A Flawless Summer

Are you ready to hit the beach and get sand on your feet? Or perhaps go on a hike, breathe fresh air and be one with nature? In a tropical country like the Philippines, it's pretty much summer all year round. The sun is beaming on most days which makes for a perfect tropical island getaway. There are 7,107 islands in the country so I'm pretty sure you'll be doing a lot of "Eat-Splash-Explore-Sleep-Repeat" while sipping piña coladas or fresh coconut juice. Yum!

Truth be told, I love summer and the adventure it brings. What I fear however is the wrath of the sun. Tan lines are welcome but I don't want to go all the way and suffer fifty shades of sunburn. Trust me, I've agonized over a second degree burn for lack of adequate skin protection once. It would be a nightmare to relieve that swollen and blister filled experience again. No way Jose!

Call it perfect timing when Flawless Face and Body Clinic launched the Flawless Skin Protect Mist with SPF70! I was invited together with other fellow Cebu bloggers to their launching event earlier this month at La Vie Parisienne. It was a night filled with magical lights and good wine as we celebrated skin care and beauty together with the Flawless team and two of their brand ambassadors and Philippine Rugby athletes Andrew Wolff and Harry Morris.

The invite called for a "white chic" ensemble. Being a cross between a girly-girl and a lady who loves sneakers, I came up with this. What do you think?

Mr. Donovan of Flawless with Ambassadors Andrew Wolff and Harry Morris

Here is Mr. Donovan of Flawless posing with brand ambassadors and Philippine national rugby athletes Andrew Wolff and Harry Morris.

Tara testing out the Flawless Skin Protect Mist on Andrew Wolff

One of my fellow bloggers Tara was picked to test out the product. Oh no not on herself but on Andrew Wolff's six packs! Andrew was so game and even joked about the swarm of cameras flashing all over the venue. Harry did the same too but I failed to get photos. Boohoo.

With Flawless Ambassadors Andrew Wolff and Harry Morris

With the Cebu Blogging Community Family and Flawless Team

Family picture with the Cebu Blogging Community, Andrew Wolff, Harry Morris and Flawless' Paolo Luna!

The curious being that I was, I tried the product on myself too. Sadly I have no abs (for now) so I sprayed it on my face, arms and legs instead. Below are the things that I love about it.

SPF 70 - The product effectively shields the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. That would mean anti-aging, skin cancer prevention and goodbye sunburn!
Fuss Free - The canister is very light weight plus it features a 360 degree spray system making it easy to apply whenever wherever.
Non-Greasy - It leaves a fine and light mist on the skin which dries up and gets absorbed in as fast as five minutes. No more white splotches of sunscreen that'll make you look like a failed attempt at foundation!
Makeup Safe - You can also use it with makeup. Spray some on your hands and apply to the face (or you can simply close your eyes and spritz it on). Wait for it to dry and put your makeup as usual.
Water Resistant - There's no need to fear that the product washes off the moment you hit those smashing beach waves or bleeds off once you've sweat tons from your hike.

If you want to give it a go as well, you can get your own Skin Protect Mist from all Flawless clinics and Watsons branches nationwide for ₱450.00.

So what are you waiting for? Chuck out your fear of the fifty shades of summer sunburn. #SprayProtectPlay the #FlawlessSummer way with the new Flawless Skin Protect Mist with SPF70! Summer ought to be enjoyed so say yes to all the adventures in store!

(Photography by Anne Macachor and Jeph Flores)