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My Skin Care Routine for Combination Skin using Paula's Choice!

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disclosure: This post is in partnership with Pretty in my Pocket & Paulas Choice. However, all opinions are my own. We keep it real here at BentleyBlonde :)  After having our first child in October, I started noticing more breakouts and fine lines than ever before, and decided it was time for a total skincare overhaul. When I was approached by Pretty in My Pocket  and Paula's Choice  to try out their skincare, I jumped at the opportunity! I've used a few of Paula's products in the past and have always been impressed. My skin is the true definition of combination, oily in the t-zone and dry everywhere else. I also struggle with occasional acne breakouts, fine lines, and dark spots. Really the whole sha-bang wouldn't you say?! ;)  I had a brief skincare consultation over the phone, and was recommended the Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Advanced Kit for Wrinkles & Breakouts , appropriate for normal to oily skin types. My consultant explained to ...

My Nighttime Makeup Removal Routine

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hi Beauties!  Hope that everyone is enjoying this gorgeous springtime weather! :)  I'd like to start off by apologizing for being so mia the last few weeks, this pregnancy is really kicking my booty!  Considering that sleep has become my middle name since becoming pregnant, I figured there was no better time than now to share a little secret with you all.... I sleep NAKED . That's right beauties, not a single stitch of makeup touches this girl's feather pillow at night!  Recently I was presented with the exciting opportunity to partner with  Swisspers  for their  #SleepNaked  campaign and National Sleep Naked Night Socialthon. Ladies, there are SO many benefits to sleeping "naked" aka. sans makeup. Removing makeup properly at night greatly reduces the risk of acne vulgaris, blackheads, wrinkles, clogged pores, dirty pillowcases and regret. No, seriously. So today I wanted to share something a l...