AMW Cooks: Samosa-Shaped Beef

Beef Samosa consists of Beef and Potatoes.  I actually had a couple of potatoes in my kitchen but I've decided to give potatoes a skip because we just had potato balls the night before.  And I call this recipe Samosa-shaped Beef instead of Beef Samosa because this is literally the simple recipe version that looks difficult to make!

My kitchen is consist of ingredients that you can find in most household!  I don't have cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and ground cardamon (which Beef Samosa has), so I'd go for a simple beef "lumpia" recipe shaped in triangles ! I bet it will look good especially for kids!

Ingredients:

• Ground Beef
• Carrots
• Chopped onions
• Kikoman soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn starch 
• Egg 
• Springroll wrap or in my case, I tried Vietnamese wrap (bought from SM supermarket)

Steps:

This Week's New Discovery: Tony Moly and Bohk Toh

You know how some products stay in the "to review" stash for quite some time before I get the chance to try it?  When I finally did, I'll go: "Why didn't I try it sooner?"

It happened to me this week!

Tony Moly Pure Eco Aloe Gel 92%

Php379.00 (approx $8.60)

Truth be told, I originally thought this product was meant for hair!  Come on, don't give me that look!  ALOE and packaged in a huge TUB?  That screams HAIR TREATMENT!

So the blogger in me went online and researched on how to use, because I can't seem to read the instructions at the back because of the clear packaging and small print.  After realizing this is a body lotion meant to be used to hydrate your skin especially on hot and humid weather, I went for it!

It was night time before I went to sleep, I took a quick shower and applied this product all over my arms, legs and feet!  The first feel was a bit too much and gooey!  Then once I went out of the shower, I felt refreshed, and the sticky feel was completely gone!  I was left with literally soft, smooth skin!  

Overall, I'm done with just 1/4 of the tub so I may have to go on using this and will report back and update this post if there's any changes.  But so far, no allergic reactions and even the driest part of my feet felt amazing the next day!  Oh, will share about my foot gadget discovery SOON!  I promise you, it is AMAZE-balls!

Then a couple of weeks ago, the owner of Nippon Esthetic Solutions who is also a good friend sent me a KIT that made me smile!  I'm so happy she always remembers how important hygiene is for me and how she constantly shower me with gift of "OC-ness"!

#CozyNailTurns5 VIP Event with AMW!

I've communicated with Michelle Taruc of Keeping It Together (KIT) years ago when she wanted me to try her products. 

Okay, I searched my own blog on my first KIT post and it was year 2012 April so yes, we have been communicating on and off via text and FB messages for the past 3 years.  I've seen her a couple of times when she passes by my Benefit Workshops but we never really had the chance to sit down and talk.  Let alone for me to tell her how much I appreciate her products.

The day finally arrived when both agreed on the "date".  That felt like "Date of A Lifetime"!  hahaha  

80% of our conversation revolves around our personal lives and the 20% was about the partnership we will be doing.  That's how comfortable we are with each other!

Mich wanted me to do a workshop for her 5th Anniversary Party for her VIP clients at Cozy Nails, she is also a part-owner of Cozy Nails by the way and it was a partnership I wouldn't miss!  Even if it means I have to drive ALL THE WAY to Libis (my most unexplored Metro Manila area).  I immediately said yes and we thought of bringing in brands that I worked closely with in the past!  It was an easy decision to go for Benefit Cosmetics and Girl Stuff.

Why I'm Starting To Religiously Wear Primers

.....and they are from Make Up For Ever STEP 1 line.

You guys know how I can get away without any face primers because of my skin condition (Combination - Normal/Dry).  I only test face primers for the blog and of course, to make sure it is good and safe enough to use for my clients. 

But recently, I am enjoying the extra step because I've found a face primer that is meant for my skin type.  The primers are called Skin Equalizer Step 1 and they are from Make Up For Ever.

I've written about the MUFE Skin Equalizer Event last year, if you got as confused as I was with the wide range of "Skin Equalizers" available, well, it will help to know your current skin condition ---

• Is it oily, dry or normal?
• What are your skin issues? (Oily skin?  Zit? Large Pores? Sallow skin, etc..)
• As much as we would like to say ALL, I'm sure there's always the BIGGEST skin issues you have, as for me, it is dryness and sallowness.

Then that's the time you can pick the best Skin Equalizer for you.  I went for Hydrating Primer and Radiant Primer.  I need both!  If I can only go for one, it will be Hydrating! 

Why can't I just depend on my usual moisturizers or day creams to use as base prior to make up application?  Well, I tried, and they seem to be absorbed so quickly by my skin that none of the "hydration" was left on the exterior thus make up application could still be a bit difficult especially on those dry areas/patches.  

As for the Radiant Primer, one of my favorite is still the Benefit That Gal Primer, but, it doesn't hurt to give other brands a try and I will share to you my thoughts if they deliver!

Radiant Primer Pink adds radiance to light to medium skin.

Hydrating Primer is used for normal skin as it restores balance. 

AMW Reviews: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Happy Humpy Day everyone!
Today, I will be reviewing another "lightweight" sunblock brand!  I know I've told my readers so many times how important it is to wear sunblock, but who really wears them on a daily basis?  Even as a Beauty Blogger, I do skip sunblock application every now and then especially when the temperature rises.  

So just like you, I am on a hunt for lightweight, or shall I say, SUPER DUPER Lightweight sunblock that I can use on a daily basis.  A product that makes me feel good during and after application.  So is Biore the one?

 When I posted this on Instagram, there were a couple of loyal users who gave me positive reviews about this!  So I got really excited to give this a test as soon as I'm done testing with the previous lightweight sunblock I've tried.