Mascara-stained tears are shedding over the saddest beauty news we’ve heard in awhile: on Monday, L’Oréal USA announced that it will close all U.S. operations of Shu Uemura.
Not only is Shu Uemura one of our absolute favorite cosmetic brands,
but their cleansing oils and dramatic faux lashes are unrivaled and
one-of-a-kind. We’ll be coping with the tragic loss by going on a major
shopping spree, stocking up on the best Shu Uemura products while they
are still available. Here’s what is in our shopping cart (and should be
in yours, before time runs out):
Known for their expertise in eye makeup and tools, Shu Uemura nailed two beauty staples in their Ultimate Expression Mascara ($23) and 24K Gold Eyelash Curler ($24). The mascara is creamy and thick, and creates a serious curl in even the most lackluster of lashes. The eyelash curler is one of their all-time best sellers, and the 24K gold Limited Edition version is only a few dollars more than the original – totally worth it. Stock up on more than one while you can.
The cleansing oils were makeup artist Shu Uemura’s first product, and they’ve remained the brand’s hottest selling items ever since. Fans of the line swear by them; lightweight and botanically enhanced, the oils clean skin, remove makeup, and balance the complexion all in one. The Fresh Cleansing Oil Duo ($24) is great two-in-one set made up of an antioxidant skin purifier and an oil specially formulated for acne-prone skin.
