Lydia Yapp Makeup and Beauty Artistry

I had the most amazing experience taking a personal makeup class at LoKa Makeup Studio in Da Nang, Vietnam ✨

I wanted to learn Vietnamese-style makeup, and this class completely exceeded my expectations. From skin prep to perfecting a soft, glowing finish, every step was explained in such a clear and detailed way. I picked up so many new techniques, product recommendations, and little tips that make a huge difference.

What really stood out was how patient, kind, and detail-oriented the artist was—she made the whole experience feel so comfortable and personalized. It didn’t feel rushed at all, and I left feeling so much more confident doing my own makeup.

If you’re ever in Da Nang and want to level up your makeup skills, I highly recommend booking a class here 💄✨ thank you, Ngo Thuy Tram✨

Korean dermatologist-tested skincare you would only hear about in Korea - now available in Canada ✨🇰🇷🇨🇦

If your skin has been feeling dull, dry, or tired, these products have been amazing for bringing back hydration and that healthy glow. I was introduced to them by one of my lash clients (a 46-year-old Korean skincare influencer with literal baby-smooth skin 😍), and I’ve been seriously impressed.

🫧 Lassie’el Powder Cleanser – A super gentle but effective cleanser. I love the powder formula because it feels fresh every time you use it and never strips my skin. Perfect for travel too 🧳

🌾 Lassie’el Powder Oat Enzyme Exfoliant – Great for rough or textured skin. It exfoliates without irritation or redness and leaves my skin feeling really clean and smooth. You can even use it as a body scrub.

💧 Derma-Spa Vamelda Serum – Incredible for hydration and glow. My skin drinks this up and looks smoother right away. This line is used in ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Korean hotel spas, and I can see why.

🌙 Derma-Spa Vamelda Night Cream – Rich but not heavy. The water-soluble collagen formula makes my skin feel plump and moisturized by morning, especially in dry weather. Paired with the Vamelda serum, it gives that luxurious, non-greasy glass-skin glow.

⚡ CU Skin Energizing Cream – A barrier cream that’s amazing for very dry or eczema-prone skin. It gives that healthy, glossy finish my clients love. The texture is thicker, but because it’s water-soluble you can sheer it out with a hydration spray for the perfect glow.

You can take the skincare quiz to see which Korean products fit your skin type best at
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**please note, the powder cleansers are not lash extension friendly

✨ K/C-Beauty - is it worth your money? ✨

💧 Anua Niacinamide Serum – supposedly helps brighten dull skin, smooth texture, and refine pores. Little results - not worth the money.

💦 Torriden Dive-In Serum – packed with multiple types of hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin without feeling heavy or sticky. Best for oily skin types who like a matte finish, best for the summer. I’d repurchase this.

🌸 Flower Lure Face Cream – seals everything in with soft, nourishing moisture. It leaves the skin feeling supple, calm, and glowing. This reminds me of my Bobbi Brown Enriched Vitamin cream - super similar color, smell, and texture. Best for dry skin, it’s thick but not too thick. I’d repurchase this.

Have you tried these? Thoughts?

✨✨ Korean Powder Cleanser Giveaway ✨🇨🇦

Want to try a Korean powder cleanser? This water-activated powder transforms into a soft foam that gently cleanses and leaves your skin feeling smooth, fresh, and balanced — a K-beauty favorite for achieving that healthy glow.

We’re giving away 2 bottles to 2 lucky winners! 🤍

How to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow and
3️⃣ Tag a friend below (each tag = 1 entry!)

✨ Bonus: Share this post to your story and tag us for an extra entry.

🇨🇦 Open to Canada residents only
Two winners will each receive 1 Korean powder cleanser.

Giveaway closes Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:59pm MST and winners will be announced in stories. Good luck!

Side note: these will take off your lash extensions within days… so not lash extensions friendly. Also might not be great for people who are on skin thinning skin care like retinoids.

✨✨ CANADA GIVEAWAY! 🇨🇦

We’re gifting one lucky winner a Korean powdered cleanser (Lassie El) — a gentle, customizable cleanser that activates with water for soft, refreshed skin. 🤍

How to enter:
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• Like this post
• Comment below: What do you look for most in skincare? (hydration, glow, acne care, sensitivity, etc.)

Giveaway details:
• Open to Canadian residents only (18+)
• No purchase necessary
• Giveaway closes Friday, February 20th at 11:59 PM MST
• Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via DM
• This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram

Good luck! ✨

Bury me with these 🪦✨
If I had to narrow it down to the products I’d repurchase forever with my adult money, it’s these. Barrier-repairing, glow-boosting, texture-smoothing staples that actually deliver. No fluff, just results — season after season.

🤎 Advanced Night Repair (brown bottle)
Immediate next-day skin glow. Repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, and helps fade marks. Year-round essential.

💙 Resurfacing Retinol (blue)
My winter night-time retinol. Helps smooth uneven texture, fade post-acne marks, and refine pores — gentle but effective.

✨ Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream
Light gel-to-water moisturizer that targets hyperpigmentation and dullness while soothing and hydrating. Perfect day or night, even for sensitive skin.

💦 Moisture Surge 100H
Addictive, lightweight gel-cream that keeps skin hydrated all day (and night) without feeling heavy. A forever fave.

💚 Cleansing Oil (green bottle)
Melts waterproof makeup (yes, even lash glue) in one wash and leaves skin hydrated. Massage onto dry skin, rinse, done.

🌸 Bioderma Micellar Water (pink cap)
If you think your makeup is gone… it’s not. This gets what’s left behind and leaves skin ultra clean.

☀️ Dramatically Different Gel
My summer go-to for combo/oily skin. Lightweight, non-greasy, and supports the skin barrier. I always come back to this one.

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You can shine for $11.99!
Canmake Tokyo Highlighter in 02 - in pretty translucent pink highlighter. It also comes in a white, champagne, and ethereal blue color - they were all beautiful, it was hard to choose!
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I picked this up from which is a subsidiary of .canada (also carries Canmake). If you’re in , I’ve seen them at and .
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I was influenced by the influencer
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✨ Canmake Tokyo Munyutto Highlighter – Shade 02 ✨ I was influenced by

This soft pink shade gives the prettiest, glossy glow — and it’s only $11.99 💖

I picked this up at the opening at WEM, and you can also find it at .canada 👀

If you spot it in-store, definitely swatch it! There are three other shades too: white, champagne, and a blue one that was seriously ethereal 🤩✨I want to go back for it!

Affordable, dreamy, and very J-beauty coded 💫

I put the pricing in here from the receipt because some of the products didn’t have price tags on the shelf yet. They opened their doors at 1pm today, and I was shopping at 1:15pm 😅✨