#TextureTuesday: My Top 5 Favorite Bliss Moisturizers and Masks

I really, really, REALLY love #TextureTuesday. And today's is brought to you by my collection of Bliss products in the early morning light.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: My Current Top 8 Pink Beauty Routine and Product Favorites

It's been a long time since I did a post for On Wednesdays We Wear Pink -- and I can't believe that, honestly, since almost every product I use IS pink! I was looking around my bathroom this week and realized it's about 85 percent pink products. I shouldn't be surprised, really, since I've been such a pink fan for such a long time. So, without further adieu, here's the rundown on my current pink beauty routine and product favorites!

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Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice: Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter

Ever since I moved to LA, my skin has been parched. I guess I just didn't really realize that moving to a dry climate would actually make my skin be, well, dry. I've been slathering on anything I can think of to restore moisture -- and one of the best products I've used is Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter.

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Salon and Spa Directory: Bliss 49 (and the Triple Oxygen Facial)

I've made no secret over the years of how much I LOVE Bliss. I love the products, I love the spas, I love the treatments, I love the packaging ... basically, Bliss can do no wrong. So when I had the opportunity to visit Bliss 49 during a recent trip to New York, I (of course) pounced.

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Triple Your Pleasure: Bliss Triple Oxygen Facial In A Box

Facials make me happy. Yes, they come with the not so pleasant experience of extractions, but overall, they're relaxing, rejuvenating and leave your skin looking unbelievably fabulous. But for those times when getting a facial is out of the question, either for lack of money or lack of time, the Bliss Triple Oxygen Facial In A Box is ready to come to the rescue.

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The Top 5 Reasons Why You Need Bliss Softening Socks

I don't know about you, but after the (long, neverending, when the heck is this weather going to change already) winter we've been experiencing, my feet have DEFINITELY seen better days. I've tried everything -- pedicures, sloughing, scrubbing, rich creams ... but they're still just so darn dry. Enter my new savior, Bliss Softening Socks. If you're really ready to leave winter behind, you NEED to get yourself a pair of these socks. Here are the top 5 reasons why.

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The Top 9 Bar Soaps

I’m a bar soap kind of gal. It's faster, and for some reason, I feel cleaner when I use it. I’ve been devoted to Dove since the beginning of time, but after I started this bar soap roundup, I found 9 other amazing soaps that will permanently put your loofah away.

Us bar soap gals are a small community compared to the body wash crowd, so in the comments section, let me know if you’re a fellow bar girl and why you bar. Did your favorite soap make the list?

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The Best Makeup Removers For That Stubborn Halloween Makeup!

So you've got your Halloween costume all ready to go and you're super excited. But there's one thing giving you a moment of pause -- the amount of makeup you'll need to remove at the end of the night. Well, never fear, because this roundup of makeup removers (like the Ole Henriksen The Clean Truth Cleansing Cloths, above) is sure to get rid of even the most stubborn Halloween makeup! Here are my favorites.

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Get Your Glow On: Bliss Triple Oxygen Ex-"Glow"-Sion! Vitabead-Infused Moisture Cream

In recent weeks, my skin has been pretty dry and dehydrated. This is probably because I've been flying a minimum of two times per week, not to mention feeling super stressed about some upcoming life choices. But, in any case, my skin has been paying the price. Until, of course, I discovered Bliss Triple Oxygen Ex-"Glow"-Sion! Vitabead-Infused Moisture Cream.

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The 2 Cleansers Your Skincare Regimen Needs Right Now

I'm really not much into washing my face. It tends to make my skin worse and, truth be told, I just hate spending the time to do it. Until I started using these two cleansers by Bliss and Restorsea, that is.

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Scrumptious Shea: The Best Shea Butter Shower Products

Shea butter. We've all heard if it, and we know it's supposed to do something good for us, but what is it, really? Extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, shea butter is a fat originally used in cosmetics, cooking and even as a topical painkiller because it is loaded with fatty acids, melts at body temperature and binds well to water, making it a great, fast-acting and long-lasting oil.

So it's no surprise that there are tons of beauty products loaded with this special butter. This series will cover three different categories of shea-rich beauty products. First up, hair and body products that find their way into our shower!

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Make a Mint: Bliss Super Minty Soap 'n Scrub

Want to really revitalize your shower -- and yourself? Reach for a tube of Bliss Super Minty Soap 'n Scrub.

The cult favorite from Bliss, the Bliss Mammoth Minty Scrub Soap, has been transformed into this zingy, refreshing scrub. Trust me when I tell you it's bound to leave behind soft skin and a renewed zest for life!

Peppermint and jojoba beads blend together to create a tingly, exfoliating experience. I like to use this scrub after I've lathered up with body wash -- it's a great way to get rid of any lingering dryness. And it's definitely super minty!

Bliss Super Minty Soap 'n Scrub retails for $32 at blissworld.com.

Salon and Spa Directory: The Bliss 24-"Heaven" Body Treatment

When I walked into Bliss over the weekend, my entire body was screaming for a little TLC. The sudden 30-degree drop in temperature over the past week, not to mention many hours sitting on planes, left my skin feeling dry, dehydrated and raw from head to toe. Enter the Bliss 24-"Heaven" Body Treatment.

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Can You Handle It? Bliss Baggage Handler Eye Gel

I think I have an unhealthy obsession with eye products. Okay, I don't think it -- I KNOW it. I'm always trying another eye cream, even when I find my favorites, because I just need to know if there's another one out there worth adding to my (already overflowing) arsenal. My latest addition? Bliss Baggage Handler Eye Gel.

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Lusts of the Week: The Body Edition

I have a long-standing love of bath and body products. I've been using shower gels since I was about 13, and my collection has grown in leaps and bounds throughout my years as a beauty writer. (At last count? I had 16 shower gels in my shower. Too much or just enough?) Plus, I love a good hand cream -- I've been known to harbor at least 10 at a time on my nightstand and in my purse!

Over the weekend, I stopped in Sephora. I had one thing on the agenda -- to pick up my free birthday gift (the big day is tomorrow!). But, of course, there was no way I could walk out without buying a few things. And, while this normally means at least $40 spent on nail polish, this time everything I bought was bath and body related! These are the goods.

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Haul of the Day: Beauty Products from Marshalls

It has been WAY too long since I made a video for you, wouldn't you agree? Well, never fear ... because I have a new one for you! Watch the video below to see all the goodies I picked up in a recent product haul from Marshalls.



Seen in this video are the following products:

Bliss Fabulous Skin-Reviving Rubberizing Mask ($38 at blissworld.com)
Spa Sister Bouffant Shower Cap
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream Trio ($19.50 at beauty.com)

Welcome to Heaven: Bliss High Intensity 24-"Heaven" Healing Body Balm

There's a new body moisturizer in town, and its name is Bliss High Intensity 24-"Heaven" Healing Body Balm. This cream seriously puts all others to shame. It's rich, it's lush, it's thick, it's creamy ... in short, it's amazing.

Before I opened the generously sized tub (it's a massive 8 oz.), I expected it to be more of a greasy, medicinal-like balm than a cream. But upon opening the tub, I found a sweet-scented delight that reminded me of fluffy whipped cream! Formulated with lactic acid and colloidal oatmeal, this cream works to turn dry, cracked skin into a smooth expanse.

And I'm here to tell you it WORKS. My legs have been parched all summer, no matter what lotion or cream I was rubbing into them day and night. Within a matter of days, the ashiness is gone, replaced by glowing skin that feels softer and smoother than it had in weeks. AND, one application lasts for up to 24 hours! If I rub it on before bed, my skin is good to go for the entire next day. I've never had that happen.

In short? I think I've died and gone to heaven.

Bliss High Intensity 24-"Heaven" Healing Body Balm retails for $35 at blissworld.com.

Take a Peek at the Beauty Products In My Purse Today!

I decided to give you a little peek into the beauty products jumbled up in my purse today! Check out what I'm currently trying and loving.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hydra-Pure Firming Serum: One of my all-time favorite products! This serum makes my skin look AMAZING -- glowy, refreshed and baby-soft.

M.A.C False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara -- If you want false lashes without the annoying application and weird feeling they leave behind (seriously, when I wear them I can't stop blinking), this is the mascara for you. It lengthens, it thickens, it curls ... it makes lashes hit glasses. Guaranteed.

Fresh Sugar Passion Lip Treatment: Much like its predecessors, this lip balm imparts subtle color (in this case, a gorgeous pinkish red) and makes lips feel absolutely kissable.

Paul Frank LipSmackers in Mika's Sweet Cream and Worry Bear's Honey Sweet: Lip balm that softens and smooths for hours ... and tastes fantastic? It's these adorable little tubes.

Bliss Fabulips Softening Lip Balm: Sensing a lip balm obsession here? This one is great for all-day wear, not to mention all-night wear -- slick it on before bed and your lips are still soft in the morning!

Smashbox O-GLOSS: Want a customized pink pout? This is the gloss you NEED to try. It slicks on clear, then turns a totally gorgeous (and totally unique) shade of pink that I swear garners tons of compliments!

What beauty products are in your purse today? Let me know in the comments!

Your Way to Fabulous Lips: Bliss Fabulips Treatment Kit

I'm guilty of reapplying lip balm multiple times throughout the day. We're talking at least 20 times in a 24-hour period (sometimes even halfway through the night if I wake up and feel like they're too dry!). So I was super excited to come across the Bliss Fabulips Treatment Kit.

This four-step kit takes my pout from dry to pillowy soft in just seconds. Here's how easy it is to use:

Step 1: Rub the Foaming Lip Cleanser across your lips and wait about 20 seconds for it to foam (much like the other Bliss product I'm totally in love with, the Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask). Then wipe it off with a damp washcloth.

Step 2: Rub the Sugar Lip Scrub into your lips and wipe off with a tissue.

Step 3: Slick the Instant Lip Plumper onto your pout for an instant pout pick-me-up.

Step 4: Apply the Softening Lip Balm as needed throughout the day to moisturize and condition the lips.

Here's the best part: your lips will look and feel AMAZING immediately! I can't get enough of this kit -- my lips just couldn't be more kissable!

The Bliss Fabulips Treatment Kit retails for $45 at beauty.com.

Awesome Pedi by Bliss Spa: Essie Lapis of Luxury with OPI Last Friday Night

Yesterday, I treated myself to a day of luxury at Bliss Spa. (I always go to Bliss 49 -- it's my very favorite of the Bliss properties.) In any case, my treatments included the Fabulous Feet Pedicure ($55 for 60 minutes of pure and total heaven). I went for something a little bold on my toes -- one coat of Essie Lapis of Luxury (a dreamy ocean blue), then two coats of OPI Last Friday Night (a gorgeous glittery blue from the Katy Perry collection). I love that the glitter from Last Friday Night is multicolored, bringing interesting dimension to the lapis hue beneath.

What's on your toes right now? Let me know in the comments!