Find the perfect summer selfie spots in Manila with Jules San Jose’s tips. Capture your glow at Harbor Square, CCP Complex, and Manila Bay while staying radiant with MAC’s Lightful C Collection.
Before you head out the door, be ready to be greeted by the sweltering hot welcome of the summer season. Yep, summer is here to stay with a forecast of 35 degrees and above for the rest of our days (or until June that is!). While the skies bless us with good weather, make sure to maximize it by showing off that glow-up you’ve been hiding and taking it further in your summer selfies.
Take cues from the girl on our radar this summer: Jules San Jose as she struts around Manila’s hot spots with no fear under the sun (Watch the video here!). Jot this down chicas! Here are 3 locations you should pin down for your next photo-op session during the heatwave.
1. Harbor Square
Create a double tap-worthy feed by posting snapshots behind iconic landmarks in Harbor Square. Jules travels no further than to the Pasay boardwalks to get the instaworthy photos we drool over. The multi-faceted artist shares that all she needs is good lighting, her go-to angle, and a background that complements the entire photo.
2. CCP Complex
One of the culturally rich areas in Metro Manila is Pasay City. Its artistic scenes are perfect for selfie backgrounds and you don’t have to travel far to get the perfect shot (TYG!). The Cultural Center of the Philippines isn’t just an architectural gem but it’s also a historical piece of land that is perfect for outdoor shoots. Jules braves harsh sunlight knowing she’s got the best base cover that provides all-day hydration. Her ultimate go-to this summer would be MAC’s reformulated Lightful C + Coral Grass SPF 30/PA+++ Foundation—an illuminating and hydrating foundation that doubles as a sunscreen and shield from environmental aggressors.
3. Manila Bay
When asked to choose between natural light or ring light, Jules didn’t hesitate to divulge that she’s a fan of good ‘ol fashioned natural sunlight. Like any girl who can appreciate the power of ‘golden hour’ on selfies, Jules worked the 5pm sunlight by the Manila Bay with a natural highlight brought out by the Coral Grass ingredient of the Lightful C collection. The powder foundation gives a brightening finish that gives the wearer a selfie-ready glow in seconds.
Up your game this season by copping Jules San Jose’s look with the best from the MAC Lightful C Collection. Visit MAC on Instagram and follow @maccosmeticsph for more updates on getting lit from within flawlessly. The Lightful C Collection will be available in M∙A∙C counters on March 15, 2018. #MACLightfulC #LightfulCSelfies
Frequently Asked Questions
Jules San Jose shot her summer selfies at Harbor Square, the CCP Complex, and Manila Bay. Harbor Square and the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex are in Pasay City. She said good lighting, her go-to angle, and a background that complements the whole photo are all she needs.
Jules San Jose prefers natural sunlight to a ring light. She shot at Manila Bay around 5 pm to use golden hour light, wearing a natural highlight that is attributed to the Coral Grass ingredient in the MAC Lightful C collection, which she described as giving a selfie-ready glow.
Jules San Jose wore MAC’s reformulated Lightful C + Coral Grass SPF 30/PA+++ Foundation. It is described as an illuminating and hydrating foundation that doubles as a sunscreen and shields skin from environmental aggressors. She wore it at the CCP Complex while braving harsh sunlight.
The MAC Lightful C Collection was due to arrive at M·A·C counters in the Philippines on March 15, 2018. MAC’s Philippine Instagram account, @maccosmeticsph, shared updates on the collection, and the campaign used the hashtags #MACLightfulC and #LightfulCSelfies alongside the summer selfie theme.
The feature was tied to the summer heat, with temperatures forecast at 35 degrees and above until June. It presented Jules San Jose’s selfie spots and her base makeup as a way to keep a glow outdoors during the heatwave, using a foundation with SPF 30.
