Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Smell Fresh in the Heat
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In the interest of maintaining a civil, sweet-scented society, we took a variety of antiperspirants for a test run. While the main objective was to determine which product kept us fragrant, we also factored in the degree of residue left behind. We rated the contenders on how likely you were to come out smelling like roses:
Mitchum for Women Clear Gel, $3.79: This is it: Mitchum is the ideal summer choice, even over the more popular solids. I stayed clear and dry through the workday, steamy subways and even a night of dancing. And since it's a quick-drying gel, there were zero white skid marks.
Degree Women Ultra Clear, $4.79: This stick touts the "100% little black dress approved" label, and as far as solids go, it's true. The only traces it leaves on clothes are too subtle to notice, the scents are refreshing and clean, and Degree's "Body Responsive" anti-perspirant can keep up with any kind of day.
Secret Platinum Invisible Solid, $4.89: The scents are all freshly feminine, and the protection packs a punch. It kept me decently comfortable throughout the day, except - what was it doing on my shirt? An obtrusive, thick white line in a compromising location disproved Secret's claim of being "invisible," and I ended up with a big wet spot on my shirt regardless, just from cleaning it off.
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Dry, $2.75: Sure, it smelled soft and lovely, and it acted that way - the Passion Flower wilted fast. Five minutes standing in the sunlight, and the fabric under my arms was changing from a bright red to an embarrassing, deep burgundy. The "No White Residue" label also seems to refer only to skin, and not to clothes.
Dove Ultimate Clear, cool essentials, $4.89: Applying this stick was like a spa treatment for my underarms; the green tea and cucumber stick both smells and feels very clean and soft. Unfortunately, while it did stay true to its claim, "stays on skin not on clothes," sitting outside at a 7 p.m. dinner, I became increasingly uncertain of its durability.
Ban Invisible Solid, $3.49: Like many other "invisible solids," Ban is far from invisible on clothing, but it is fresh and strong enough for those who are a bit less picky - and clammy - than I.
Suave Naturals, $2.69: Well, it's Suave. It's decent. It doesn't last all day, but it smells fresh enough - just keep it away from your outfit.
Adidas Active, $4.19: This solid is dangerously powdery. It smells like powder, and if it gets near your shirt, it looks like it too - Adidas should stick to making people sweat.
In the interest of maintaining a civil, sweet-scented society, we took a variety of antiperspirants for a test run. While the main objective was to determine which product kept us fragrant, we also factored in the degree of residue left behind. We rated the contenders on how likely you were to come out smelling like roses:
Mitchum for Women Clear Gel, $3.79: This is it: Mitchum is the ideal summer choice, even over the more popular solids. I stayed clear and dry through the workday, steamy subways and even a night of dancing. And since it's a quick-drying gel, there were zero white skid marks.
Degree Women Ultra Clear, $4.79: This stick touts the "100% little black dress approved" label, and as far as solids go, it's true. The only traces it leaves on clothes are too subtle to notice, the scents are refreshing and clean, and Degree's "Body Responsive" anti-perspirant can keep up with any kind of day.
Secret Platinum Invisible Solid, $4.89: The scents are all freshly feminine, and the protection packs a punch. It kept me decently comfortable throughout the day, except - what was it doing on my shirt? An obtrusive, thick white line in a compromising location disproved Secret's claim of being "invisible," and I ended up with a big wet spot on my shirt regardless, just from cleaning it off.
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Dry, $2.75: Sure, it smelled soft and lovely, and it acted that way - the Passion Flower wilted fast. Five minutes standing in the sunlight, and the fabric under my arms was changing from a bright red to an embarrassing, deep burgundy. The "No White Residue" label also seems to refer only to skin, and not to clothes.
Dove Ultimate Clear, cool essentials, $4.89: Applying this stick was like a spa treatment for my underarms; the green tea and cucumber stick both smells and feels very clean and soft. Unfortunately, while it did stay true to its claim, "stays on skin not on clothes," sitting outside at a 7 p.m. dinner, I became increasingly uncertain of its durability.
Ban Invisible Solid, $3.49: Like many other "invisible solids," Ban is far from invisible on clothing, but it is fresh and strong enough for those who are a bit less picky - and clammy - than I.
Suave Naturals, $2.69: Well, it's Suave. It's decent. It doesn't last all day, but it smells fresh enough - just keep it away from your outfit.
Adidas Active, $4.19: This solid is dangerously powdery. It smells like powder, and if it gets near your shirt, it looks like it too - Adidas should stick to making people sweat.
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