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Beauty: Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer

Makeup that can multi-task is what lots of people want, and that's what Clinique claims its Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer can do. But is it really a two-in-one product? Not quite, but it still has enough going for it that it nearly earns our highest rating.
Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer comes in standard liquid lip color packaging, a clear tube with a sponge-tipped wand applicator. One detail we appreciate is that the wand is a bit shorter (and the sponge a bit smaller) than most other applicators. This allows for greater control and precise application.
Speaking of that, the fragrance-free lip color glides easily across lips with bold, rich color in a single coat. True to its name, this is more of a lacquer formula than a gloss, which means this has a slightly tacky feel. Your lips won't be glued when you press them together, but it's definitely stickier than a balm or lightweight lip gloss, so that's something to keep in mind.

Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer has a high-shine finish that lasts for the first hour or so of its wear time, then fades to a softer shine. When it comes to wear time, Clinique says this can last "up to" six hours, which it likely can—provided you don't eat, drink, or dab your lips with a napkin while you're wearing it! This is not a longwearing formula; we found it wore for about two or three hours before fading to an attractive stain.
So what about the "primer" aspect of this lip product? It's definitely moisturizing, and felt comfortable on our lips the entire time we wore it. Our lips even seemed softer once it wore off, but that's true of many emollient lip products that don't have "primer" in the name. One of the functions of a lip primer is not only to condition lips, but also to make lip products wear longer, and that was not the case at all with this—but at least the wear time wasn't noticeably shorter than similar products.
Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer comes in a small but good range of shades that include neutral options as well as brighter colors, like poppy red and fuchsia.
Overall, there's a lot to like about Clinique's Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer. Were it not for some overstated claims, it would easily earn out highest rating!
PROS:

Convenient applicator.
Applies easily with bold color in a single coat.
Feels moisturizing during its wear time.
Leaves lips feeling conditioned once it's faded.
Fragrance free.

CONS:

Not a long-wearing product, despite what claims imply.
The "primer" aspect of this product is overstated.

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Beauty: Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blush

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Beauty: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured

Becca is well known for its illuminating makeup products, and Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured continues that reputation with this solid cream highlighter intended to "accentuate the high points of the face." There are a handful of shades to choose from, each of which impart shimmering, sheer color for a beautifully glowing sheen on skin. More to love, the fragrance-free formula is emollient enough to glide on smoothly, yet the thin, lightweight texture doesn't feel greasy so it can be used by both dry and oily skin types or any combination in between. The only exception is if you plan to apply this to your acne-prone areas of skin since the waxy formula and solid form of this cream can potentially trigger breakouts.

Becca recommends applying Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured with its The One Perfecting Brush (sold separately), but we actually found it much easier to blend it onto skin with our fingertips. In either regard, you can build the pigmentation (slightly), although we wouldn't go as far as to call it "high color payoff" as Becca does. We do agree, however, that this offers "a soft, sophisticated shimmer." It's enough to noticeably enliven skin with a luminous finish without looking glaring or the least bit glittery.
Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured wears beautifully on bare skin as well as over foundation. How well it wears under foundation depends, as with light coverage foundations, sheer BB creams or tinted moisturizers, the gleaming finish peeks through, but don't expect much visibility when worn underneath heavier coverage products.
The texture of Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured is particularly handy for strategic highlighting (cheekbones, bridge of nose, cupids bow, etc.), but it's also workable as a blush, or as a shimmering base to apply your blush on top of. The finish has an almost cream-to-powder feel which helps it stay in place—no slipping and sliding all over your face. The color and luminosity last impressively through the workday, and we saw only minor fading towards the evening.

Turning to the shades, Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured is currently available in golden, bronze, pearlescent, and rosy tones to complement and attractively illuminate a variety of skin tones—given their flexibility and sheer color payoff, we would suggest experimenting to see which you prefer.
The overall verdict? If you're looking for an easy to use highlighter with a dash of color (albeit a bit on the pricey side), Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured is absolutely a beautiful option to consider!
PROS:

Attractively illuminates skin with a hint of color + luminous finish.
Solid cream texture glides on smoothly without feeling greasy.
The color and luminosity last impressively through the workday.
Suitable for any skin type (unless you're applying it in acne-prone areas).
Fragrance-free formula.

CONS:

Doesn't deliver "high color payoff" as claimed.

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My Top 5 Halal Restaurants in Madrid, Spain

1) Al Mounia
"It is one of the most experienced Moroccan restaurants in the capital and it continues to surprise like it did on the first day. Al Mounia restaurant is located in Salamanca neighborhood, next to Recoletos, but through its doors you are transported to the halls of the Alhambra.
Traditional Arabic cuisine which gives you one of the best couscous in Madrid, with semolina steamed in a unique broth with ginger and saffron. Other specialties are the Pastilla, roasted Berber and desserts, such as the traditional cakes or Ceffa (a sweet cous-cous).
Delicate dishes and filled with touches that are enriched by artisan decoration in its different spaces, achieving an unforgettable and perfect taste for sharing romantically as a couple, with friends or family and an excellent Moorish tea to close business."

2)El Jardín del Miguel Angel
"In a dream-like environment, you will find restaurant El Jardín de Miguel Ángel, located in the prestigious hotel of the same name. In its more than 1,000 meters of garden, you can relax with a drink or try any of their original proposed culinary.
Its Mediterranean cuisine, by the hand of expert chef Manuel Prats, surprises with its avant-garde touches and unique style. Their dishes, with a super value for you money, are made with the best ingredients.
In case of rain or bad weather, this restaurant offers its customers the option be attended to in the restaurant M29 (with prior notice), because they think about your satisfaction at all times. Don't wait any longer to come and live a fairy tale."

3) Solidere
"Madrid Chamartín district, Solidere restaurant, located in the avenida de Alfonso XIII, specializes in Lebanese cuisine. Its name refers to the lively and cosmopolitan Lebanese district of Solidere.
Mosaic of religions and different civilizations, the kitchen of the Lebanon reflects that variety of influences. Salads such as the Tabbule or the Fattush, handled in Solidere by local chefs, like everything else, are a marvel of fresh flavors that explode in your mouth. Dumplings, prepared with the delicately spicy dough of different flavors made by the chef, reflect that variety of flavors so typical of Middle East. Rich skewers cooked over natural firewood and other recipes like marinated chicken complete the selection.
The decoration is simple and elegant, none of those variegated pseudo-orientales environments, but intensely Lebanese with their geometric forms in the lattices of windows and other details. In the courtyard the fountain sings their its water verse, while upon finishing you relax with a shisa. Don't you already feel like you're in the land of the cedars?"

4) Sáhara
"It is located in the heart of Madrid and is a beautiful place to have a different kind of time. Arabic restaurant and tea room Sáhara offers you a modern and attractive environment in which you can enjoy a chance to relax in the company of your partner or friends.
The menu consists of dishes of Arab cuisine made with the greatest care, highlights include hummus, the sweet pastilla and the traditional couscous. To top it off they offer you typical sweets and a menu of teas of different flavors.
The decor of the place, based on shades of green with lots of cushions, invites you to relax and live your visit, which joined with the care that they provide, places the Sahara as a must-see when you go out for a stroll around the center of the capital."

5) Sabor City
A few meters from the busy main square of Madrid is the restaurant Sabor City, a small oasis of peace in the heart of the capital in the kitchens of East and West are joined in a letter 100 % halal.
Predominate dishes Arab tradition as its tasty pastela chicken , borek meat or cheese or the already popular falafel, but in the Sabor City restaurant is also possible to taste an authentic Andalusian gazpacho, delicious fried calamari or healthy and light dishes of fish such as salmon grillé .
Taste City restaurant also offers strong breakfast for early risers and delicious homemade smoothies and soft drinks as refreshing lemonade with mint and ginger that transports you directly to Morocco. It also has two perfect for those looking for a quick and healthy option to eat very full menus daily .

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Cooking Recipe : Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Cooking Recipe: Chicken Korma

Ingredients

6 tablespoons / 1½ oz ghee (minyak sapi)
2 onions, peeled and finely sliced
10 shallots (red onions), peeled and finely sliced
12 large green chilies, de-seeded and cut in halves (optional)
1 limes (limau nipis) - halved
1 lemongrass (serai) - halved and bruised
10 cherry tomatoes - halved
4 cm / 2 inch cinnamon bark (kulit kayu manis)
3 star anise
4 cardamom pods
5 cloves
3 tablespoons of kurma or korma powder
1 kilogram / 2 pounds / 3 oz chicken
1 litre / 32 fl oz coconut milk (santan cair)
1 cup water
4 potatoes, quartered
150 millilitres / 5 fl oz natural yoghurt
6 tablespoons / 1½ oz almond, finely grounded
4 tablespoons / 1 fl oz crisp-fried shallots (bawang goreng)
Handful of coriander (cilantro, chinese parsley or ketumbar) - finely sliced
Handful of mint leaves (daun pudina) - finely sliced
Salt, pepper and sugar to taste

Paste A (to be finely grounded):

15 shallots (red onion), peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cm / 1 inch of ginger, peeled
1 onion

Paste B (to be finely grounded):

1 bunch parsley
5 coriander roots - cleaned, save leaves for garnish
10 sprigs mint leaves (daun pudina) - save half for garnish
4 green chilies, seeds removed
1 cup of water

Method

Melt ghee in a pot and fry 1 onion together with the fresh shallots.
Add in spices: cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, and lemongrass.
Fry till fragrant and golden.
Add in Paste (A), Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Then, add in korma powder and Paste (B).
Stir well and fry for approximately 20 minutes over moderate heat till excess oil begins to appear on the surface.
Wait for a few minutes until most of the water has been evaporated.
Add in chicken pieces and continue cooking over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
Add in coconut milk, water, potatoes, grounded almonds and 4 green chilies.
Also add in salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
Stir well and simmer gently over a low fire till gravy thickens and chicken becomes tender (approximately 35 minutes).
Just prior to serving, add in yoghurt, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, cherry tomatoes, mint and coriander leaves, fried shallots and the remaining green chilies.
Fold them together and simmer for another half a minute.
Dish onto a serving plate.
Garnish with crisp-fried shallots (to taste).
Serve with rice or Nasi Biryani.

Note: Beef and Mutton can be substituted for Chicken.

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