So fresh and so clean..

Hello people!

So for the past several months I have been trying out a variety of clinical protection deodorants.

CLINICAL PROTECTION DEODORANT IS NOT ONLY FOR SMELLY, SWEATY, STINKY PEOPLE!!!

Anybody can use this product. For example, with my job I am out the in the field..in and out of homes, my car, the hot Florida sun, in the office, sitting in a conference room for a staffing, etc. I want to be sure that I am smelling fresh in whichever scenario I am in. I got this as a sample at my doctor's office and decided to try it because we all LOVE free samples and definitely feel much fresher throughout my day. At first I felt weird about using a 'clinical protection' deodorant but got over that quickly when I realized that they actually work!

All of the products work virtually the same. Preferably you put it on at night time. When you sleep, your body temperature lowers which allows the deodorant to absorb into your skin and 'prep' your body and sweat glands for when you wake up and your body temperature rises as you go about your day. It will last ALL DAY, even if you shower in the morning. Also, for all products, the directions state that TWO CLICKS per pit (lol) is recommended.

For reference, I put this on at night time and if I remember, I use my regular plain ol Dove deodorant during the day. I can say that maybe 20% of the time..I remember to put on the plain Dove so I do not believe that it makes any difference. I bought all the products at Walmart and they all are relatively the same price: $7-$8.

I have tried several of them and here is what I found:


Women's Degree Clinical Protection Deodorant: 5 Stars
-Pros:

• I love this applicator on this one. The holes on the top always provide an even distribution. I like the packaging on this one the best.
• Fresh, clean smell that lasts all day
  
• Doesn't leave a gross layer of residue on your underarms
• Comes in Original (the one I tried) and Classic Romance
• $2 off from degreeclinical.com
  
• This one seemed to work the best
  

-Cons:

• Two clicks is way too much. It feels like you are slathering cream all over your arm pit. Simple fix, I just used 1.5 clicks.
• The plasticky film that covers the top of the applicator. It is just a pain to get off before your initial application but it really isnt that big of a deal.
  

Dove Clinical Protection Deodorant: 4.5 Stars
-Pros:

• It's Dove..nuff said.
• $2 off coupon from dove.com
  
• There are a wide range of scents. From fresh clean, to a floral scent, to a powdery scent, etc. You can definitely smell this product on your skin more so than the other ones.
  
• There are a variety of formulas that do different things for your underarms. For example, the one I got is formulated to make the underarm hair appear finer and smoother so when you do have stubble, it is much less noticeable and fine to the eye (I have not used it long enough to tell if this is true).
• Although ALL the products included directions and a generic explanation of why it works, this was the only one I remember clearly stating HOW the product worked (ie, lower body temp, etc.)
• Comes in Visibly Smooth Wild Rose (the one I tried), Energizing, Cool Essentials, and Original Clean
  
• Two clicks are enough (but this can also be a con, see below)
  
• Product is VERY long lasting (which can be a con, see below)

-Cons:

• Two clicks are enough but because of the holes on top, sometimes it does not come all the way to the surface so you are left with an uneven layer or more product on one pit then the other
  
• This stuff really stays on. Even after I shower (which I do daily, and at night, so a whole 24 hours after I put it on since I put it on at night) this mess still needs to be SCRUBBED off in order to ensure that the pits are nice and clean. If you don't scrub, a thin layer remains on your underarms and it feels very gritty and not smooth.
  
• The smells are great but sometimes it is a bit TOO strong. I remember laying in bed at night and thinking my air freshener has just kicked it because all of a sudden I just smelled my deodorant strongly.
  

Secret Clinical Protection Deodorant: 3 Stars
-Pros:

• The plasticky film is only a foil looking like film. Much easier to remove!
• Great scent.
• Doesn't leave white marks everywhere.
• I always see coupons for this product in our Sunday paper, so essentially it would be the cheapest in price.
  
• Only one to come in a Sensitive Skin formula. Also has Waterproof, Sport, and of course the Original (which is the one I tried).
  

-Cons:

• Same thing with the two clicks...it's way too much.
• I HATE the applicator of this one. The holes seem awkward and it always seems to get clogged up.
  
• Honestly, I don't notice this one being any better than any regular deodorant. I don't feel any more fresher than normal.
  

Overall, I love them all! Most likely I will alternate between the Degree and the Dove. The Degree seems to get the job done the best. It is simple, works well, applies well, and smells fresh. The Dove would be more so if I were going out at night and wanted an extra punch of fragrance or just wanted to smell nice. Dove works fabulously as well, but that thin layer that requires intense scrubbing can get a bit annoying. Point is...try it out people. It is definitely worth the money!