It’s been a while since I talked about new skincare so it’s time to squeeze in a post in the middle of the makeup summer releases!
Today it’s all about the Shu Uemura Cleansing oil, Blanc:chroma.
This was launched somewhere in the beginning of this year and I was happy to receive yet another, as cleansing oils are an integral part of my nightly skincare routine.
Unfortunately, the Shu cleansing oils have been a bit of a hit or miss for me. And as much as I love how efficiently they remove makeup, some of the formulas sting my sensitive eyes. If you are someone who suffers from this problem you’ll know how off-putting it is and products can quickly loose their appeal. Luckily, this one doesn’t seem to contain that particular irritant and have been my go-to cleanser for the last few months.
Packaging
Shu Uemura cleansing oils come in plastic pump bottles which I find is the best way to package products like these. A few quick pumps and you are good to go.
Design wise they are very pretty and come in colourful bottles, appealing to everyone. Overall minimalistic and functional.
As with all Shu Uemura cleansing oils, Blanc:chroma too was created to address a specific need, which is brightening & polishing.
The clay extracts in the formula purify and lighten you complexion by polishing away Melano Stains (dead skin cells that lay on the top of your skin causing dullness) giving you a more radiant, flawless complexion with continuous use.
Technique
For a cleansing oil to work, they should be applied on dry skin so it comes into direct contact with the makeup you plan to remove.
I usually start with 2-3 pumps and massage this onto the face.
If you notice your waterproof mascara still budge proof, use one more pump and keep massaging (2 mins should do).
Next we take a little bit of water and emulsify the oil. At this point, everything turns milky and no longer an oil.
We then proceed to washing everything off.
You’ll notice, all makeup has been effectively removed and skin feels very comfortable and lightly hydrated. Now you are ready to pile on your precious skincare!
Here’s a pictorial demo I did on the back of my hand. Easy Peasy right?
Bottom Line
Given that the most important step of your skincare routine is proper makeup removal, I find this product an essential in my skincare stash. And as a cleansing oil freak, I can assure you it’s one of the best ones out there.
*Also worth a mention, this new cleansing oil has a lovely fresh smell. I’ve tried many before and this one has to be the most pleasing scent i’ve come across. The notes that caught my attention were Lily Jasmine and Grapefruit. My go-to as far as perfumes go!
Product Details
Shu Uemura cleansing oils come in two sizes.
150ml for 55 SGD & 450ml for 125 SGD. *seen here is the smaller size.
These bottles last a good 2-3 months for me as I have a very small face, lol! If I were to guess, this should last around 2 months in general.
