The Best of Me

I’ll be the first to admit, I love make up, but when I wash my face at night and it all comes off, that’s when I feel my truest self, my best. Coming home and cleaning my face is the equivalent of taking off the painful shoes at the end of the day.

How much time does a woman spend applying make up on a daily basis? I know it makes us feel good to “enhance” or hide, but we must not forget to try to spend that much time caring for our skin. We must remember that our skin endures a lot: make up, sweat, sun rays, etc, but most importantly our skin without make up is our natural beauty. 

This picture is of me without make up: No foundation, no eyeliner, no mascara... no nothing! I will say this is a first here on my blog, but a much needed first because it feels liberating!! Yes, I have wrinkles, I have dark spots, but hey that's me!

When I was younger I took my skin for granted, but as I age it becomes clear to me that caring for my skin is essential. I wash my face in the mornings and evenings, I moisturize and protect my skin with SPF in between. Over time, I add new ingredients to my skincare routine depending on my skin’s needs and NEUTROGENA® Rapid Tone Repair has been one of my favorite additions. It is a fast-acting lightweight silky moisturizer that is clinically proven to help fade the look of dark spots, and discoloration giving skin a healthier look with minimal irritation! 

 NEUTROGENA® Rapid Tone Repair has a day time version (with SPF protection) and a night time version. Both of which are ah-mazing!

To learn more about NEUTROGENA® Rapid Tone Repair and help fade the look of dark spots and discoloration on your skin click here and ‘Like’ NEUTROGENA® 's Facebook page ! Also follow the hashtag #bestofme on Twitter and Pinterest to see many inspirational faces showing their true make-up free beauty!

☮ & ♥,

Pau

Please note: This post is in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and Neutrogena. This post was written by me and expresses my genuine views.

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16 Comments

  1. Naty Michele
    August 25, 2012 / 2:39 am

    OMG I LOVE THIS!! You are beautiful. And I agree with everything that you wrote. This is such an amazing post xoxoaloveaffairwithfashion.blogspot.com

    • Paulina Mo
      August 25, 2012 / 8:44 pm

      Thank you Naty! always so sweet!

  2. Jessica
    August 25, 2012 / 4:58 am

    you look absolutely gorgeous hun!! ur face is flawless

    • Paulina Mo
      August 25, 2012 / 8:44 pm

      awww thanks Jessica!

  3. Robots in Trouble
    August 25, 2012 / 6:20 am

    you're kidding! you're blessed with a very amazing complexion. have a lovely weekend!

    • Paulina Mo
      August 25, 2012 / 8:45 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

  4. TheAvenueVee
    August 25, 2012 / 1:08 pm

    You are a natural beauty Pau! I keep searching for the dark sports you are talking about and I can't find them, you look flawless 🙂 xxVee

    • Paulina Mo
      August 25, 2012 / 8:46 pm

      Aw thanks!! well, I have my under eye areas and what not hee hee

  5. Veena
    August 26, 2012 / 12:58 am

    I absolutely love Neutrogena, I have typical teenage oily, pimple prone skin, so their products are incredible! There's a new post up on my blog and I'd love to hear what you think of it, so feel free to stop by! ♡ veena | seveninchstilettos.comtwitter/instagram: @veenamccoole

  6. The Desert Fox
    August 26, 2012 / 3:23 am

    agree on the make up part. you look AMAZING and flawless thoughxx

  7. Fashion With Ellie
    August 26, 2012 / 4:37 pm

    I love this post Pau! You look so comfortable here, and it's probably because this is the real you which is the best of you:) Ellie

  8. JANICE G
    August 27, 2012 / 2:59 am

    you have such good skin! :)the STYLE Fringe BLOGhttp://the-stylefringe.blogspot.com

  9. Kathryn and Rita
    August 27, 2012 / 5:42 am

    You look gorgeous without makeup! Theres definitely a feeling of liberation of wearing no makeup. Definitely going to look into this Neutrogena product to hide just those few dark spots :)xoxKathryn & Rita

  10. Aimee Sanchez
    August 27, 2012 / 5:57 am

    Love this post! You're right, its so important to take care of our skin :)I'm looking forward to trying the Neutrogena moisturizer!Lovely blog :DAlready following you! Follow me back?http://doublecasualchic.blogspot.com/

  11. Ashley Udoh
    August 27, 2012 / 1:59 pm

    You are gorgeous!! Definitely no make up is needed and you do not have wrinkles.www.ashleyudoh.blogspot.com

  12. Adriana
    August 27, 2012 / 2:29 pm

    You're beautiful with or without makeup. I love Neutrogena products this toner/moisturizer sounds great!-Adriana