* Source : Intage SRI research, suntan UV in unit sales, period: 12/2011-11/ 2014

Rash guards in the Philippines are all the rage nowadays but they don't protect everything. Obviously, your body is covered, but your face is still exposed. Bioré UV specializes in facial sunscreens; therefore, I took some with me during our latest trip to Cuatro Islas to see how effective it is and I am very pleased to tell you that it worked even better than I expected!


I applied the Bioré UV Perfect Face Milk with SPF 50+ variant first because I love the fact that it actually leaves  a matte finish that's really, really good for oily skin and I wanted to look fresh on our way to the islands. It's an awesome makeup base, too, since I was able to use my favorite Naturactor and Octard concealers and I do believe it's the reason they lasted longer under the scorching summer sun. I just can't believe how light this sunblock is and it really feels more like a makeup primer! This also comes with other variants for different skin conditions.













Towards the end of our trip and after a sweltering good time in the salt water and under the sun, I reapplied this time using the Bioré UV Aqua Rich Essence with SPF50+ and PA++++ because my face was feeling warm and I wanted something cool on it. It almost felt like putting aloe vera on my skin! It doesn't get better than this variant because of the cooling effect it has on top of the amazing sun protection you're getting.



















And at the end of the day, I was ecstatic that I have zero sunburns on my face. It didn't hurt one bit and didn't even feel warm at all considering how white sand reflects so much light.

Sunday #Selfie, because I just had to! Absolutely no sunburns from all the island fun in the sun! My new facial sunscreens from @bioreph are the bombdiggity! Although I missed my ears (don't know how I did when they practically stick out!) and now they're so red! 😳 LOL! But other than that, everything's a-okay! Will post my blog review and first impressions later. Stay tuned! 😊 #bastaigatsikat #skin #skincare #instabeauty #beauty #beautybloggersph #biore #bioreph #summer #makeup #instamakeup #japanese #cosmetics #fotd #muotd #motd #nofilter

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So go ahead choose which Bioré UV variant fits you then go out and have fun!  If you can make it a habit especially this crazy hot summer season, don’t forget to put Biore UV every day!



Where to buy Bioré UV in the Philippines:

Before you embark on a far island getaway, have you ever stopped to think that paradise is just around the riverbend? I mean, the Philippines has 7,107 islands. I don't think I'll ever get to see all her wonderful tourist destinations in this lifetime, though I will try. You can bet your bottom dollar on that!

For now, let's stop and relax at nearby Macrohon, Southern Leyte. Just a 3-hour drive away from Ormoc City to Tatay Ade's Beach Resort. Don't worry. It's a pleasurable drive to the South... so unlike going to Tacloban which gives me motion sickness every time. There are no detours and the concrete roads are well-built! Dili jud substandard kay walay lubak2x! GOOD JOB! 

My two newest beach buddies, Belo SunExpert Transparent Mist SPF50 and Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF40.

Anyway, this place is a hidden gem alright. We were there on a Saturday and there were hardly anyone else. A beach that looks this good, so secluded and so clean! I guess, it's better this way because some (irresponsible) people who do come don't just take pictures and don't just leave footprints. *rolls eyes* I don't know why it's so hard for others to consider the next generation and just ruin everything now. Ahem, look at what's happening to Canigao Island! OK, but that's a different story.

Post by Maria Cecilia Tan Velásquez-Franco.

Open beach huts are at Php 150 and the closed ones with room for changing/resting is at Php 300. There's a toilet, too. Nothing fancy, but totally functional. There's electricity also if that's your concern. You can probably stay overnight and camp out on a tent. But guys, if you do decide to go on a little beach adventure to this place, please think about the children and our children's children so that they may enjoy the same wonderful spots as we have.

I was with my family during this beach trip and of course, my two newest beach buddies. Ahem, let me introduce you to B1 (not Bananas in Pajamas!). It's my favorite summer accessory! It is an "accessory" because you wear it... on your skin! Tee hee. Say, hello to Belo SunExpert Transparent Mist SPF50.

Happy to be with a new BFF!

And yes, it's a MIST! And that could only mean it's NOT a lotion that leaves an icky feeling or leaves a white cast on your skin, thus ruining those precious summer photos. Plus it is also cool to the skin! So it's very hydrating indeed.

Spritz! Spritz! For the ultimate sun protection!

Then it also gives your skin this certain glow because it seems to be oil-based so you're never left with dry skin under the scorching heat of the sun! I didn't know I could love sunscreen this much plus it smells good, too! OMG! I remember those summer days back when there was only this one brand of sunblock available... (Yes, it was called sunblock then but now these products are officially called sunscreen because you can't really block the sun. Doh!) Anyway, you can smell that sunblock even from a mile away!!! On the other hand, Belo SunExpert Transparent Mist SPF50 just smells so refreshing! It says it's fragrance-free so maybe it's a natural scent, but I really like it!

It's so easy to use, just spritz and go! No need to wait as well. You can hit the water in no time at all. Because it was so lightweight on the skin and we were on the water during the midday sun (Ooops!), I wondered if I'd be getting enough protection and if sunburns were going to be a pain in the neck, like literally, later on.


"But it's SPF50!" screamed the back of my mind. Wait, what does that really mean?  I read that SPF 50 stands for Sun Protection Factor 50, and I also came across this info that if the normal time to get burnt is 20 minutes, you will be safe for 50 times that. Let's do the math! That's a thousand minutes which like 16+ hours! WOW. JUST. WOW. But then it was also pointed out that SPF numbers don't really refer to how long you can spend outside without getting a sunburn. As a matter of fact, they refer to the amount of UVB protection offered by the product. Thus, sunscreens with SPF 15 filter out 93 percent of UVB rays, SPF 30 filters out 97 percent, SPF 50 blocks 98 percent, and SPF 100 blocks 99 percent of UVB rays. Personally, I would still reapply sunscreen after an hour or two of swimming just to make sure. You know, better safe than sorry. :)

Next up, let me introduce to you my second beach buddy, B2. This time, I got my face covered because it's Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF40! Dr. Vicki Belo created this specifically for the face. Based on my horrible past experience, and you know I have acne-prone skin, sunscreens break me out like mad! This particular sunblock had been formulated with that concern being addressed because it won't clog your pores. Yay!!!

Non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested!

The best thing with Belo SunExpert is that these sunscreens offer broad spectrum protection! What's that, you ask? It protects you from both UVA and UVB rays! Accordingly, UVA not only accelerates skin aging, but contributes to and may even initiate skin cancers, while UVB is the chief cause of sunburn.

We got a sneaky sun alright! Summer makes everyone happy, you can't deny that. But like a good and responsible traveler that takes nothing but pictures, leaves nothing but footprints, and kills nothing but time, please also consider that your body, the vessel which takes you to these wonderful scenic places also needs enough protection. Your skin being the most exposed part, that is.



Oh, by the way, if you did not know that sitting on the computer all day and the heat from cooking can cause melasma, well, now you do and you can be protected anywhere and anytime with sunscreen made just for the face, as well as be protected even from bright reading lights that ultimately can cause harm to your skin. :)

Now that I have my two BFFs, I will be bringing them everywhere I go! Not just to the beach but during mountain treks and waterfall exploring, too! So what about you guys? Where are you heading off to this summer?

Take my advice: Wherever you go, do pick up a new BFF or better yet, stop by www.sampleroom.ph to grab your beach buddies, the Belo SunExpert Transparent Mist SPF50 or Belo SunExpert Body Shield SPF60 and Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF40 and don't be afraid of Mr. Sun anymore! Now you can truly have fun in the sun!!!


Enjoy the summer, fight skin aging with Belo SunExpert and stay young in the sun!




 
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