shu uemura
Mini Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
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Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
Mini size
Highlights
Heat Protection
All Hair Types
Good for: Frizz
Increases Shine
UV Protection
Good for: Dryness
About the Product
Item 2697373
Only at Sephora
What it is: An iconic lightweight multi-benefit hair oil to nourish, add shine, reduce frizz, and protect against UV-induced damage and heat up to 450°F.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Protects against breakage and reduces frizz
- Protects against UV damage and heat up to 450°F
- Quickly hydrates, softens, and adds shine
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Red Camellia Oil: One of the most rapidly absorbed oils, rich in antioxidants, essential lipids, and vitamins A, C, and E to nourish, hydrate, and enhance shine.
What Else You Need to Know: shu uemura’s bestseller is now remastered and infused with precious Japanese red camellia oil in a luxurious, lightweight formula. It’s loved by professional hairstylists worldwide to balance moisture levels, reduce frizz, and create an enhanced, radiant shine while protecting against future damage. Designed for multi-use, this oil can create sleek blowouts, provide on-the-go touch-ups, or be used for intense conditioning and extra hydration.
Fragrance Description: An iconic interpretation of the camellia flower composed of grapefruit and green aqueous top notes, subtle camellia in the heart, and delicate vanilla with musk in the base notes.
Clinical Results: In a controlled study using Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil, results showed:
- 96% less hair breakage (vs non conditioning shampoo)
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Protects against breakage and reduces frizz
- Protects against UV damage and heat up to 450°F
- Quickly hydrates, softens, and adds shine
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Red Camellia Oil: One of the most rapidly absorbed oils, rich in antioxidants, essential lipids, and vitamins A, C, and E to nourish, hydrate, and enhance shine.
What Else You Need to Know: shu uemura’s bestseller is now remastered and infused with precious Japanese red camellia oil in a luxurious, lightweight formula. It’s loved by professional hairstylists worldwide to balance moisture levels, reduce frizz, and create an enhanced, radiant shine while protecting against future damage. Designed for multi-use, this oil can create sleek blowouts, provide on-the-go touch-ups, or be used for intense conditioning and extra hydration.
Fragrance Description: An iconic interpretation of the camellia flower composed of grapefruit and green aqueous top notes, subtle camellia in the heart, and delicate vanilla with musk in the base notes.
Clinical Results: In a controlled study using Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil, results showed:
- 96% less hair breakage (vs non conditioning shampoo)
-Japanese Red Camellia Oil: One of the most rapidly absorbed oils, rich in antioxidants, essential lipids, and vitamins A, C, and E to nourish, hydrate, and enhance shine.
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Parfum / Fragrance.
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Parfum / Fragrance.
Suggested Usage:
-Apply one to two pumps into palms, depending on hair thickness—a little goes a long way.
-Distribute throughout mid-lengths and ends of dry or towel dried hair.
-Style as desired.
-Complete routine with shu uemura’s Essence Absolue Overnight Nourishing Hair Serum (sold separately) in the evening for maximum hydration benefits.
As a pre-cleanse:
-Comb three to four pumps into dry hair.
-Rinse before shampooing.
For conditioning:
-Divide your hair into four sections.
-Apply one pump to each section from mid-lengths to ends.
-Massage the product into your scalp.
-Leave on overnight.
-Style in the morning as desired.
As a styling aide:
-Apply one pump to hands.
-Work through hair from mid-lengths to ends.
Pro tip:
-When using as a pre-cleanse, apply oil liberally throughout prior to washing. Hair will be full of shine and softness.
-Apply one to two pumps into palms, depending on hair thickness—a little goes a long way.
-Distribute throughout mid-lengths and ends of dry or towel dried hair.
-Style as desired.
-Complete routine with shu uemura’s Essence Absolue Overnight Nourishing Hair Serum (sold separately) in the evening for maximum hydration benefits.
As a pre-cleanse:
-Comb three to four pumps into dry hair.
-Rinse before shampooing.
For conditioning:
-Divide your hair into four sections.
-Apply one pump to each section from mid-lengths to ends.
-Massage the product into your scalp.
-Leave on overnight.
-Style in the morning as desired.
As a styling aide:
-Apply one pump to hands.
-Work through hair from mid-lengths to ends.
Pro tip:
-When using as a pre-cleanse, apply oil liberally throughout prior to washing. Hair will be full of shine and softness.
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