I am a BzzAgent and I have been asked to test the new Dove Compressed Deodorant that hit the shelves on the 4th of Feb 2013.
We all know we have access to any deodorant we desire but most of the bigger deodorant cans have a lot of gas in them that, let's face it, is not needed. Over the past 10 years Dove have been looking for new ways to have less packaging with less gas but with the same amount of protecting deodorant inside, and they have finally cracked it. How you ask? Well the new Dove Compressed can has a unique nozzle which helps to spray out less gas but still delivers the same amount of deliciously moisturising deodorant.
Sceptical are you not? Well there is absolutely no need to be. I've tested this item and I'm quite happy to provide you my findings. These of course are my own personal opinions and everyone is always best to try things themselves, but if you would rather an honest review first then you've come to the right place.
1 - Packaging - It's cute, come on it's super cute. I love it. it's sleek and has the shape that fits right into your hand, when you grip it the tin goes right in the grove between your thumb and your index finger for comfort. The nozzle has a little rubber tip which makes sure your fingers fit comfortably and don't slip. The size of the tin is the most obvious it's definitely the biggest change, and is half the size (75ml) of it's big sister tin (150ml), and I guess this is what makes it so cute, it's really small and dinky and I love it. Before big sister
tin had a lot more vacant space that was being used up by gas to help
deliver the deodorant, but with the invention of the new nozzle on the
can this has now allowed for the smaller tin with the same amount of
deodorant as before. This is definitely a bonus for all ladies, it fits snugly in your handbag so you can carry it around for those dreaded moments when you know you need a quick freshen up, but it can also be transported for those weekends away and you can put it in your hand luggage. The tin is about the same size as your average smart phone these days and if they can fit in your handbag snugly then so can your deodorant.
I also like how each tin is personalised I have, for instance, the invisible dry that I was testing and it has a sleek silver cap and a violet and white feel about the design however if you chose some of the other fragrances like for example the Pomegranate and Lemon Verbena Scent the lid is a cute and very girly pink colour and is clearly pink and white in the design, where as the Cucumber and Green Tea scent is very much a green and white colour pallet.
Now don't tell me you are not swayed by the fancy packaging because I know 9 times out of 10 we all are. No matter how much you deny it you want that cupcake with the pink frosting and sprinkles on top instead of that plain old fairy cake with nothing. I know because I too prefer that cupcake sprinkles and all. That is why I feel the packaging is such an important aspect of a product because it pulls people in, and Dove has acknowledged this and taken it on board. Ladies we love things to be attractive and we most certainly like to be seen with things that are attractive and pleasing to the eye.
I guess the major bonus of all this less packaging is the effect it has on our environment. The cans are aluminium and can be recycled, and with less gas being produced and a smaller package it is most definitely a bonus and much needed change for our environment and even if you don't recycle or don't do anything else economically, if you make one small change it makes all the difference so why not do it with your deodorant. You won't be losing anything as there is the same amount of stuff, it's just more compressed to make life more a lot easier.
2 - Fragrance - Like I mentioned before I am testing the Invisible dry anti-perspirant but I can tell you that I have never had so many comments about the fresh and springtime fragrance that lingers around me. I love to get comments on my scent, what person doesn't? Well as long as it's good I guess lol. The fragrance of Invisible dry is delicate and subtle but definitive. It's feminine but chic at the same time and not over powering at all. It's just right. Who wants to smell like they have been bathed in a bath of scent? No one, you just want it to be subtle and this deodorant definitely allows for that.
3 - The Feel and Effect and Lasting Properties - I was sceptical myself, I really was, when they say that your underarms will feel smooth and moisturised, but after using it everyday for the past month and a half I can honestly say with my hand on my heart that my skin under my arms feels much smoother to the touch. Before they would be rather rough, and could be really sore, but now they feel really nourished and dare I say it "protected". So when I was reading the tin just before doing this review I happened to come across the statement that says they use 1/4 moisturising cream and vitamin E in their product, which I think is a fantastic idea. We are moisturising our faces and our hands etc etc, so it makes sense to actually have something that will assist in moisturising our underarms. When I spray the deodorant it feels like a lovely warm cuddly blankie, it does it feels soft against my skin like it's lovingly caressing it.
Dove have indicated that their fragrance lasts up to 48 hrs, now I don't know about anyone else but I don't go 48 hrs without bathing/showering so I honestly couldn't tell you regarding this statement, but, after I shower in the morning I apply the deodorant and go to work and go about my daily routine and by night time when I come home and I'm winding down I still smell a waft of freshness and it makes me smile, and I feel confident knowing that no matter what I do and no matter how busy I am I still smell as fresh as a daisy, and I won't repel anyone that is standing within a 5 mile radius of me.
4 - Anti-White Marks - Yes, oh yes yes yes! Who out there has put on their favourite LBD or their favourite top for that special occasion, you get their and you lift your arm for some reason or another and EEK, there it is, the dreaded white marks. I don't need to worry about that now, I am quite happily sitting here with my black t-shirt on and spraying the dove over it again and again just to make sure, and I can convincingly tell you that there is no white marks on my top. So I can happily lift my arms show of the moisturised skin instead of the horrible white marks. BONUS! I guess it's all down to their micro fine anti-perspirant formulation, but in all honesty whatever it is, it's my best friend :)
5 - Price And Where To Buy It - The price is recommended at £2.49 but that is subject to discretion from retailers. For me this maybe a downfall because you can get deodrants a lot cheaper than this, I'm not sure if I could afford to pay for this if I was having to buy it every week, but knowing how long it does last i'm confident that I could actually afford to buy this when needed. The upside is as you know many major retailers have introductory and special offers on all the time, so there is plenty opportunity to get this little beauty for a really good deal, check out MySupermarket for some good deals. I have to say the price fits in line with many other major brands that are around this price and for what it does I think it's worth every penny. Who wants to pay £2.49 for a huge tin of deodorant that is full of gas, has way too much packaging and you can't carry around with you, you can't even fit it in the bathroom cabinet at home, where as the compressed tin you can! My bets are on the compressed tin, it's popular, it's a well known brand and you'll love using it so you'll want to buy it and know you are doing your bit for the environment.
You can purchase Dove compressed deodorant from local supermarkets and online retailers like for example, Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Boots and so forth.
6 - How Long Did It Last? - My deodrant is still going strong. I've used it everyday for the past month and a bit and plenty of others have used it to have a quick spray and it's still going strong. My last deodrant which was a bigger size I felt I wasn't really getting much out of it so I was having to reapply throughout the day, but with the new compressed version which means I am getting more anti- perspirant than I am gas I am actually using the deodorant much less. I feel I don't even need to reapply throughout the day as the fragrance and feel lasts much longer than I need it to, therefore I am using less of the product therefore making it last longer. It definately pips it's big sister tin to the post as it's not only better for the environment but it's better on me also financially as I don't need to buy deodrant so often and I can use my money to either save or buy other little luxuries. I know the length of time the deodorant lasts is dependent on individual use and how many times you use it, but for me this works.
6 - My Personal Overall Opinion - I love it. It's something that I will definately be buying in the future, knowing how long it last it does work out more economical for me than any other deodrant i've used. Of course with the price it is at I would still look around for a good deal so that I could stock up. The fragrance is feminine and attractive to me as is the overall size. It's easy just to throw in my handbag and off I go. I love, also, how I am doing my bit for the environment no matter how small I am helping to reduce co2 by swapping from my usual 150ml tin to the compressed 75ml tin with less gas inside.
I would definately recommend this product overall, the only downside I can see is the price, but that is dependent, as I mentioned, on personal use of the product. For me it works because I use it just once a day with no need to reapply but others may feel they need to use it more, so may work out a lot more expensive in the long run, but that is the beauty of retailer offers. The main upside for me is that it does exactly what it says on the tin, it's long lasting and protecting. I feel confident and feminine wearing Dove and will be maintaining use of this wee beauty from now on.
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