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essence absolue

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Creation Date:
Update Date: 23 Feb 2026

versatile day & night treatments infused with red camellia oil.
inspired by the ancestral japanese beauty ritual of combing hair with camellia oil for its moisturizing and protective benefits.



heat, uv & breakage protection
shinier & smoother hair









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shu uemura art of hair pioneered the art of oils

mr shu uemura created the first cleansing oil in 1967 & later brought the art oils to haircare.


new precious ingredient

red camellia oil

sourced from toshima island, Japan

new packaging

luxury & eco-desirable packaging

made from 95% recycled plastic.

beloved iconic fragrance

a modern interpretation of the camellia scent

grapefruit, citrus & white flowers





versatile day & night treatments



essence absolue nourishing protective oil

A multi-benefit nourishing hair oil that protects, nourishes and adds shine without weighing down the hair.

  • 96% less hair breakage*
  • provides heat protection up to 450° f
  • protection against uv-induced hair damage
  • helps protect against breakage
  • helps tames frizz
  • hair is instantly hydrated, shinier & more manageable
  • hair is left soft, smooth & radiant

*vs non conditioning shampoo

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essence absolue rich nourishing hair cream

An intensely nourishing hair cream that provides hydration and helps protect hair from dryness, heat and uv-induced damage.

  • 98% less hair breakage*
  • 71% smoother hair*
  • heat protection up to 450° f
  • nourishes & tames very dry hair
  • hydrates and helps protect hair fiber against dryness
  • helps protect against uv-induced hair damage & heat damage from hot tools
  • helps tame frizz

*vs non conditioning shampoo

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essence absolue nourishing hair & skin balm

A versatile and multi-use hydrating balm for dry hair and skin that can be used for quick and effective touch-ups on hair and skin.

  • 99% less hair breakage*
  • 72% smoother hair*
  • 24-hour lasting hydration on skin
  • intensely hydrates hair & skin
  • immediately adds shine and moisture to hair

*vs non conditioning shampoo

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essence absolue nourishing overnight hair serum

an overnight hair serum that works overtime while you sleep to provide nourishment while smoothing, softening and taming frizz.

  • 97% less hair breakage*
  • 25% smoother hair*
  • intensely nourishes, smooths and tames hair overnight
  • tames frizz

*vs non conditioning shampoo

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the power of essence absolue






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