shu Uemura if they were to pull out?

And what d’ya know! Its Friday! I never thought I’d make it through this week. It stretched forever and a day and I have a busy weekend to look forward to!

Paris B

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  1. plue says

    April 2, 2010 at 9:08 am

    definitely the brow pencil, the face architect and their corrector and concealer! and mousse base!

    i love their blush, but i guess i won’t be that sad if i miss them, since MAC is still highly available and many other brands too? maybe their eyeshadows? but i also dun use as much 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 9:50 am

      Same here I can find alternatives for colour cosmetics but its harder to find a base makeup or curler or brow pencil that works well

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  2. geekchic says

    April 2, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Only the oil cleanser. Not sure abt the brow pencil honestly. Kinda afraid they wld pull out of australia too but I always get my supply from asia hee hee.

    Happy friday PB!

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 9:50 am

      Happy Friday! Its also cheaper to get Shu from Asia 😉

      Reply
  3. sooyin says

    April 2, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Definitely the brow pencil and eyelash curler. Lifesavers!

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 9:51 am

      Yay! I think so too!

      Reply
  4. bubbles says

    April 2, 2010 at 9:39 am

    totally out of the topic – but I have been searching their eyeshadow in ME Red 160 forever, I still can’t locate any 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 I have searched our country, Singapore and Indonesia, and no luck still 🙁 🙁 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 9:51 am

      Oops if its the old formula then its likely discontinued. Good luck finding it elsewhere

      Reply
  5. aichaku says

    April 2, 2010 at 10:18 am

    their cleansing oil and undereye colour corrector concealor, blush too. 😀

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 11:20 am

      Hmm now I’m curious about the undereye colour corrector! 2 votes for that already 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ivo says

    April 2, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Definitely their lipsticks and eyelash curler!

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 11:21 am

      Hmm lipsticks! I liked their older ones but I haven’t tried the new formulas

      Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    April 2, 2010 at 11:18 am

    I’ve been eyeing the Shu Eumura eyelash curler for QUITE some time, after hearing all the raves about it. But somehow, I couldn’t bring myself to justify getting one for RM60 while using one which WORKS for only RM4 from Yokoso!

    Anyone can tell me what’s so great about the SE one? I just wonder what is it that makes it so different from all the others out there..does it really work SOO much better? =D

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 11:23 am

      Eyelash curlers like everything else is a personal thing. I never found a curler that worked for me until I tried Shu Uemura. Yet Shu Uemura curlers do not work for everyone especially for those who have deeper set eyes. It works better for flatter and shallow set eyes. If you have one that works for you presently, there’s no need to change. Well, not unless you are really curious.

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      • Kimberly says

        April 2, 2010 at 11:32 am

        Thanks Paris! I never knew about the SE curler being more suitable for flatter and shallow set eyes! =)

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  8. Nikki says

    April 2, 2010 at 11:50 am

    Definitely the Lash curler, and now, you really made me intrigued with the brow pencil!!! I want one now!

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 3:34 pm

      Yup! You NEED one! 😀

      Reply
  9. Hanny says

    April 2, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Oooo… Never tried Shu Uemura before 0.0 But I have heard many raves on their eyelash curlers hehe ^.^

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 3:35 pm

      Definitely one of their top sellers. Doesn’t work for everyone I’ll concede

      Reply
  10. Connie says

    April 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Hmmm…
    Phyto Black Lift night cream and eye cream (I need to buy that someday!)
    UV Base Mousse

    ok, not to say that I don’t like Shu, because I do. But the other products I’ve easily substituted.

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    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 3:42 pm

      Ooh your raves on this Phyto Black night cream thing has me terribly intrigued!

      Reply
  11. aiyu says

    April 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    the eyelash curler, definitely.
    I would miss it’s skincare line too.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 3:43 pm

      Which skincare items do you use?

      Reply
  12. T says

    April 2, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Definitely the cleansing oil, the purple one. Good thing I live in Thailand so we’re safe here hehe

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 2, 2010 at 3:44 pm

      Yay for living in Asia! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Amanda says

    April 2, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    The eyelash curler is the only thing I own from Shu Uemura! I’ve had mine for 6 years, it still does a great job – I haven’t even replaced the rubber pad yet, in fact, I lost the extra one that came with the curler 🙂 If I’m not mistaken, I paid RM50 for mine. I bought a new set (together with the mini curler) from HKIA in Feb.

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  14. chun says

    April 2, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    The peach color blush. A lovely orange color. I lost the first one and then came back to buy a second one.

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  15. Aretha says

    April 3, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Not so much of the eyelash curler as I find that Shiseido’s works better for me.

    But I will definitely miss the Glow on blushes, the eyeshadows, the cleansing oils and the painting liners! So I’m crossing my fingers and hoping that Shu will not disappear from Malaysia. =)

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  16. louise says

    April 3, 2010 at 2:14 am

    Do you know if Shu Uemura is available in duty free Malaysia? If yes, which airport? I am wondering if it would be cheaper to get the items in Malaysia compared to Singapore. How about Europe prices?

    Thanks.

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    • ParisB says

      April 3, 2010 at 10:28 am

      Nope. Shu Uemura is not available at the airports in Malaysia. At least not the last time I checked. Items may be cheaper in Malaysia as opposed to Singapore after taking exchange rates into account. Europe is more expensive. Hong Kong is cheapest.

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      • lee says

        April 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm

        london wouldn’t be a problem given the recent exchange rate. plus, if you are non resident, you can get your tax back. x

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  17. Stephanie says

    April 3, 2010 at 11:29 am

    For me, it would be the eye lash curler, hard formula brow pencil, and their cleansing oils! =)

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  18. valval says

    April 3, 2010 at 11:41 am

    Oh no~!! That’s not good. Normally online sale for Asian cosmetic products are so darn expensive, look at DHC~!! 🙁 Now, there goes Shu ~

    Well, I’d definately miss the blushers, cleansing oil and definately the UV base..

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  19. Jamilla Camel says

    April 5, 2010 at 1:47 am

    I am really grateful that I can get the complete Shu Uemura line at House of Fraser at Westfield London Shopping Centre!

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  20. lee says

    April 5, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    I use almost everything from Shu. Skincare regime (I personally use the green tea, high performance and the brightening oil, plus the pomegranate line) , brushes (in fact, all my brushes are from Shu)…I love their eye colours, vibrant and good staying power.
    Well, basically everything 🙂 I had been using the curler since 8 years ago when I first learn to do makeup but then switched to Suqqu.
    And that I am back in KL from London so I don’t think I will miss a lot! 🙂
    x

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