Shu Uemura Ultime8 Cleansing Oil
For the brand, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. This vision stems from the legacy of its founder, Mr. Shu Uemura, a Japanese make-up artist and pioneer of the modern skincare approach, and lives on today through an iconic, versatile product that elevates cleansing into a true ritual. Since its creation in 1967, Ultime8 has embodied Shu Uemura’s skin-first philosophy, transforming cleansing into an active step that awakens the skin and prepares it to perform at its best.
Designed to effectively remove makeup, impurities and residue without compromising skin comfort, Ultime8 stands out thanks to a cleansing approach built around key elements: nano-micellar cleansing technology, which helps capture and lift away impurities with both efficacy and gentleness, combined with the ability to enhance the absorption of subsequent skincare actives, boosting their properties and maximising results. Thanks to a skin affinity activator inspired by the skin’s natural lipid structure, Ultime8 primes the skin from the very first step, increasing the penetration of skincare actives by up to 2.2 times.
At the heart of the formula, Japanese inspiration meets research: Ultime8 is infused with Tsubaki oil sourced from Toshima Island, a symbol of nourishment and beauty, selected to accompany the skin through a high-performance, sensorial cleansing experience. First-pressed and cold-extracted, this precious oil is obtained through a long-standing partnership with local Japanese farmers and is Ecocert-certified organic, naturally rich in oleic acid and highly compatible with the skin barrier. With a 94% “serum-in-oil” composition, Ultime8 confirms itself as a true “prep step 0”, created to prime the skin and elevate every skincare routine, working beyond surface cleansing to activate the skin’s natural functions and optimise the efficacy of the skincare steps that follow.
Using the product follows a simple yet precise ritual: after massaging it onto the dry face, including the eye area, upon contact with water the texture transforms, leaving the skin perfectly cleansed, nourished and radiant, ready for the next steps in the skincare regimen, with no need for double cleansing. Its efficacy is also recognised and appreciated by consumers: 94% say skin looks smoother, 89% feel it is more supple, 94% report it feels more moisturised, while 85% agree that skincare applied afterwards absorbs better, wrapping the skin in an invisible veil of moisture while preserving comfort and softness. With Ultime8, cleansing becomes a moment of preparation and care that enhances the skin and elevates its quality day after day.
The Ultime8 cleansing ritual extends beyond the iconic oil to embrace a complete cleansing experience tailored to different preferences and skin needs.
The Ultime8 Cleansing Balm offers a rich, cocooning texture that melts into oil on contact with the skin, ideal for dry or seasonal concerns, while the Ultime8 Cleansing Foam delivers a light, airy cleanse infused with precious Tsubaki oil, perfect for those who prefer a water-light sensation. Together, the Ultime8 collection transforms cleansing into a personalised ritual, where efficacy, sensoriality and skin comfort meet from the very first step.
Alongside its pioneering approach to cleansing, Shu Uemura’s legacy is also defined by one of the most iconic beauty tools in the industry: the Eyelash Curler. A true cult object, renowned for its patented hinge and ergonomic mushroom-shaped design, it adapts seamlessly to all eye shapes, delivering a precise, long-lasting curl from inner to outer corner while respecting the lashes. A symbol of the brand’s make-up artistry and innovation, the Eyelash Curler embodies Shu Uemura’s commitment to performance, precision and professional results.
Crafted in Japan, Ultime8 reflects the brand’s heritage and Japanese craftsmanship, while embracing a mindful approach: carefully selected ingredients, a 99% biodegradable formula and 100% recyclable packaging.
Ultime8 is available exclusively on Amazon.
