#TextureTuesday: My 9 Favorite Wash Off Face Masks

#TextureTuesday. Did you know it's a thing? I've found myself scrolling through this hashtag on Instagram for hours, fascinated by all of the amazing colors and textures to behold. And I finally figured, why not do a #TextureTuesday of my very own? So, introducing my very first #TextureTuesday post, featuring my 9 favorite wash off face masks! Keep reading to find out why each of them made the cut.

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Salon and Spa Directory: Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts

If you're ever looking for an oasis in the middle of hectic, crazy LA (okay, maybe not that hectic and crazy, but it IS still a big city), look no further than Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts. I've long been a fan of Kate Somerville products -- stemming all the way back to 2008 -- and, about eight months ago, I finally decided to pop into the spa for a facial.

Well, fast forward to today. I not only went for one facial, I've gone back every month! I even signed up for their Skin Gym Membership, which means I get monthly facials for $33 less than the non-member price -- Skin Gym is an AMAZING deal and totally worth it if you want regular facials! Here are all the reasons why I'm obsessed with Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts -- and why I'm pretty sure you will be, too.

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My Current Skincare Regimen: Glossier, Kate Somerville, First Aid Beauty and More!

So here's the thing. I am what one might call obsessed with skincare. And I don't mean just a mild obsession. No, I mean a full-fledged, if-I-don't-have-these-products-in-my-arsenal-I-might-die kind of way. I've talked about some of these products before, and others I'm just bringing to your attention for the first time. I bring you my current skincare regimen -- because, let's "face" it, sometimes our skin is just the most important thing.

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Feed Your Skin: Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer

Recently, it seems like no matter what I try, my skin stays dry, dry, DRY. We're talking drier than the Sahara here -- scaly, patchy, flaky, you name it. And I know the temperatures of -29 a couple weeks ago weren't helping (SO not happy those are coming back this week), but COME ON. I'm getting pretty sick of my cheeks not feeling baby soft! Well, thankfully I discovered Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer ... and now all is right in my skincare world once again.

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The Top 3 Beauty Tips and Tricks

"Don’t sleep with your makeup on." "Don’t go tanning." "Stop popping those zits!" Do these sound familiar? They’re some of the old adages that our moms, sisters, health teachers, doctors and tons of others have tried to impart within us over the years. But do you listen to them -- and, what’s more, do you believe them? Here’s the skinny on how to take care of your skin, hair and body and feel good about it (and a few products to help you do just that).

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Peel Out: Kate Somerville Clinic-To-Go Resurfacing Peel Pads

So I normally don't exfoliate my skin ... and I definitely don't perform peels on it regularly, not to mention, well, ever. But once I discovered Kate Somerville Clinic-To-Go Resurfacing Peel Pads, I never looked back.

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The Best of Beauty: March 2010

Throughout the next 12 days, I'll be giving you a look back at some of my favorite posts from the past year. Check out March after the jump!



It took me about 2 years, but I finally caved and bought Rescue Beauty Lounge Recycle -- the most perfect green nail polish EVER.

The perfect pink lipgloss? NARS Easy Lover.

While I don't always use a serum -- truth be told, they feel a bit extraneous to me in a skincare routine -- Kate Somerville HydraKate Line Release Face Serum sure had me changing my tune.

Your tired, puffy eyes will thank you when you try Kiehl's Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer.

Have you tried acupuncture? I asked you to weigh in with your thoughts on the procedure.

What are your top 5 favorite products of all time? Mine are by Estee Lauder, Tocca, Chanel, Ralph Lauren and T3.

Pesky pimples be gone! I finally found a solution that really and truly works: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion.

There were a lot of really amazing fragrance launches during the past year. My favorites of the moment included picks by Balenciaga, Donna Karan, D&G and Prada.

Unsure of how to find the right foundation? Never fear! Director of Makeup Artistry for M.A.C Cosmetics, the incomparable Gregory Arlt, gave me some fabulous tips for finding the perfect foundation at Fashion Week.

Gift Guide 2010: The Best Gift Sets

As the holidays approach -- or, in the case of Hannukah, as it comes to a close tonight! -- I'll be bringing you a few gifts I'm fairly certain you won't want to live without. Today is dedicated to three of the prettiest, coolest gift sets around. See them all after the jump.

NARS Crazy Heart Lip Gloss Coffret: With this quintuplet of sheer bright glosses by your side, your makeup bag will never be the same. I love that NARS lipglosses are creamy and moisturizing -- no stickiness or tackiness in sight here! Choose from Easy Lover (hot pink), Babe (orange red), Turkish Delight (pink sorbet), Misbehave (shimmery cherry red) and the brand's cult favorite, Orgasm (shimmery warm pink).
$50 at narscosmetics.com

Deborah Lippmann All That Jazz: As Deborah's colors are among my very favorites (Believe and Ruby Red Slippers, anyone?), I was totally, well, jazzed about this gift set of three gorgeously sparkly polishes. Deborah's inspiration was inspired by the idea of improvisation in jazz melding with the concept of personal style in beauty, and the three colors in this set -- Razzle Dazzle (darkened glittery raspberry), Lady Sings the Blues (navy speckled with silver sparkle) and Some Enchanted Evening (pink salmon shimmer) -- most definitely get the point across.
$40 at deborahlippmann.com

Kate Somerville Celebrate ExfoliKate: If you love Kate Somerville's ExfoliKate -- and why wouldn't you, it's a cult favorite for a reason -- then this is most definitely the set for you. Not only does it include the ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (one of the absolute best exfoliating scrubs out there), but it's also got the ExfoliKate Body Intensive Exfoliating Treatment -- so you'll be gleaming from head to toe! And my favorite part of the set? The two products are full-sized!
$165 at katesomerville.com

Feel Great, Exfoliate: Kate Somerville Exfolikate Gentle Exfoliating Treatment

I have a problem with exfoliators. Most of them leave my skin looking and feeling drier and more parched than before I started. Not the case with Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Gentle Exfoliating Treatment. This -- you guessed it -- gentle scrub makes my skin glow.

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Glow On: Kate Somerville HydraKate Line Release Face Serum

Truth be told, I’ve never really seen the point of serums. Along with toners and even (gasp!) exfoliators, they feel a bit extraneous to me in a skincare routine. That is, until I discovered Kate Somerville HydraKate Line Release Face Serum.

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First Look Fridays: Nicky Kinnaird of Space NK

Chances are you've heard of the fabulousness that is Space NK. But just in case you're not aware of this outpost that's taken over the beauty world ... you can find brands like By Terry, Laura Mercier, NARS and so much more at this modern version of an old-time apothecary. Not to mention the house line, which has myriad lovely scents that are available in candles, body washes and lotions. And the mastermind behind it all? Beauty genius Nicky Kinnaird. Born in Belfast, she graduated from Reading University as a Chartered Surveyor and moved to London to begin her career in property investment. Soon enough, her passion for shopping led to her working as a consultant for the retail industry -- and in 1993, she opened her first Space NK location in Covent Garden. Read on to discover even more about the fabulous Nicky Kinnaird.

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First Look Fridays: Nancy of Beauty411

I am pleased to bring you this week's edition of First Look Fridays, featuring the lovely Nancy of Beauty411. Nancy is one of my fave beauty bloggers -- she has a zest for life and she's just one of the nicest, sweetest people I've met! Plus she has an innate knowledge of skincare and is just a fabulous writer. Read on to discover more about the amazing Nancy of Beauty411!

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Lusts of the Week

Fellow beauty chicks, have I got a lot in store for you this week! This Lusts of the Week column is just off the chain, yo. (Okay, I'm referencing my favorite summertime show, So You Think You Can Dance, here.) In all seriousness, I've got some truly remarkable finds this week!

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Must-Have Mondays: Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash

While I love the idea of a good cleanser, I don't often get the chance to rave about one. My skin can be quite finicky, which means when it comes to taking care of it, the best choice for me is usually to just leave it alone! But then I happened upon the Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash and my skincare routine has now been forever changed.

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