Thermus All Day Vitalizing Line

The main ingredient of this line is the extract from the oldest living microorganism on Earth. The Thermus Themophillus is a Gram-negative bacterium that was first isolated in 1971, Japan. They are anaerobes – they can live in very hot environments, hence they are found mostly in geothermic environments such as hot springs and undersea volcanic thermal vents. It can withstand heat and chemicals.





Boasting all these characteristics, Thermus promises to improve damaged skin due to environmental factors such as heat and pollution.

Thermus product ingredients are all non-toxic (Green level)





Puregen Thermus All Day Vitalizing Toner


Notable Ingredients:

Thermus Thermophillus

Niacinamide

Caviar Extract

Algae Extract

Propolis Extract






This toner is heavenly! Aside from its beautiful sleek glass pump bottle, the toner itself feels very luxurious on the skin. It has a mild floral –citrusy scent (fragrance based) and has a slightly viscous texture. I like to use it by patting the toner on my skin instead of using cotton because I feel like it wastes the product. As long as I know that my skin is spotless and clean, I just apply this toner as it is.

Absorption is excellent. It also leaves a thin amount of moisture on my skin. I also noticed that my skin absorbs moisturizers better after applying this toner.





Puregen Thermus All Day Vitalizing Eye Cream

Notable Ingredients:

Thermus Thermophillus

Niacinamide

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Shea Butter

I already have fine lines around my eyes that look even deeper when I squint or smile. What I like about this eye cream is that once it sinks in to the skin, the lines look a bit less prominent. I know that this is just a temporary result but I am pretty sure that a more consistent use will make it look even better. I also like how it brightens the skin around my eye area, making it look less tired and dull. I use this eye cream after I apply the Thermus All Day Vitalizing Toner.





Puregen Thermus All Day Vitalizing Essence

Notable Ingredients:

Thermus Thermophillus

Niacinamide

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Propolis Extract

A lot of people forego using essence in their everyday skincare routine. Essences penetrates deep in to the layers of the skin, balancing it after cleansing and toning (which we know tends to strip skin from essential oils and moisture) while giving it a boost of hydration, To top it, essence also primes the skin for superb absorption of creams or moisturizers.




Having a thin lotion like texture, the Thermus Essence is absorbed by the skin in a matter of seconds! It gives the skin a silly and non-greasy finish. What I like about this is its lightweight formula making it the perfect layering product.

Although this essence contains fragrance, it is less noticeable compared to the Thermus toner.





Puregen Thermus All Day Vitalizing Cream

Notable Ingredients:

Thermus Thermophillus

Niacinamide

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Shea Butter

Galactomyces

This really is beautiful lightweight moisturizer. The Galactomyces effectively moisturizes the skin while the niacinamide brightens the complexion of the skin making it look fresher and bouncier to the touch.

This moisturizer has a thinner consistency compared to other facial creams that tends to be dense and thick. It has mild rose scent that lingers a bit after application. Since this is very lightweight, it does not leave the skin feeling heavy and oily. Even after the following day, my skin feel moisturized without the trace of oiliness on my nose, forehead and chin.





Additional Thoughts: 

It has been a few weeks since I started using all four Thermus products and I have noticed that my skin really improved a lot. Having tried a lot (and I mean A LOT) of skincare products, this line from Thermus is something that will not end up in the back burner for me. I really like it and for sure it will be part of my regular skincare routine. Being skincare guinea pig, I subject my skin to different formulas - most of the products I use, I end up not using at all even if it is good. I only have a handfull of brands that I love and trust - and right now, Thermus is part of it.


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by on September 20, 2019
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Thank You Farmer Back to Iceland

The star ingredient in this line is the Iceland Moss Extract. It is used as a demulcent due to is moisturizing effect and protection that it provides to the skin. It is also an effective anti-aging ingredient in skincare.




Thank You Farmer Back to Iceland Cleansing Water

The primary ingredient of this Cleansing Water is of course, water. It is a cleanser that removes all the dirt, grime and make-up on the skin without the need for lathering and rinsing. It’s like a wipe and go! It contains Iceland Moss extracts which soothes the skin as well as improve its elasticity and firmness. It also contains Witch Hazel Extract, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Lemon Grass Extract, Wintergreen Extract and Strawberry Seed Extract.

I am a big fan of double cleansing and a quick route cleansing such as this is a bit awkward for me – but I do see the value of it especially during times when I am in hurry or too lazy to do my 2-step cleansing then this one is the way to go. It effectively removes make-up and it really cleanses the skin. Just to make sure that all residues are removed, I always make a final sweep using a fresh cotton (plus the cleansing water, of course).
This cleanser doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight.




Thank You Farmer Back To Iceland Cleansing Foam

This facial wash contains Niacinamide which controls oil and minimizes the pores. It also has Aloe Vera, for soothing and cooling as well as Burdock Root which restores and gives life to dull looking skin. The main star ingredient is of course the Iceland Moss Extract which is known to soothe skin and reduce inflammation. It is ideal for oily, acne-prone, combination and normal skin. It also addresses oiliness, skin dryness and large pores.

Normally, I would go for a cleanser that doesn’t foam much because it dries my skin. As stated on its name tag, this cleanser really does have foaming action and yes, it did dry my skin. I have combination skin that leans towards dry and most of the time, cleansers such as this strips the moisture off my skin. However, that doesn’t mean that this cleanser is a no-go. Cleansing wise, it does its job. It smells amazing too! Perhaps this cleanser is best for oily skin or acne prone skin.


Thank You Farmer Back to Iceland Peeling Cream

I am so fascinated with peeling creams and gels. It immediately removes dead skin cells with the pleasure of witnessing it happen right before my eyes. The way peeling creams work is that the ingredients interact with the oil on the skin. For the Iceland Peeling Cream , this ingredient is cellulose. Once the cellulose interacts with the oil, it clumps and serves as little grains which exfoliates and buffs the skin. Visually, it seems like the clumps are the dead skin – but no it is not, however, surely it is covered with all the dead and dry skin it removes.

Notable ingredients for this peeling cream are: Iceland Moss Extract, BHA (Salicylic Acid), Oligo HA, Witch Hazel Extract, Lemon Grass Extract and Strawberry Extract.

What makes this peeling cream special is the Iceland Moss Extract which softens the dead skin cells. This makes it easier for the clumped up cellulose to peel and remove the dead skin.

This peeling cream works and I enjoy using it because of that visual satisfaction while using it. Also, after rinsing off the product, my skin feels softer and smoother. It also looks brighter and livelier.

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BeautChat Backstage 2019




All things kbeauty, fashion, food and friendship took place last August 3rd at the Skyline Penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles. Beautchat hosted its annual meet-up and this time, it was bigger, better and more exciting! 

Beautchat is an online community where you can learn anything and everything about beauty, lifestyle, travel and food. It features real and honest to goodness product reviews as well as tips and tricks that will get you by your daily skincare and beauty routines. It also features places to visit and even shopping guides! It really is a one stop shop for resource and information.  

Visit BeautChat Here


BeautChat Backstage treated us with make-up and hair demos, fashion show, lunch and most of all an amazing swag bag full of goodies from this year’s sponsors!



Hair and Make Up Demo

Sponsor's Display: 














                                                            Fashion Show by Liphop










List of Sponsors: 



Aside from the crazy big swag, my most memorable part of this event was the reunion of friends that I met last year. I also finally met some of the Influencers that I have been corresponding on Instagram for years! It's really nice to formally meet them and call them by name and not by their handles. It made this whole K-Beauty community more personable - it really is a community and not just something that exist in social media and internet. 


Hoping that I can once again join these lovely group of ladies next year! Cheers to BeautChat!
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Dr. Jart + Wrinkles Solution Mask

For intensive wrinkle care, this Intra Cellulose Gel Mask has  thermosensitive gel which is activated by body heat. In turn, all the active ingredients are effectively imparted into the skin.

 The main stars of this mask are Collagen, Elastin and Adenosine. It also contains Bio-peptides which work to improve the structure of the skin making it look healthier and more elastic. It also contains Allantoin which promotes growth of new skin cells.




The mask comes in three parts, the top mask, lower mask and the foil sheet that separates the 2 masks. The actual mask is thin and adheres well on the skin. The essence is clear and a little runny. There is no fragrance listed in the ingredients and I did not detect any scent at all. I kept the mask on for 40 minutes until it was almost opaque dry. It did not permanently remove wrinkles (too bad) but it did smoothen the look of it, specially the fine lines. It also appears to be plumper and more hydrated. A more consistent use of this mask will definitely result to a much better (and hopefully permanent) result.


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The beauty world is already inundated with all kinds of masks – masks for hydrating, anti-aging, brightening – there is always a mask for any skincare concern. Now, what about skincare concerns that stems out from what we do on a daily basis? Something that can remedy a haggard looking face after a fun night in the town?

Next Morning is a new sheet mask brand that answers skincare dilemmas brought about by ones current lifestyle. Right now, they have 2 kinds of mask in the market – the Hangover Mask and the Low Carb Diet Sheet Mask.



The Hangover Sheet Mask

Having a drink, especially in the weekends, is something that is normal to most adults. I mean what fun way can we put a dot on our either stressful or sometime even monotonous work week right? Now, all that buzz you get from the drink comes with a hefty price and you won’t know it until you wake up the following morning, half dead and looking like a dried up zombie with a bad headache. Unfortunately, you have to go about your day – maybe take your kids to soccer practice or maybe meet up with your in-laws. You need to look alive. So what do you do? Shower, drink tea and pile on the concealer under your eyes? Nope. That won’t help because you just drank a pool worth of alcohol and your skin is paying for it. You look swollen and at the same time dehydrated. Your wrinkles look a bit more prominent and worse – you have a tiny zit on your chin. Whew! Sound familiar right?]


Alcohol dehydrates the body. It affects our whole body and most specially our skin. Consuming alcohol dries the skin and deprives it from vital vitamins and nutrients. Drinking a lot of water remedies the thirst and improving bodily function but it will not immediately rehydrate the skin. A little but more assistance is needed to spring up the dried-up skin cells.

Next-Morning’s  Hangover Sheet Mask is mask for, as it’s called, skin hangover remedy. It contains these key ingredients: Aloe Vera juice, Ginseng extract, Pentavitin, Rosewater, Vitamin B3 and B5.


I am familiar with most of the ingredients because it is common to most skincare products in the market. Aloe Vera is trusted anti-irritant and moisturizer. Ginseng is jam packed with vitamins and minerals and is known for its de-puffing abilities. Rosewater has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness and calm irritated skin, Vitamins B3 works to improve the appearance of wrinkles while Vitamin B5 nourishes and hydrates the epidermis.

Now, what I am not familiar in its roster of ingredients is Pentavitin and I think this brings the success to the entire formula of the mask. Saccharide Isometrate, commonly known as its trademark name, Pentavitin, is a water-binding agent and emollient. It is plant derived and it is 100% safe on the skin.  It sinks in deep into the layers of the skin keeping it moisturized up to 72 hours. Best thing about it is unlike Hyaluronic Acid, Pentavitin cannot be washed away – therefore all those moisturizing components will stay put for sure!



In terms of the packaging, Next Morning masks are packed in a sleek box that houses a test tube like container with a resealable lid. The mask is inside the tube and each pack comes with a nifty plastic tweezers.
I had a bit of a struggle pulling the mask out of the tube even if I used the tweezers – in the end, I just used my long pinky finger nail to pop the mask out.  The sheet mask is thin and fits quite well on my face. I did not notice any scent at all, which I expected since it does not contain any fragrance. I kept the mask on for 20 minutes. It did not leave any sticky or greasy feeling on my skin. It also immediately made my skin look fresher and healthier. I also applied make up after masking and I am glad that it works well under foundation. I have to say that the whole day, I look a lot better – my skin did not fail me.


There was also a lot of serum left in the bottle. With the unique packaging, I can save the excess serum for another day’s use. I honestly think that the formula is not just for hang-over skin relief. If you need an extra hydrating “umph” then this mask could be the answer to it.

Next Morning masks does not contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates or synthetic fragrances. The sheet mask is also 100% biodegradable.

Next Morning is offering a buy 2 get 2 of the same kind of mask to my followers. 
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Centella Multi Toner

This multi toner is quite similar to the Centella Multi Cleansing Water having Centella Asiatica, Tea Tree Oil and Salicylic Acid as its main ingredient. What makes it extra special is the addition of these known additions: Sodium Hyaluronate, Green Tea extract, Allantoin and Arginine.



Sodium Hyaluronate is known for its skin plumping effect through hydration. Allantoin is a non-irritating moisturizing ingredient. Arginine  protects the skin from photoaging  while the Green Tea extracts help diminish signs of aging.

The texture of this toner is bit thick almost similar to a light serum. Tea Tree with a touch of Lavender is the distinguishable scent of this toner. It is very noticeable but it thank goodness that it doesn’t linger long since I am not really big fan of tea tree scent.


Once applied, it initially leaves a thin oil like film on the surface of the skin but it dries to a complete smooth non-oily finish. Immediate impression includes hydration and skin plumping action. It also has brightening effects on the skin.
The formula is very soothing on the skin. It is very light and non-irritating.

PureForet Centella Asiatica Skincare Line is Availble at Joahye
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Pure Foret  Centella Multi Cleansing Water 

This alcohol free cleansing water easily removes all the make-up, dirt and  grime on the skin without the unnecessary tugging and stinging commonly left with other make up remover. It is just that – water. There is no oily or unpleasant greasy feeling. What I like the most about this cleanser is how easily it removes my eye make-up (and that includes mascara). I am so used to using balms and oils and sometimes these products seeps into my eyes giving me this hazy weird vision. I never had this kind of experience with PureForet Centella Cleansing Water.  



Scent wise, the most detectable scent in this formula is the Tea Tree oil although it is very mild and not overwhelmingly potent. It does not leave my skin feeling dry and tight after using it.
Notable Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Willow bark extract, Salicylic acid, Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, Chamomile flower oil, Patchouli oil



This cleansing water works well with sensitive and acne prone skin. The Salicylic acid dissolves skin debris that clogging the pores while the Tea Tree Oil serves as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral agent in the formula.

PUREFORET Centella Asiatica Skincare Line is Availble at Joahye
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