Summer lovin'! Vaseline gives us the chance to #SeizeTheSummer

Right on time: skin protection for summer is here with the new Vaseline Water-Based Serum. All photos by Kai Magsanoc

Pack your bags because we're going to Bali!

MANILA, Philippines - Last March 3, the hottest summer destinations found their way to Stella at Bonifacio High Street. Upon registration, we were asked to sign our name under our summer destination of choice, and -- since Greece is my personal dream destination -- I chose Santorini (among the other choices were Bali and Boracay).

It was the launch of Vaseline's newest product just in time for summer's scorching heat: the new Vaseline Water-Based Whitening Serum.

Here are three things you need to know about Vaseline's newest product:

1. It has SPF30 which provides up to 96% protection from UVB rays, the culprits behind skin damage and sunburn
2. It has PA++ which provides protection from UVA rays which cause ageing and darkening
3. It has Vitamin B3 that lightens the skin, for the ladies who want to be fairer

The launch did not have the typical program; instead, a fun game was held. Bloggers were grouped into teams based on their summer destination of choice (we were sitting in our respective "destination tables") and given placards with the letters A, B, C, and D. 10 questions were asked about summer and our team got 8 out of 10 answers right. We won!

Our prize? Lagu beach blankets!

But that wasn't the highlight of the event. The highlight was the announcement of the #SeizeTheSummer contest which would give everyone the chance to win a free trip to Bali, Indonesia.

Here are the mechanics:

1. Post a pic of what you think is the perfect summer activity, and answer this question: With Vaseline Water-Based Serum, how will you #SeizeTheSummer?
2. For your post to count as an entry, you MUST tag @VaselinePH with the hash tag #SeizeTheSummer
3. Post in BOTH your Instagram and Twitter accounts
4. Vaseline Summer Mavens Laureen Uy and Tricia Gosingtian (Tricia was at the launch and acted as game master) will each choose one winner. Each winner wins a TRIP FOR TWO to Bali, Indonesia.
5. The Bali trip for the lucky winners will be on April 10 to 14

My pics from the event:

Apples Aberin, head of Public Relations, Unilever Philippines

Our team's table based on our summer destination of choice

Yummy food served by Stella

Vaseline ambassador Tricia Gosingtian (left) during the game

Team Santorini won and each of us received a Lagu beach blanket

The happy and pretty ladies of Team Santorini! To my left (I'm second from right) is Apryl Galang of Circuit Magazine

Two of my Santorini teammates at work during the event

The new Vaseline Water-Based Whitening Serum is available in 180mL and 70mL

We were all given the chance to try the product, and I was happy to find out that it feels light on the skin and has a mild scent. Nothing strong, nothing heavy. Perfect for summer. 

Where are you travelling to this summer? Tell me about it and maybe you can share with me your pics, too. I encourage you to join the #SeizeTheSummer contest. You just might be one of two lucky winners. 

Nothing bad about a free trip to Bali, honey! - #CoffeeWithKai