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Overview

Shu Uemura USA has a rating of 3.38 stars from 45 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Shu Uemura USA ranks 74th among Skin Care sites.

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  • False advertising and extremely poor customer service.
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Top Positive Review

“Loved the cosmetics”

Millie W.
12/29/20

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.

Top Critical Review

“Product gave me rash. Terrible customer service and return policy”

Elise N.
11/24/20

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.

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Thumbnail of user elisen23
1 review
5 helpful votes
November 24th, 2020

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.

Thumbnail of user ellenk200
3 reviews
19 helpful votes
November 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

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!

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Thumbnail of user galem17
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
June 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

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.

Thumbnail of user tt225
1 review
4 helpful votes
September 13th, 2021
Verified purchase

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).

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Thumbnail of user sallyg221
1 review
6 helpful votes
September 17th, 2021

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.

Thumbnail of user lenas77
1 review
8 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020

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.

Thumbnail of user jennifers1594
1 review
19 helpful votes
May 6th, 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!

Thumbnail of user meekoc1
1 review
18 helpful votes
September 16th, 2019

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.

Thumbnail of user jamesm199
7 reviews
19 helpful votes
October 11th, 2014

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.

Thumbnail of user daylew
1 review
12 helpful votes
March 14th, 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!

Thumbnail of user judyf33
1 review
11 helpful votes
October 20th, 2017

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.

Thumbnail of user milliew39
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 29th, 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.

Thumbnail of user ront15
1 review
11 helpful votes
October 29th, 2014

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!

Thumbnail of user joeyt8
1 review
8 helpful votes
March 6th, 2015

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.

Thumbnail of user evanl19
5 reviews
16 helpful votes
October 29th, 2014

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!

Thumbnail of user mirabelles
7 reviews
20 helpful votes
Thumbnail of user angelaa1475
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
June 2nd, 2022

A very large selection of products and brands, prices for every taste, there are discounts, free delivery of a certain amount

Thumbnail of user tn1
265 reviews
1,793 helpful votes
July 26th, 2009

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.

Thumbnail of user erins32
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
August 13th, 2015

Fast delivery, good quality, best price but customer support is not so good

Thumbnail of user mariefranceg
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 18th, 2021

Quite a good service, thank you!

Thumbnail of user nancys
7 reviews
35 helpful votes
November 8th, 2009

Great brushes for a not so expensive prices. I think you get what you pay for when it comes to brushes. Highly recommend this company.

Thumbnail of user brianl43
4 reviews
17 helpful votes
August 19th, 2014

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.

Thumbnail of user annal
27 reviews
145 helpful votes
November 25th, 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!

Thumbnail of user hopem
38 reviews
228 helpful votes
September 28th, 2009

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.

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Shu Uemura Art of Beauty. Must-have makeup and skincare products. Treatments, concentrated serums, cleansers & accessories SHU UEMURA

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