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Essence Absolue Nourishing Overnight Hair Serum 5 oz / 150 ml

shu uemura
What it is: A nourishing overnight serum remastered with Japanese red camellia oil that hydrates hair while you sleep to deliver shiny, soft, and less frizzy hair by morning. Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick Hair Concerns: - Dryness - Frizz - Shine Key Benefits: - Intensely hydrates, nourishes, and detangles hair overnight - Softens and smooths to reduce frizz and enhance shine - Absorbs overnight without transferring onto pillow 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: Wake up to flawless hair with this luxurious overnight hair serum that nourishes, softens, and reduces frizz for gorgeous hair by morning. The lightweight cream formula, infused with precious Japanese red camellia oil, is quickly absorbed, non-greasy, color-safe, and pillow-proof. When applied at nighttime, hair will be smooth, hydrated, and ready for styling by morning with no need to rinse. 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 Overnight Hair Serum, results showed versus non-conditioning shampoo: - 97% less hair breakage - 25% smoother hair
Barcode: 03474637156909 5 oz / 150 ml
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5 oz / 150 ml

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Designations from Sephora

All Hair Textures All Hair Types Good for: Dryness Good for: Frizz Increases Shine

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Instructions

Suggested Usage:
-Before going to sleep, apply one to two pumps into palms, depending on hair thickness and length.
-Distribute throughout mid-lengths and ends of dry or damp hair.
-Ideally, use a comb to evenly distribute the product.
-Leave in overnight, do not rinse.
-In the morning, style hair as usual with no need to rinse.
-Complete routine with shu uemura’s Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil (sold separately) during the day for maximum hydration benefits.

Pro tips:
-After applying one to two pumps to mid-lengths and ends, put hair in a top knot or braid overnight.
-In the morning, shake out hair for effortless beach waves with no need to rinse.

Ingredients

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Dietary Sensitivities

Verified by shu uemura · current as of Sep 12, 2026
No known sensitivity triggers detected in this product's ingredients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Essence Absolue Nourishing Overnight Hair Serum 5 oz / 150 ml has no active recall notices on file. Closient tracks regulator-issued recalls from FDA, USDA, CPSC, and other competent authorities; this answer is updated when a recall is published.

Essence Absolue Nourishing Overnight Hair Serum 5 oz / 150 ml is made from: -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. Aqua / Water / Eau, Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoalkane, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoalkane, Laureth-7, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6, Parfum / Fragrance.

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