shu uemura introduces a new basic skincare line.
Beauty
February 9, 2015

shu uemura introduces a new basic skincare line.


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Deep-sea power: hydrate, create, and lock in moisture
Shu Uemura unveils a new basic skincare line


On Friday, January 15th, Shu Uemura will launch a new basic skincare line. The lineup includes a toner, serum, emulsion, and lip balm, all rich with the blessings of the sea. For skin that stays hydrated, smooth, and plump.



By Harumi Someya



Deep-sea water, rich in minerals and easily absorbed, plus new ingredients


Shu Uemura, the first brand to incorporate "deep-sea water"—water that has circulated for ages at depths of over 200 meters—into cosmetics, has now created the "Depsea Hydrability" series, a basic skincare line that moisturizes with even more of the ocean's bounty. This series, which focuses intensely on hydration, promises to deliver continuously moist, plump, and smooth skin through a triple action of "giving, creating, and locking in" moisture.

The synergy of deep-sea water, rich in minerals and easily absorbed, with new ingredients is remarkably potent.

The new ingredients, housed in bottles reminiscent of the mysterious sea, come in three types.

First is "Vita-Sea Ferment Extract." This extract, created by fermenting "thermophilic bacteria"—microorganisms with immense vitality that can survive in extreme environments—has been found through proprietary research to help skin generate its own moisture and boost its vitality. The Depsea Hydrability series uses an extract fermented and cultivated from thermophilic bacteria collected from the surface near deep-sea volcanoes at a depth of 2,000 meters.

"Mineral Algae MgCa" is an extract derived from seaweed, rich in minerals, that inhabits Japanese waters. It locks moisture within the skin and supports its barrier function.
And third is "Hyaluronic Acid Micro-particles." Hyaluronic acid, known for its ability to hold abundant moisture, is designed in micro-particles to penetrate deep into the stratum corneum. Once inside the skin, these particles absorb moisture and swell up to 30 times their original size. This ensures that the absorbed moisture is effectively retained.

Deep-sea water and Hyaluronic Acid Micro-particles provide moisture to the skin, while deep-sea water and Vita-Sea Ferment Extract support the skin's natural ability to hydrate, and Mineral Algae MgCa locks in that moisture.

Indeed, this is the triple-action moisturizing effect. Try it for yourself.







<Toner>
Depsea Hydrability Enriched Lotion
Price | ¥3,990
Volume | 150mL

A toner with a rich texture that calms dry skin and refines its texture. Contains the common ingredients: "Deep-Sea Water," "Vita-Sea Ferment Extract," and "Mineral Algae MgCa." It quenches the deepest layers of dry skin with moisture, leading to soft, translucent skin.










<Serum>
Depsea Hydrability Concentrate
Price | ¥5,775
Volume | 30mL

A serum that delivers moisturizing ingredients to every corner of the stratum corneum, maintaining hydration all day long. Contains the common ingredients "Deep-Sea Water," "Vita-Sea Ferment Extract," "Mineral Algae MgCa," and "Hyaluronic Acid Micro-particles," plus L'Oréal's proprietary ingredient "Aquaxyl™."









<Emulsion>
Depsea Hydrability Emulsion
Price | ¥5,250
Volume | 75mL

An emulsion with a gentle texture that spreads smoothly. In addition to the four common ingredients, it contains "White Lupin Extract." It fills the skin with moisture for 24 hours, smoothing the skin's surface and leading to soft, bouncy skin from within.










<Lip Balm>
Depsea Hydrability Lip Balm
Price | ¥2,100
Volume | 15g

A lip balm that melts into the lips. Contains the four common ingredients, plus "Beeswax" and "Macadamia Nut Oil." It envelops the lips in rich moisture, restoring chapped lips. With continued use, lips become hydrated and plump.




Shu Uemura
Tel. 03-6911-8560
www.shu-uemura.co.jp