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New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered the Ultime8 450ml cleansing oil during what was clearly advertised as a promotion: buy the jumbo size, get a 150ml free. There was no promo code visible, so I followed up immediately after placing my order to confirm the promotion would be honored. Despite this, Shu Uemura refused to include the promised free item and instead kept asking me to prove the promotion existed — even though it was on their own site. They then offered a return, but do not cover return shipping, meaning I'd be paying more just to fix their mistake. Really disappointing experience. I expected more transparency and better customer care from a premium brand. I won't be shopping here again unless they fix this.

Date of experience: April 8, 2025
Colorado
3 reviews
15 helpful votes
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Awful customer service-do not buy on line!
June 9, 2022

Customer service at this company is very poor to unacceptable—advise to buy Shu Uemura products elsewhere. I made an order a month ago and never received it. The package was shipped by UPS but never delivered, as can be verified by UPS tracking. The company has refused to either refund or replace the items in the order. Although the first agent I dealt with said they would do so as a courtesy-that has never happened. Now I am told that they have to make sure that the package really is lost, and their agent has implied that if that is the case the loss will be mine.

Date of experience: June 9, 2022
Nevada
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Wife ordered products, one item price was reduced by over $20 shortly after she ordered it. On the day product arrived have sent many emails requesting a refund for the price difference but NO REPLY. Phone either busy or recording that they are closed. Beware!

Date of experience: October 29, 2014
New York
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I returned an online purchase at this company. They said they refunded me but they never did. I had to contact PayPal and get them involved. I thought I would give them a second chance and ordered something recently and now its been several days and it no shipping information. The customer service representatives I have spoken to have not been helpful.

Date of experience: September 17, 2021
Washington
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Purchased 5 items and attempted to return to the return address provided, including the form that you have to manually fill out with excessive amount of information. Also emailed them to ask them for return permission since there wasn't much guidance included on the blank paper form included in each order. Email associated asked me for: photo, serial number, order number, article number, photo of the product, address, buyer contact info, etc. Whatever happened to doing some searching using 1 order # on their end? Well. I used my own money to ship back the rash-inducing products and now the package is being returned due to 'insufficient address' - which was what was provided on their official website. Their formulas have changed and are completely different from the products you buy directly in Tokyo, Japan. Double thumbs down. If you need to buy any of their products, go thru another reputable retailer (Macy's/Nordstroms/Sephora).

Date of experience: September 13, 2021
India
5 reviews
16 helpful votes
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I am not satisfied, what a terrible service they are providing! I placed a cosmetic product order before 2 weeks but didn't receive any mail yet. When I tried to call their customer service it says the service is not available!

Date of experience: October 29, 2014
New Jersey
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Shu Uemura products are very high quality. This review is for the poor online shopping experience and terrible customer service. The advertise a toll-free telephone number which is only answered Mon-Fri 9-5 but the customer service rep is inept at handling any issues. They claim to have an email address which is answered 24/7 but after 3 weeks, I have still have not received a reply. I wish I had read these reviews before purchasing from them. This website should be reported to the BBB.

Date of experience: July 29, 2020
Hawaii
3 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Worst Customer Service
November 11, 2021

The company has good products. But they have the absolute worst customer service ever. No one answers the phone during business hours, which is 9am-5pm (EST). No one answers their emails, even though they promise to reply within 48-72 hours. Don't shop with them online. You will never get any assistance! God forbid you make a mistake placing an order, NO ONE cares or bothers to assist. I keyed in my zip code wrong by one digit. Trying to get that fixed has been a nightmare and I don't know if I will ever get my order. The absolute worst experience from an online store EVER! Buyer beware!

Date of experience: November 11, 2021
Delaware
1 review
18 helpful votes
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This will be my 2nd time ordering online from Shu Uemura. The first time took more than a month for delivery. And I had to call them to check the status because they won't send you email if the order was delay or whatever. No status. On 9/11/19, I thought give it another try. After a week, I don't see any email update. So I called and the rep told me the order was cancelled due to some problem. Therefore, I do not think I will ever order online from them anymore.

Date of experience: September 16, 2019
New York
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Beware of their return policy. It's pretty much impossible once you've opened the product. They'll make it soooo hard to contact their customer service to return that you'll most likely give up. I managed to get their attention once, and were told to send pics of the product, which I did, and they never responded back. I believe they do this intentionally so they don't have to deal with returns and refund you.

Date of experience: November 24, 2020
California
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I bought a couple things two weeks ago from shu uemura and still have not received it, not even a status update. I contacted customer service and have not heard back from them. I'll give them another week before I dispute my credit card. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: March 6, 2015
India
7 reviews
19 helpful votes
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I have used the Shu Uemura USA for the purpose of getting new cosmetic products. And really I used this service for the first time, and I have got the best products. And also I am very impressed. I was actually thrilled to try this item for consumption, as I’ve interpret a quantity of good reviews on it. But it actually work on me with high-quality result.

Date of experience: October 11, 2014
India
4 reviews
17 helpful votes
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I am excited to say that I have followed and have done research on this product and all of Shu Uemura products. I am very impressed. I was really excited to try this product, as I’ve read some good reviews on it. But it really work on me with good result.

Date of experience: August 19, 2014
Utah
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Received private sales offering from Shuuemura-usa for 20% off. Wouldn't work. Commerce gave me another code for 20% off. Didn't work. Promo said the discount was "sitewide." Ecommerce after many different stories finally said it only applied to beauty products -- which meant it was not sitewide. They, after many calls, came up with the story that hair products was a different site. However, if you go to shuuemura-usa, you can then click on hair products. False advertising and extremely poor customer service. Not ordering from them.

Date of experience: October 20, 2017
Texas
1 review
12 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware!
March 14, 2019

DO NOT order from Shu Uemura. Even after following their return policy, they have stolen $160.00 from me by nor refunding me. Their customer service is terrible; spoke with Karen, then Joni who are totally rude and ineffective. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
27 reviews
145 helpful votes
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Makeup Brushes To Die For
November 25, 2007

Makeup Brushes To Die For - I have been a loyal follower of Shu Uemura's handmade makeup brushes for over 10 years. Bristles are offered in many different animal or synthetic hairs including pony, mink, badger, goat, etc. No other makeup company offers as many brush types as Shu.

Whether you are just starting your collection or adding to one, I recommend trying Shu uemura make up brushes!

Date of experience: November 25, 2007
Maryland
1 review
19 helpful votes
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Do not purchase
May 6, 2020

They have terrible customer service (false promotions) and a terrible return policy (you pay for shipping and sometimes you may or may not get the refund back. Consistent reviewers have noted this.

I tried to use the HELLOMAY promotion without success. Also, I wanted to return my recently purchased product so that I could then reorder it with the promotion. Places like sephora will just credit the difference with the promotion so you don't have to go through the hassle of returning etc. However, not only do they NOT do that, but they expect you to pay for return shipping. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM!

Date of experience: May 6, 2020
Texas
268 reviews
1799 helpful votes
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I use Shu Uemura depsea products (which are lightweight and excellent) from time to time and have purchased them from shuuemura-usa.com. The products are really affordable; there were no issues with ordering and shipping. When my things came, they were always nicely packaged in cute containers that I could reuse for gifts to friends.

Date of experience: July 26, 2009
California
38 reviews
232 helpful votes
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Buying brushes at macys/nordstroms is always overpriced for what you actually get. If you have never tried mink brushes or some of the more exotic brushes, give them a try as you have been missing out. This site offers some of the best deals around and the selection is great.

Date of experience: September 28, 2009
Ukraine
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Loved the cosmetics
December 29, 2020

I've got as a present a mosturizing cream. I will buy it again. The face is smooth and refreshed. Loved the cosmetics you sell.

Date of experience: December 28, 2020

Overview

Shu Uemura USA has a rating of 1.7 stars from 25 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Shu Uemura USA most frequently mention and customer service. Shu Uemura USA ranks 1022nd among Skin Care sites.

service
3
value
3
shipping
3
returns
3
quality
3