I detailed my unexpected odyssey of being forced to find alternatives to my old standby, Dove, here. Over the last two years, I've found a couple other products that do not irritate my admittedly cranky skin.
One of them is type:A. The scent I tried was The Dreamer, White Floral Linen.
Scent. The white flower scent is not actually white roses; I just thought it looked pretty next to them. It's actually a subtle blend of jasmine, ylang ylang, and fresh laundry. And by 'subtle', I mean: I wish the scent was a little stronger. Though on the upside, it will certainly not clash with any perfume or body lotion you are wearing.
Texture & Application. Absolutely perfect. A light fluffy cream that absorbs into the skin quickly, leaving a silky finish behind. It is the most pleasant texture I've found.
The dispenser is ingenious. You squeeze the toothpaste-style tube until you see exactly the amount of deodorant you want, then use the rounded top to massage it into your skin. No muss, no fuss. And the applicator never clogs.
Ingredients. It does contain baking soda, but in an amount low enough not to cause me any irritation. The arrowroot and corn starch are doing the heavy lifting.
Effectiveness. Ah. Here, we come to the bottom line. That 'sweat-activated technology' claim on the first pic? Yeah, I'm gonna have to go ahead and call 'slight exaggeration' on that. For me, this is a part-time deodorant, i.e. 6 hours and it's off the clock.
If the weather is cool and I'm not doing anything physically active, like, say a brisk walk during lunch, then the protection can last all day. So, for sitting at my desk, or on weekends, this is a great choice. It also will not create any residue or rub off on fabric, which is a big plus. But if it's summer or I'm going to be active, then at that 6 hour point, I'll need to reapply. With this one, I also take the step of dotting fragrance along my inner arms just above and below my armpits. Besides being a great spot to radiate gentle scent with body heat, this is a pretty effective way to boost the power of a deodorant you're just not sure about.
Price point. Around $13. Which is not especially spendy for the generous amount of product included, which lasts several months, especially if you are alternating it with another product.
Note: Post contains an affiliate link to where I purchased the product myself.
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