Category Archives: beauty

Facial Sheet Mask Review: Papa Recipe Bombee Ginseng Red Honey Oil Mask

Posted on November 15, 2019 by stenoodie

Wow, I did not like this sheet mask at all from Papa Recipe.  This is the Bombee Ginseng Red Honey Oil Mask Pack. All was well as usual as I opened the packaging.  There is a cute depiction of a … Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables

Posted on November 13, 2019 by stenoodie

This sheet mask is from Papa Recipe, a Korean brand interestingly with its office in Scarborough, Ontario.  It’s called “Bomboo Fruitables ‘Yellow Squeeze Brightening Mask’”.  Having “bright”, clear, unblemished faces is always the goal in Asian beauty trends (they idolise … Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: Annabella Haematococcus Pluvialis Facial Repair Mask

Posted on November 12, 2019 by stenoodie

Shockingly, this brand of facial sheet mask called Annabella from Thailand works amazingly and is so hydrating!! :O I was at Watsons and wanted to buy some facial masks to try (sheet masks galore in Asia).  This bright pink and … Continue reading →

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Dying my Hair for the First Time

Posted on November 5, 2019 by stenoodie

It’s time for a change!  I’ve kept my hairstyle pretty much the same for the past ten years. I grow it out, leave it long,

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Aqua Peel Facial at 2 mm Expertise Beauty

Posted on January 8, 2019 by stenoodie

January 7, 2018: The last time I got a facial in Hong Kong was probably 5 years ago. 🤔  This time, with lots of unsightly breakouts, I decided to see what was in the area and try a place to … Continue reading →

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Nail One Spa in Markham

Posted on December 15, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec. 14, 2018:  On the recommendation of my friend, I went to check out Nail One Spa for a manicure since I needed one ASAP.  I would have gone to the one I usually go to, but upon looking at … Continue reading →

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Nail Art at Lulu Studio

Posted on October 17, 2018 by stenoodie

August 31, 2018:  I haven’t gotten my nails done professionally in a long, long time.  The last time must have been a pedicure back when I convocated from university!  As I was leaving for a vacation and feeling up for … Continue reading →

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Lashes By Sarah — Lash Lifts and Eyelash Extensions [Retired]

Posted on October 17, 2018 by stenoodie

August 28, 2018:  All along, even before I tried lash extensions for the first time this summer, I had wanted to try lash lifts.  I wanted to try this unique lash technique which lifted your eyelashes with minimal effort to … Continue reading →

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Markham Eyelash Extensions — Cateye Lash Studio

Posted on August 9, 2018 by stenoodie

July 17, 2018:  I got eyelash extensions for the first time!   Thanks to Stephanie of Cateye Lash Studio who reached out to me, I was able to try this beauty treatment for the first time. I’ve always been into beautiful … Continue reading →

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Review: Jenny’s Beauty Spa

Posted on March 6, 2016 by stenoodie

I’ve been a loyal customer of Jenny’s Beauty Spa for over four years now.  The first time I actually went to this place for facials was over 10 years ago when I was still a preteen or teenager.  A friend … Continue reading →

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