#TextureTuesday: Tatcha Moisturizers and Masks Roundup

It’s been awhile since I did a #texturetuesday — and what better way to get back in the game than with a look at all my products from Tatcha?

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#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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#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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Black Magic: ClariSEA Charcoal Solutions Brighten Exfoliate Detox Jelly Mask

In case you weren't aware by now, I'm obsessed with skincare -- and I'm even more obsessed with face masks. If one were to rummage through all of the beauty products in my apartment, one might just find, oh, I don't know, over 200 sheet masks and probably 50 or so face masks all over the place. (I told you I was obsessed.) But, recently, the mask that's risen right to the top of the pile is the ClariSEA Charcoal Solutions Brighten Exfoliate Detox Jelly Mask (say that three times fast!).

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I Finally Tried the Hanacure All-In-One Facial (AKA the "Old Lady Mask") and Here's My Review

If you're into skincare -- and trying new skincare trends -- chances are you've heard of the Hanacure All-In-One Facial. Or you may have just seen Drew Barrymore's Instagram post about it last year, where she claimed this mask made her look 10 years younger, and that made you want to try it. Or this mask is brand new info to you right now! However you've heard about it, I'm here to bring you my completely unbiased review of Hanacure -- AKA the "Old Lady Mask" -- and, yes, if you keep reading, you'll get to see some pretty crazy photos of what it did to my face. And none of these photos -- before, during or after -- have been retouched.

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The #ValentinesMaskChallenge: Clarins SOS Hydra Refreshing Hydration Mask

Roses are red, violets are blue ... this #ValentinesMaskChallenge is for you! Two of the lovely people I follow on Instagram, @mindyourbeauty and @melubbeauty, are hosting a 7-day mask challenge. I'm going to be posting every day, both here and on my Instagram, so definitely check back each day to see the theme and the mask I chose to support it!

First up in the challenge is Smitten, AKA New Mask Love. I've fallen in love with quite a few masks in recent weeks and months, but there's one that has definitely stood out from the rest -- and that's the Clarins SOS Hydra Refreshing Hydration Mask.

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Even Beauty Routines Get the Blues: My Current One Does, Anyway (in the Absolute Best Way)

As Type A as I am -- and I admit, I'm pretty Type A -- I somehow never transfer this to my beauty routine. I think it's because I'm constantly adding new products into the rotation with tried and true faves, so there isn't necessarily a rhyme or reason to what products I'm using. I'm always so drawn to people's Instagram posts featuring products of specific colors, but I just don't seem to BE one of those people.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask

We all have those friends whose beauty opinions we trust above all else. And, even as a beauty blogger, I still look to other people in my life for their product recommendations. The one I trust above all else? My friend Claire. She tries tons of products and always, ALWAYS knows exactly what works and what makes it so incredible. So when she told me I had to try the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, I immediately bought it. I mean, while she was still in the room. Because what she says, goes!

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Feet First: PediSpa by Look Beauty Intensive Moisturizing Foot Mask

No matter how active I am, my feet seem to take a beating. I don't know if it's because I wear sandals basically all the time now (thank you, LA sunshine) or because I've been trying to work out more, or because it just happens no matter what. But, thanks to the PediSpa by Look Beauty Intensive Moisturizing Foot Mask, that's now my little secret.

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Orange You Glad: Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting Face Mask

So I'm kind of obsessed with face masks. Okay, that's an understatement. I AM EXTREMELY OBSESSED WITH FACE MASKS. (I think the all caps shows just how much I love them.) I buy a ton of them and I use them all the time. And I'm always looking for the next one to take my breath away. Recently, that's the Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting Face Mask.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask

I'm not sure why the fact that I was moving to the desert didn't make me realize my skin would be unbelievably dry. It really has felt drier than the Sahara recently. For some reason, this fact just didn't sink into my brain as much as moisture isn't sinking into my skin these days! So I'm pretty darn happy to include the Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask in my weekly skincare routine.

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My Winter Skincare Saviors: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream and First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask

Unless you live under a rock, I'm pretty sure you're aware of the unbelievably frigid temperatures we're experiencing right now. (For example? It was -6 degrees in Pittsburgh when I woke up this morning with the wind chill making it feel like -17. Um, gross.) To that end, I've needed to adjust my skincare regimen so my face doesn't crack, flake or peel. Enter these products from Kiehl's and First Aid Beauty.

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Overnight Sensation: First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask

My latest obsession over the past year or so? Overnight face masks. I love slathering them on and waking up to clear, soft, radiant skin. And when it's the First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask? Well, that pretty much means I'm guaranteed to fall immediately, head over heels in love.

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Lusts of the Week: The Summer Skincare Edition

I don't know about you, but I sure am glad summer is here. I feel like it was cold for WAY too long! And while I'm enjoying the sunny days and balmy (read: hot and humid) temperatures, my skin has been suffering just a bit. Thankfully, I've introduced a few new products into my routine to give my skin that gorgeous summer glow.

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Surge Protector: Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask

Even though I know protecting my skin is important, there are just some days where I'm too lazy to even put on moisturizer. And yes, I know that's a problem. Well, last week my skin was heading into dangerously scary territory and starting to feel rougher than dragon hide. This was probably due to a few factors: spending 10 days in the Israeli desert, traveling for over 36 hours on multiple planes with recycled air, and (oops) not using enough moisturizer. Enter Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask.

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Lip Service: Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask

Do your lips need a little extra moisture after what seems like a neverending winter? Treat 'em right with the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask.

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Sleep Tight: Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask

Okay, winter? I'm really ready for us to break up. If I'm being honest, I'm just getting pretty sick and tired of you dehydrating my skin. Luckily, the Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask has been keeping this malnourishment at bay, because otherwise, I'd be on my way to Hawaii by now.

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Helpful Hydration: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque & Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration

So this winter has really taken a toll on my skin. No matter what I try, my face is dry, dry, DRY. We're talking cracking, peeling, flaking, the works. It's pretty darn unsightly if you ask me. And then along came the magical duo of Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque.

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Night Moves: The 2 Best Nighttime Facial Masks

Sleep in a mask? I never thought it was possible or even good for my skin to let a product sit so long on my skin. Then I came across the Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial and the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask.

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