RMS organic foundation, mascara, and lip/cheek tint

I decided to go all natural and paraben free this time around as I replace my makeup. I really wanted the Juice beauty CC cream, but it had to be shipped from the states via Amazon, and I needed make up now. So instead I went with the RMS un-cover-up in 22. It cost 4800 yen, and I purchased it online, but you can buy it at most Cosme Kitchen stores. (It costs more at Cosme Kitchen though!)

The color was a near perfect match. It felt a bit oily going on, and the recommended finger application was a bit odd. I usually apply with my fingers, but the foundation is hard and only a little comes off at a time. I found it hard to blend. I might finally buy a beauty blender and see if that helps.

Coverage was good.

UPDATE: the beauty blender helped a lot! it still feels kinda oily, but not as bad as before.

Next up was the lip to cheek in "beloved." This was also 4800 yen. It is more highly pigmented than the canmake, so you need less on your cheeks. However, as a lipstick it is more like a highly pigmented gloss. If you don't care about the organic/paraben free issue, the canmake is a MUCH better deal.

UPDATE: When I used this as a lipstick it really made my face feel oily. I only use it as a blush now.

Finally, I also bought the volumizing mascara for 3800 yen. It was easy to apply and a good color. It is no match for the heroine make mascara, but again, it's a different beast. If you're looking for something organic, this is nice.

Eyelash extensions: ProCare Eyelash in Osaka

I love my Japanese mascara, but getting it all off is tough. And, I wanted to try extensions.

After a bit of research I decided to try out ProCare. I'm in LOVE. I will be doing this from now on. I got 80 lashes in American Doll design. The result looks like I have long lashes with a bit of mascara. It really makes my eyes pop.

The process wasn't bad at all, about an hour. No bad reactions to the glue.

I'll be going back!

UPDATE: The follow-up was really great. I decided I wanted 60 lashes per eye instead of 40, and went I went back they counted the remaining lashes all up, removed any damaged lashes, and made sure I left with 60 per eye.

2014 Year end awards: Buy these now!

These are the things I can whole-heartedly recommend:

Heroine make mascara

Heroine make mascara remover

Evangelist BB cream

Muji lipstick

SK-II stempower

Bifesta facial cleansing wipes

Tiare body oil

Beauty Pride's APPS+E(TPNa) shampoo and conditioner

Drybar dry shampoo

Heroine make mascara remover

I finally splurged and bought the mascara remover for the all day super waterproof mascara I ADORE. I was getting raccoon eye overnight, even after I cleansed my face and used my normal makeup remover. I have to say, this doesn't get ALL the mascara off, but it does a much better job than normal cleansers. Go ahead and buy it!

Heroine Make mascara

I love this mascara. I have puny little lashes, but this mascara makes them look long and lush. It lasts all day. Actually, I can never quite get it all off. It is magic. No wonder it is ranked as the best on cosme.net. (One will set you back about 1000 yen.)