Hello my lovelies! I just got home from my first beach trip this year – Phuket, Thailand! I tell you, summer’s just about the best season of the year, as the endless sunshine fills my heart with so much happiness! But of course, one must stay beautiful and fresh all throughout – and here are my beach must-haves this year!
1. Sunblock
But.of.course. Skin cancer, anyone? Besides tan-phobia ( fear of having darker skin because of the sun ) or not, protecting your skin from the sun is just a must. Key products that I love? Avene Spray-on Sunblock ( that feels like nothing at all ), Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock ( that feels oh, so light ), and Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush SPF 30 ( that is excellent for acne prone skin, to be applied on the face. )
2. Tanning Oil
Sue me. I’m one of the fair-skinned ( well, light to medium, at least ) who want tanned skin. I find tanned skin ultra sexy, and just the color of the season. I can be stark fair when it turns cold, but I’d love to match the heat with a sexy color on my skin. Aside from my trusty Nivea Sun Oil, I’ve also found a very good tanning buddy with Banana Boat Deep Tanning Oil. I prefer tanning oils than tanning lotions because the glow is really golden and shiny. But of course, the usual SPFs of tanning oils have low SPF to start with, so it’s best to apply your trusty sunblock ( say, at least SPF 45? ) before applying these. Reapply as it dries to amplify the sheer, but glorious tan!
3. Aloe Vera Gel
I think my friend, who was with me in Phuket, absolutely hates me now because I have totally forgotten how bad her sunburn was, and I just kept on slapping her back because of our crazy antics! Hahaha! I was actually quite surprised that my skin did not burn at all. Maybe I’m abnormal. But still, aloe vera gel proved to be very useful during the trip. We got a tube from one mall in Phuket , and everyone felt temporary relief using it. There are alot of cooling aloe vera gels out there, just be sure to pack one for your beach trip, for that emergency situation when your skin hurts!
I just love, love summer. I see my skin now, tanned, and it just feels like a new me. I urge adventurous beauties out there to be a bit experimental and try looking at themselves with a deeper color. Anyway, all for the fun of summer!
Speaking of summer, I’m so happy to hold a contest in Beautynomics.com , and this is exclusive to my Philippine readers- I am giving away one Flip-Float courtesy of Havaianas – just tell us, what can you do with the slipper raft, and what is your favorite beach beauty must-have?
I’ll be holding this contest for two weeks, until May 20, 2009. Just leave your comments below.
I’m waiting! Hahaha!
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Wow!! Looks like you had a great time Sophie!
Aside from its general purpose, since i cant swim well to save my life, i would use it as an accessory/conversation starter. Looks super astig on the beach! I bet people wont mind using it and looking like they can’t swim, and i bet lots of people will ask me (if i win) where did i get it. LOL! Cool!
My beach must have is sunblock for face and body atleast spf 30. I will be very happy with spf50 =)
I am seeing sexy gorgeous ladies!
What I can do with the slipper raft? Use it as a mat!!! Imagine laying on top of this for a suntan??? sexy..cute and pretty at the same time!
My favorite beach beauty must-have is definitely sunblock, I use separate sunblock for my face & body, at least SPF30 for my body & SPF50 for my face. I’m loving Banana Hut’s Sport Performance SPF50 Ultra Clear Mist Spray for my body (a bit oily but I’m not complaining) & Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF50 for my face.
I really really want that flip float, ever since I saw it displayed at the Belle De Jour Rendezvous, sadly my friend & I didn’t get it, but thanks to you, I still have a chance! Yipee! I can already see myself taking it to the beach/pool (everywhere there’s water HAHA because it’s the COOOOLEST Salbabida EVER!!)camwhoring with it, sharing the flip-float with the rest of our barkada ? & how effortless it will be for us to just lounge on it. We especially love the straps, we could hold it so that we won’t fall and it also serves as a pillow, how perfect is that!! I can also use it as an extra bed/sofa when my friends hang out to watch korean variety shows and tv series <3 yey!!
love the pic of you girls jumping!
*sigh*envy* i want to go to the beach! ;-(
what would i do with the giant slipper? use it as a mattress in case i pass out on the beach.
beauty must-have? armada sport 70 and kerastase soleil protective hair spray
What can I do with a slipper raft? Use it as my little boys floating ship! He’ll also love crawling all over it.
the flip float can be a raft for my little girl who just loves water.
my summer staple is definitely vmv armada sport spf 70. i use it for both my face and body.
I love summer! But this year I decided not to get too dark
Seeing your pictures made envy-air gliding to my senses! haha.just when I decided to go beach-baskin, here comes work. urghh! but nevertheless, I have a weekend blast ritual with my goddaughter, a 7 yr old kikay,. We would pump air to the humungous plastic pool at the yard, set some pika foods and cool drinks then thats it! instant pool summer parteeyyy! I think the flip float would be a cool chill out couch-slash-raft. A luau party couch! Have friends come over and have fun!
my beauty gun for summer is loaded with Khiel’s Silk Groom Serum for my hair, a cute bikini, L’Oreal UV Perfect Advanced Spray Protector SPF30
what can i do with the slipper raft? i hate bringing too may things while on vacation, so this raft will definitely save space and money since it can be used on water and sand as mat
what is my favorite beach beauty must-have? definitely sunblock, the higher the better, the lesser times i need to reapply.
i can ride the slipper raft and my hubby will take me far from the beach because i can’t swim that much…lol! my favorite beach beauty must-have would definitely be sunblock!
hi! oh wow,. phuket! i was able to go there once but the tide was really strong so i wasn’t able to enjoy much of the beach. i did enjoy the scenery though.
anyways, my beach must-have is sunblock specifically neutrogena spf 55.
what will i do with a flipfloat? well i love beaches but ironically i hate going IN the water because i’m scared of jellyfishes. so the flipfloat will be perfect for me to enjoy the beach LOL ;p
The flip float i will use to make palo the BIG ipis with the BIG Havis!
Birkenstocks are sooo 90s eh!
Kidding aside, I will use the flip float to lay out in the sun while I can. It’s the start of May but is raining like it’s July!
My favorite summer staple are my big eyed shades and my sunblock!
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR PHUKET PICS!!!
What I will do with this flip float?
I will can a drum and play “tumbang preso”
My favorite beach beauty must have is my Loreal UV perfect fluid in SPF50 to keep my face off those harmful UVA and UVB rays
my lips easily dries when Im in the beach!
I am yellowish morena in color so the added tan is a must! 
and Sunglasses! keeps my eyes less prone to wrinkles! 
second, chapstick!
third, tanning spray with SPF
good sunblock(different spf’s for face and body) and a bronzer for the evening! as for the raft, my! as a floatie of course! you gotta float in style honey! haha
Hi Sophie! Glad you’re having fun out there =D hmmm what can I do with a slipper raft? It can be an accessory to anything…it would be nice to have it as a background in a photoshoot, a display in my room, party gizmo and a tool to grab attention hehe
I forgot my fave beach beauty must have. For me, it’s my tanning lotion =D Like you I have fair skin and I like having a tanned skin during summer. It’s just soo sexy =D
i was supposed to go to the beach last holy week and on may 1-3 but both were postponed for some reasons. maybe i am waiting for this flip-float so i can be a like a star on my first beach trip this year.
beauty must haves at the beach – my oversized shades ( for day time) and my waterproof mascara (for night out).
what i am i gonna do with the flip-float? – i’ll just lie down on my back and have everyone look at me with envy. haha.
awww!
I wonder where’s the Beautynomist in the picture.
Since it’s already rainy season (bummer), I plan to lay this down in a corner of my bedroom, and curl up on it with my blanket and favorite book while listening to the pitter-patter of the rain on my windowpane!
My favorite beach beauty must-have is my tube of lip and cheek tint from Body Shop! Swipe some on my cheeks, spread, swipe some on my lips, and I’m ready to go.
I wish I was in Phuket right now…looks amazing. My beach must-have is mascara. Can’t leave home without it on:) For all you beauty obsessed-Glamour Magazine is having a great promo right now with Maybelline if you’re interested. For every $15 you spend on Maybelline New York products you get a $5 Target gift card if you mail in your receipt:) Check it out on GlamAlert.com/Maybelline.
well, here in angono rizal we yearly conducts higantes festival, so this giant havaianas will be the higantes tsinelas.. hehe
beauty must have? definitely sun block to protect your skin
did i win? haha. if not who did?
been waiting for the result.