RMK Mystique Eyes

One of the first things I do when I'm in Asia is to cruise the cosmetic department at Mitsukoshi- (chain of department stores not unlike Neiman Marcus in the states). I love the vibe in that part of the store. Asian women take their beauty products very seriously so there is a lot of jostling and elbowing to get to the favorite brands! It was hectic in there as usual (imagine Christmas eve on a Saturday afternoon except it's everyday!) plus I was dragging my 5 year old with me but I finally made my way to RMK (my absolute favorite Japanese cosmetic brand) and snatched up all the latest and greatest!

First is the new Mystique Eyes shadow line, I can't tell you how amazing the texture of this shadow is-- it's velvety soft to the touch and stays on the eyes without creasing or flaking. I got very daring and bought the Green (04) collection (NT$1,200 is around $37USD)-- the SA put the dark moss green along my lash line and swept the powder brush across the lighter colors (to blend them together) and put that along my crease. I was kind of scared to look in the mirror but it turned out so gorgeous! I've decided I need to go back and get the silver/gray/blue combo, too. You must try this if you can get to RMK (sold only in Asia and at Selfridges in the UK). Rumiko is a famed make up artist in Japan (she's like the Bobbi of Asia!) and I have been obsessed with her products for 10 years. I also bought the creamy foundation-- will have that review later this week! More details here on the RMK website.