Monday, October 24, 2016

Himalaya Herbals' Tan Removal Orange Peel off Mask Review

It was a regular hectic working day and we were stretching ourselves to meet all the deliverables before the Durga Puja holidays. It was then that I received this lovely surprise hamper from Himalaya Herbals.

The Surprise Hamper from Himalaya Herbals for the Launch for their Tan Removal Orange Peel off Mask :)

 The hamper was the perfect kit to tackle all your summer woes. Since we are all dealing with the October heat, it looked like the perfect solution. It had Himalaya Herbals' new product - Tan removal orange peel off mask, a pair of sunglasses, a floral scarf and a lovely straw hat. All this made me crave for a holiday. But unfortunately, we had to cancel our vacation plans because my mom had fractured her wrist.


Coming back to the product, The Tan removal peel off mask is one of the new launches from the brand. If you have been following my blog, you would know that I swear by Himalaya Herbals range especially its hair care and skin care products. Therefore, when I received this product, I was very excited to try it out. Thanks to the heat almost all the year round these days, I am terribly tanned ! And honestly, I am lazy when it comes to hair care and skin care. This seemed to be the easy solution for me :)

What the Brand says about the product:

Himalaya Tan Removal Orange Peel-off Mask is an effective blend of the natural skin lightening extracts of Orange Peel and Honey which helps reduce skin tan from the very first use. Orange Peel helps control melanin synthesis with the peeling action helping to remove tan and lightening skin tone. Honey soothes and moisturizes skin. 

Key Ingredients:
  •          Orange Peel effectively lightens the skin tone and can be very beneficial as it eliminates excess facial oil without damaging the skin. The Vitamin C and antioxidants present in Orange Peel work collectively on providing even-textured skin while acting as natural cleansers.
  •          Honey contains superior antibacterial, probiotic, and healing properties and is extremely nourishing and hydrating.
Review of Himalaya Herbals Tan Removal Orange Peel off Mask




My experience of the product:

The tan removal mask comes in an easy to use inverted tube packaging, making sure that there is no wastage of the product. The consistency of the mask being slightly runny, yet it seems to be of the perfect consistency when you apply it on your skin. Make sure to apply a thick layer of any peel off mask to ensure that the removal process in easy and less time consuming. On applying the mask, there was a slight cooling sensation and it dried up within 15-20 mins. The removal process, which seems to be the most dreaded part of peel off masks to me, was easy and hassle free. The mask gave a tightening feel to the skin. On removal, the skin felt fresh and smoother. There is also a slight lightening effect post using it for a month. But like I always say, no herbal product works like magic and one month is not a very long duration to judge it's efficiency. You need to regularly use the product for best results.

Himalaya Tan Removal Orange Peel-off Mask is available in 50gm and 100gm is priced at Rs 70 and Rs. 130 respectively.  Available at retail outlets in any city and online on their website: http://himalayawellness.com/

Pros:
  • Good consistency
  • Easy to remove
  • The packaging ensures there is no wastage
  • Affordable
  • Gives a smooth and fresh feeling to the skin almost instantly


Cons: 
  • Don't expect magic ! This product will take time to work.



Disclaimer: PR sample, Honest review :)




Monday, October 3, 2016

Oktoberfest at Bodega Cantina Y Bar

While we Bengalis are busy planning for the Durga Pujas, there is another festival which is making the city which loves its food extremely happy - Its the Oktoberfest, the fest celebrating liquid gold. 

Oktoberfest menu at Bodega

Bodega Cantina Y Bar made sure you don't miss this ! Therefore, they have copious amounts of beers and authentic German recipes for you at their 7-day Oktober festival on till 3rd October 2016.

The food menu focuses on Beer infused favourites made with unique flavour combinations that get a delicious sprinkling of innovative gastronomy techniques. Expect beer batter fried Onion Os, Fish and chips,  Wild Mushroom Pie  made with slow roasted Pumpkin, Sage, Feta and Spicy Lentil; Caramelised Beer Bangers made with German sausages, Potato mash, Buttered Cabbage & Balsamic Glaze; Roasted Chicken Pie made with Béchamel Sauce, Mushrooms,Truffle oil, Chicken Poutine is a delectable blend of Crispy Skin, Cheese, Signature gravy and comes with an option of Bacon. 

For desserts, you will find the traditional decadent and sinful dessert, Chocolate Stout Cake which  is made with Beer caramel, boozy brittle and Chantilly Cream served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. 


I visited Bodega on a Friday evening after a hectic day at work (yes, all my Fridays have a packed schedule ! ) with my colleague. Thankfully, there was no rush on the roads and we reached by 7pm. We opted to try out the traditional picks first, the onion Os, and Fish n chips, while we were happily chatting away and gossiping about the week gone by.
We also asked for the Beer cocktails as beer is not reallt our favourite.  Then came the Chicken Poutine and the Roasted Chicken Pie.

On the drinks menu, There was Coronarita which is a delectable mix of Classic Margarita with Corona on Top and Michelada made with Sea Salt, Corona, Lime, Chilli and Secret Sauce. Both of us being hoarders of spicy food, Michelada was something that appealed to both of us. And yes, it won the game hands down all because of the chilli and the sea salt. Though beer lovers might swear by Coronarita, which comes with a bottle of Corona on top, It was not our favourite. (Yes, that how it looks, don't even try to pick up the glass. I didn't ,given the clumsy person I am)

Coronarita

Michelada


Honestly, the Onion Os were not that great but the fish n chips were good. Chicken poutine was something we both liked. With bacon, cheese and chicken, it was perfect. What won our hearts was the Roasted Chicken Pie. It was gooey, cheesy and oh-so-good. The dish comes in a small pot filled with chicken and cheese. It was a pot of happiness, one sppon of it and we couldn't stop raving about it. Though we were quite full by that, we just kept on having spoonfuls of it because of the sheer pleasure that the dish was ! ( many many more calories added :/) It was a pity we still couldn't finish the dish.

Roasted Chicken Pie


The menu of Oktoberfest is affordable and comes in good potions which is suffient for 2 people. There are some super offers on Beers with Bodega offering 1+1 offer on Budweiser and 3+1 deal on Corona. The One -on-one offers are reason enough for beer lovers, I guess ! Please do try the Chicken Roasted Pie as you wouldn't want to miss it !