Formulation Audit · Shu Uemura · Polyglyceryl-Ester & 8-Botanical Emulsifying Cleansing Oil · $98 USD
Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane)
- Skin Suitability
- Dry, normal, mature and waterproof-SPF-wearing skin (acne-prone users sensitive to Isopropyl Myristate should follow with a foaming second cleanse)
- Chemical Equivalent
- Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil (~$10) or Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil (~$20 — fragrance-free soybean + ginseng cleansing oil)
- Molecular Incompatibilities
- Comedone-prone skin skipping a water-based second cleanser (contains Isopropyl Myristate at #4 and Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #2) · Fragrance-allergic eyelids (contains Linalool #10, Geraniol #19 and Parfum)
Section V · Regimen Clash Check
Will Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane) Clash With Your Routine?
Add the rest of your routine after Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane) and run the check — it cross-examines retinoids, acids, vitamin C, spicules and occlusives, privately in your browser.
Empirical Buyer Synthesis
What Buyers Actually Report
[r/AsianBeauty] [r/SkincareAddiction]: Widely regarded as the gold-standard cashmere-textured emulsifying cleansing oil—combining a tri-polyglyceryl surfactant system (Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate) and amino-acid ester Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate with Corn Germ, Meadowfoam, Tsubaki (Camellia Japonica), Jojoba, Safflower and Squalane oils that rinse with zero film; docked for Isopropyl Myristate (#4), Linalool/Geraniol/Parfum and the steep $98/450 mL price.
Verbatim INCI Composition
Full Ingredient List
Zea Mays Germ Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Squalane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phospholipids, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Citric Acid, Parfum
Source: incidecoder.com. Check the pack — formulas change.
Section V · Compare
Compare Against Peer Formulations
Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane) beside the closest formulations in the index — same active family first, then the nearest related one — with a routine-conflict and washout summary.
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Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane)
Shu Uemura · $98 USD
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Field Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane) worth it?
Beauty.net verdict: Holy Grail. Creator hype 93/100 against buyer efficacy 86/100. [r/AsianBeauty] [r/SkincareAddiction]: Widely regarded as the gold-standard cashmere-textured emulsifying cleansing oil—combining a tri-polyglyceryl surfactant system (Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate) and amino-acid ester Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate with Corn Germ, Meadowfoam, Tsubaki (Camellia Japonica), Jojoba, Safflower and Squalane oils that rinse with zero film; docked for Isopropyl Myristate (#4), Linalool/Geraniol/Parfum and the steep $98/450 mL price. Best for: Dry, normal, mature and waterproof-SPF-wearing skin (acne-prone users sensitive to Isopropyl Myristate should follow with a foaming second cleanse).
What should I not mix with Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane)?
Comedone-prone skin skipping a water-based second cleanser (contains Isopropyl Myristate at #4 and Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #2) Fragrance-allergic eyelids (contains Linalool #10, Geraniol #19 and Parfum) Run your full routine through the Regimen Clash Check to catch other conflicts.
What is a cheaper dupe or chemical equivalent for Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Corn Germ + Camellia Japonica + Squalane)?
Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil (~$10) or Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil (~$20 — fragrance-free soybean + ginseng cleansing oil) Compare the INCI lists — a shared hero active matters more than the brand.