I used to use Secret, but when I lost my job and had to be more cost conscious I tried Suave. They claim that it lasts for 48 hours and for me, it does. So since I am spending more time around the house, only applying half as often has saved a lot of money. I like the coconut scent (I use coconut scented shower and hair products) but the powder fresh is fine too.I use powder fresh Suave.
In the summer I will use Clinical Certain Dri Roll-On in addition to my regular clinical strength anti-perspirant/deodorant.If anyone has a suggestion I should try, let me know. I use mostly Degree or Secret solid which are fine but feel like I need something stronger for summertime. I tried to go aluminum-free with Arm & Hammer gel stick, but in the summertime it just doesn't do the job as far as odor prevention goes, so I gave up on it unless it is January/February. I tried a clinical strength roll on that actually worked really well, but I think I was allergic to it or something, because anytime I used it my under arms itched constantly to the point of irritation so I stopped using that too. I heard Lume might be good but seems so pricey. Thoughts?
In the summer I will use Clinical Certain Dri Roll-On in addition to my regular clinical strength anti-perspirant/deodorant.
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However, I will tell you do NOT use it right after shaving or when you are damp, it will burn. Since I shower/shave in the morning, I would use it at night.
I tried Lume last summer when it was an Amazon Prime Day special deal. I hated it. I kid you not, it smelled horrific. I can't even describe how awful the smell was. They said it would dissipate, to me I could still smell it. It was promptly returned. If you look at online reviews there is a subset of people that cannot get over the scent, I am one of those people. I am sure it works, but I didn't use it long enough to try. I gave it 2 days then I couldn't take smelling like that anymore. No one else smelled it, but if you smell stinky to yourself ....
Yep, me too. I've tried the more expensive brands, and I've also tried the non-aluminum ones. $1.89 Suave is the only brand that works for me.I use powder fresh Suave.
That is the one I have (CertainDRI) and it really does work except the skin irritation. So maybe it was because of shaving because that's when I was putting it on, right after morning shower. I didn't think about that. Hmm that stinks about Lume -- might not be worth the effort to try it then.
Yes, you have to use the Certain Dri well after you showered and shaved. Sounds you are a morning shower person, so put it on at night before you go to bed and unless you are perspiring at the moment (it doesn't like damp skin either) you are good to go. If you are worried, run a blow dryer under your arms to make sure it is dry. Trust me, I know that sting & burn, it is not fun.
If the Certain Dri still gives you problems, try Lume. You could be part of the crowd that loves it. My only suggestion is to buy it on Amazon if you can since they have free returns. I love that about Amazon. (I am not sure if that is just for Prime Members but it is worry free shopping!)