Meet Marie
I was born and raised in Japan. Even though Japan is a beautiful country, I never really felt like I fit in. People often talk about others’ appearance, and I grew up feeling uncomfortable in my own skin.
At 18, I moved to Vancouver to study. Everything was different—language, culture, lifestyle—and I felt lost for a long time. After moving out of my host family’s home, I had to take care of everything on my own. My lifestyle wasn’t healthy, my diet was unbalanced, and the stress from school started to show on my skin.
Growing up, I had sensitive, eczema-prone skin. My mom would always make sure I used body cream and sunscreen every day—even when I didn’t want to. At the time I didn’t fully understand, but now I realize how much that early care shaped my view of skincare.
One of my favorite memories is giving my mom massages when she came home tired from work. She worked so hard to raise me, and I genuinely loved taking care of her in that small way. Looking back, I think those moments helped plant the seed for why I do what I do now.
After graduating college, I couldn’t afford university. My father had passed away from cancer, and my family was going through financial struggles. I worked whatever jobs I could find. Eventually, I got a job as a receptionist at a spa. That job opened the door to a whole new world—skincare, treatments, and how to care for clients. I learned so much and realized I truly enjoyed it.
At the time, I was dealing with painful acne and felt very self-conscious. I couldn’t afford regular facials, but I saved up and invested in clinical skincare. The first routine I was given was too harsh and made things worse—but I kept trying. Eventually, I found products that were gentler but still effective, and slowly my skin began to heal. That journey made me want to understand skin more deeply and help others going through the same struggles.
Skincare isn’t just my profession—it’s something I’ve lived through. It’s personal.
The space I’ve created isn’t about perfection—it’s about support, healing, and finding what works for you. I believe real skin care is a blend of science, care, and a little bit of magic—and I’m here to walk this path with you.
Curated Facial Bar's 4C Promises
Customized Care
Every treatment is thoughtfully tailored to your unique skin type, concerns, and goals. We use pharmaceutical-grade skincare and advanced techniques to deliver personalized, high-performance results—because no two complexions are the same.
Commitment to Excellence
We’re dedicated to providing the highest level of care, with a strong focus on consistent results and ongoing education. Our expertise evolves with the industry to ensure you always receive the most effective, science-backed treatments available.
Confidence Building
We believe skincare is more than just surface-level—it’s about helping you feel good in your skin. Whether it’s calming acne, lifting lashes, or restoring your glow, our treatments are designed to support your confidence from the inside out.
Comfort and Wellbeing
Your comfort matters. Every visit is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with yourself. From our cozy treatment bed to the calming rituals woven into each session, we’ve created a safe, nurturing space for both transformation and relaxation.
To ensure you are in good hands...
We use high quality machines, serums, peels, treatments, skincare products that suit variety of skin types, skin colours, and preferences. We hand pick the products we carry, so if the products ingredients or philosophy is against to what we believe, we do not carry the products even if they are from the brand we carry.
Most of our products are made in Korea & Canada.
Certifications
Marie is fully certified and insured with the treatments she is providing. Currently BC's esthetic industry is not regulated, so you need to be careful choosing the right technician. You want to choose someone who is 1. properly trained & certified, 2. using professional grade products, 3. willing to invest into business to upgrade service quality constantly. Also, please make sure that the studio has strict disinfection & sterilization protocols in place.
