It's hard not to laugh when standing at Asian cosmetic counters-- with products named "Happy Butter Lips" or "Shiny Face"-- do you blame me? When I saw this mascara at RMK-- the "Extra Deep W" (directly translated, they really mean extra long), I stifled a giggle and let the SA put it on me. Holy crap! Remember my Awake "Stardom" mascara obsession? I vowed to buy the company if they ever discontinued it and when they did-- I bought a dozen tubes! And if you must know, I did try to buy Awake but my hubby refused to comply. Anyhoo, I've been searching for something comparable and guess what-- RMK has made something even better! I bought several tubes at Mistukoshi in Taipei. Just praying they never discontinue this! Here is my review-- if you don't move moutains to try and get your hands on this mascara you are no beauty snob! Rated from 1-5, 5 being best.
Wand- 5: My biggest compaint about mascaras are the large bristles, it gets messy and it's hard to reach the inner corner lashes. There are mascaras made for the inner corner lashes but then they don't provide the same lengethning/thickening. This wand is perfect, I feel like Goldilocks every time I use it!
Thickening- 3: There are two sides to the tube, the base side provides thickening but not as well as DIOR Show. The only downside is this is waterproof-- I abhor waterproof mascara because it's so difficult to remove! What's the point? I don't bathe nor swim with make up on!
Lengthening- 5+: The other side of the tube is the reason I love this mascara. This is by far the most superior fiber mascara out there, the fibers are tiny so they don't look obvious or get messy. You can also keep applying (I do 3 coats) without clumping, a major plus! In fact, my lashes were so long that my dad (who never notices these things) asked me if I was wearing fake lashes!
I paid NT$1,250 (roughly $38USD)-- very pricey but worth every penny! Extra Deep W Mascara at RMK counters in Asia and Selfridges in London.
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I want this! How? Help!!
Try this website http://www.mihokoshop.com/, they have quite a few asian popular brands, mainly make up though, no skincare.
Us asians are obsessed with mascaras. But you're right they're all waterproof! I switched to non waterproof a while ago but I miss that extra pop that I used to get with Japanese mascaras like Majolica...(my favorite mascara since I was a teen) I live in the states now... Is there any way to get this in the states?
I foresee a detour in Selfridges when I next go to get threaded.