Review : Shu Uemura Whitefficient Clear Brightening Gentle Cleansing Oil

Product Description
For dull skin complexion, removing melanin-filled dead cells is the first step in brightening care. Fortified with the Ultimate Removal System, our latest development, the lightly textured formula effectively removes accumulated melanin and heavy make-up.
Empowered with our advanced brightening technology this brightening cleansing oil contains an innovative combination of Mito-White Complex and Vitamin C to help prevent the accumulation of melanin deep within. day-after-day, the skin looks clarified and brightened with an even-toned complexion.

Benefits
Pure Vitamin C : limits melanin production. SMA is a polymer designed to protect Pure Vitamin C from oxidation without blocking its strong brightening activity.
Ceramide White : promotes depigment effect for brightness
Prune Extract : limits melanin transfer from the lower layer of the epidermis to the surface with its unique "Melanin Diet" action
Algae White : supports mitochondrial activity that is required for the newborn skin cells.
Fruit Acid Mix : removes melanin-containing dead surface cells

Shu Uemura is famed for their cleansing oils. I have previously reviewed the enriched version meant for dry conditions and this review is based on the brightening cleansing oil. Launched earlier this year, the brightening cleansing oil retails at S$155 for 450ml, S$58 for 150ml

I received 2 sachets from my sister who received it, as part of her birthday treats from Tangs. It gave me 4 usages and there has not been any breakouts so far. Its part of my double-cleansing routine and I don't use it near the eyes as I have kept a separate eye make-up remover for that.

Similar to most cleansing oils, you use it on dry hands and smooth over dry face, before wetting it to emulsify the cleansing oil and then rinse thoroughly with water. It is lightly scented and is acceptable for my standards.
 
It manages to cleanse all my face make-up well and I do like this product as a make-up remover, except for having contain mineral oil. It leaves the skin clean, soft and smooth. Due to the short time of usage, its too early to see any brightening effects on the skin.

The first ingredient in Shu Uemura cleansing oil is mineral oil ( aka paraffinum liquidum ). There have been conflicting theories on how mineral oil is good for the skin. You can read about the good stuff here and the bad stuff here and here.

Where To Purchase : Shopee

Ingredients:
paraffinum liquidum, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl stearate, isohexadecane, peg-20 glyceryl, triisostearate, aqua, tocopheryl, acetate, hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, isopropyl myristate, dicaprylyl ether, dicaprylyl carbonate, benzyl salicylate, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, sodium ydroxide, 2-oleamido-1, 3-octadecanediol, hydrolyzed prunus domestica, laminaria digitata extract, vaccinum myrtillus extract, saccharum officinarum extract, citrus aurantium dulcis extract, citrus medica limonum peel extract, acer saccharnum extract, parfum

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