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NYX LIQUID SUEDE LIP CREME SWATCH AND REVIEW; LIFE IS BEACH (LSCL 02)

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THE GREAT KEBAB FESTIVAL, SEPIA AT RENAISSANCE

THE GREAT KEBAB FESTIVAL, SEPIA AT RENAISSANCE

Lucknow a heaven for gluttons is best known for its food innovations all over the world. Ruled by Nawabs who were the great patrons of art and culture, food became an essential part of their lifestyle and their main inspiration was always by the seasons and celebrations. This city has its own aroma and identity when it comes to food. The city is famous for its lip-smacking range of kebabs and biryani all over the world and people from all over come to visit this city to explore the bylanes serving a variety delicacies.

Keeping in mind the taste and food preferences of Lucknowites, Renaissance Lucknow is celebrating the Great Kebab Festival from 14th July to 14th August at SEPIA under their Executive SOUS Chef Balvinder Pal Singh Lubana. They have included all kind of kebab variety from veg to non-veg and some special different but equally sumptuous cuisine for the gourmet which you can not miss.

Being a non-vegetarian and a hard core kebab fan I am always impressed by the efforts these people take to meet the expectation of all kind of taste buds. From the aromatic and flavorsome galauti kebabs to the spicy korma you will find all the Awadhi cuisine under one roof.
Here is the list of all the mouth watering appetizers which you will get to indulge in during the festival.

Non-Veg Starter

Gosht Ki Galawat

Bhatti Ka Murgh

Lahori Murgh Tikka

Mahi Taj

Dum Ki Chaap

Gosht Burra Kebeb

Murgh Seekhampuri

Veg Starter

Mushroom ki Gilawat

Jimikand our Kache Kele ki Gilawat

Hing Mutter ki Khasta tikki

Subz Seekhampuri

Sepia Panner Tikka

Tulsi Paneer Tikka

Rajma ki Shami

Lobiya ki Tikki

Mains

Nihari Gosht

Dum ka Gosht

Lagan Ka Murgh

Dum ka Murgh

Paneer Lahori

Muglai Paneer Korma

Gosht Yakhani Biryani

Subz Dum Biryani

Signature breads

Warqui Parantha

Ulta Tawa Parantha

Khasta Khamiri

Sheermal

Bakharkhani

Dessert Selection

Baked Yogurt

Gulkand Cheese Cake

Gulab ki Thandi Kheer

Makhana Mawa Kheer

Mango Phirni

PRICE : Veg - Rs795* taxes*

Non-veg - Rs 895* taxes*

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REVIEW: TBC BY NATURE SUNBLOCK EVERYDAY MATTIFYING CREAM

Hey! Hope you all are doing well.So I am back with a review post this time.

Everyone knows how important it is to wear a sunblock cream every day. But, have you ever walked out of your home even in the scorching sun without wearing a sunblock cream just because it makes you uncomfortable and makes you look pathetic. I have done this so many times and that too during summers.If you have ever felt the same pain when you wear a sunblock cream then don't skip reading this.

About a month ago I received a TBC by Nature sunblock everyday mattifying cream and I have to give it a try because I am always looking for a good screen that could at least stay and is not gone with the sweat.Just think about it if a product is not able to stay on your skin then how will it ever benefit you or protect you in any way.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

This summer, gain a nourished, hydrated and even skin tone. This ultra sheer matte finish cream with a built-in broad-spectrum high UVA/UVB sunscreen provides skin with ultimate protection and prevention. Next generation technology combines a physical sunscreen ingredient uncoated zinc oxide with effective antioxidants to prevent free-radical damage and to protect against environmental exposures. It contains a combination of Organic Carrot Seed Oil & Grape Juice to delay the aging effects of the sun on skin cells. It replenishes your skin with the goodness of Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Di Sodium ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid, Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Juice. This product is paraben free, fragrance-free and not tested on animals.

PACKAGING

It comes in a tube packaging with a flip cover and the product squeezes out easily.The flip cap is tight which prevents the product from leaking.

INGREDIENTS

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE TBC's BY NATURE SUNBLOCK EVERYDAY MATTIFYING CREAM

It is a white in color and doesn't have a very flowy consistency. It has a very pleasant smell of flowers and gets easily absorbed into the skin without creating any white cast on the face but you need to massage it well into the skin.It claims to be a mattifying sunblock cream but gives a semi-matte finish to the skin.I actually don't feel the need of wearing a moisturizer with this sunblock cream because it is enriched with organic carrot oil and grape juice which gives the skin much-required moisturization along with the sun protection.I wear it even beneath my makeup and it does not affect my makeup in any way, unlike the others that I have used earlier.

This sunblock cream has also helped me in preventing tan which is great because for the most part of the day I am outside.It has SPF 30+ UVB protection which means that it filters about 97% of the UVB rays (when you are outside) and PA+++ protection which means that it provides you with the highest level of protection from the UVA rays (when you are inside). This is why it is recommended that you should wear your sunscreen throughout the year, every day and every time.

Apart from the fact that it's made up of natural ingredients and its paraben free the best part is that it is sweat proof and does not give a greasy or oily look.I have tried this product for about a month so that I can give you all my honest review on it. It also gave me sufficiently and much-needed sun protection in comparison to other sunscreens that I have used till date.

I have a combination skin with an oily T-zone and rest of the face is dry but during summers, my whole face tends to become oily.The sunscreens that I have used earlier especially the ones by Lakme have highly disappointed me. After few minutes of application, the sunscreen used to make my face sweat hard and feel super greasy and sticky.The sunscreen used to come out along with the sweat and it never stayed for more than 30 minutes on my skin and I used to get super uncomfortable.I have even tried the gel-based sunscreens but after some time they also made my skin feel super sticky and the spray ones were also not that effective.

I won't say that the sunblock everyday mattifying cream by TBC Nature is completely sweat proof and it has completely resolved my issues but I had a better experience with this one and I am going to stick to it until I find better sunblock cream than this.It also claims of even skin tone but it didn't make any such difference after regular also.My skin tends to become oily and quite sticky but after few hours of application and not instantly within few minutes of application. So make sure you reapply the sunscreen on a cleansed face.

From the texture of the cream, I can make out that it is suitable for all skin type. People with a combination and oily skin need to be careful with the amount (don't use too much of it).

DIRECTION TO USE:

It is easy to apply on the skin just apply generously to the skin 20 minutes prior to sun exposure. Do not apply to broken, damaged or diseased skin.

TIP: Reapply your sunscreen every 3 hr.

Price: Rs. 349 for 120g

Availability: All leading departmental stores across India.

PROS:

No white cast
Sweat proof (not completely)
Light on skin and moisturizing
Semi-matte finish
Stays for about 2-3 hrs
Free of paraben, silicon, LIP
Not tested on animals
Eco-certified
No breakouts
Suitable for all skin type
Protection from UVA and UVB
Prevents tanning

CONS:

Does not even out the skin tone
Skin looks dull and oily after few hours of application

Rating: 4.5/5

Would I recommend?

I would suggest trying the TBC by Nature everyday sunblock mattifying cream at least once so that you know how it works for you because everyone has a different skin and issues.But if you are looking for a sweat proof sunblock cream which stays for a longer time then you should definitely give it a try.

Stay tuned until next.

Read about my skin care routine with Roots and Herbs

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RANGEELO RAJASTHAN at SEPIA , RENAISSANCE

Rajasthan - The desert land of India is rich in cultural heritage and is famous for its cuisine. The food habit of the natives is very different from the other Indian cuisine due to the extreme climatic conditions and scarcity of water. A large part of the state prefer vegetarian but is also influenced by Rajput delicacies like the fiery meat curries and the desserts. You can find rich vegetarian food cooked in curd and milk to the spicy non-vegetarian food. The culinary style of the state is designed or shaped as such that it can be preserved for days. Rajasthani cuisine offers some scrumptious meal that can relish any foodie.

This week I got a chance to attend Rajasthani food festival RANGEELO RAJASTHAN KA ZAIKA at SEPIA, Renaissance Lucknow under the guidance of Chef Anwar from THE WESTIN PUSHKAR.Who flew down to Lucknow from Rajasthan especially for the festival. He designed the meals and combos according to the taste bud of Lucknow. The festival was an awesome experience as I got to explore some of the most staple and exotic dishes from the state.

Here are my favorite delicacies from the food festival that you just have to try.

Starters-

1. Methi Chaman : Are the dumplings of cotton cheese and fenugreek leaves . They are the perfect snacks to start your meal.

2 .Thar ke Pappad: These are moong dal papad stuffed with gatta and spices. They were soft and crisp both. Its is must try .

3. Murg Tikka Banjara: These are small and light fractions of chicken marinated with onion and brown roasted cashew nuts with a smokey flavor.

4. Tomato Tikka Shorba: Tomato stock cooked with small chunks of chicken tikka. Its a perfect thick and spiced Indian soup and a perfect starter.

Main course-

1. Laal Mans: A fiery Rajasthani meat curry cooked with mataniya chili , curd, and hot spices. It is the most famous non-vegetarian dish of the region and also among the royalties.

2. Murgh Shekhawati: Shekhawti region is in South Rajasthan and is famous for it cuisine Murg Shekhawati is .one of them , it is basically tender chicken cooked with curd and cashew nuts.

3. Paneer Mirch Masala: One of my favorite from the festival . Paneer cubes are cooked with tangy tomato and spiced up perfectly.

4. Daal Bati Choorma: One of the staple food of Rajasthan which is famous all over India. These are wheat flour dupmling which are roasted and dipped in ghee. It was served with Dal kalbelia, a black urad daal tempered with garlic and tomato.

5. Warqi Paratha : Warqi paratha or layered paratha is an ideal paratha to be served with curry . It was crispy and sweet and was well fried. They looked like a puffed pastry but were very light.

Ker Sangri: A traditional and unique dish of Rajasthan made with Ker berry and Sangri beans. It was a very delightful combo of berry and beans with perfect amount of spices.

Desserts-

1. Ghewar cheesecake : Rajasthani famous sweet cake was given a makeover by the chef. He gave it a western twist by adding cheesecake to it. It was a perfect combination of cheese and ghewar both . It had the perfect amount of sugar syrup which did not kill the taste of cheese and ghewar.

These were my favoriteS from the festival. You can visit SEPIA renaissance for more such delicacies. The food festival is running from 19th may - 28th may. Explore Rajasthan cuisine at your own city lucknow at RANGEELO RAJASTHAN FOOD FESTIVAL.