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A pleasant enough product, but not for me

Jun 7, 2010

by Linda_in_Maine

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I've never used a so-called "clinical strength" antiperspirant before, and in fact I'm not sure exactly what that label means. It can't be the same as "prescription strength" because I got it without a prescription. I've looked at this in the store, the way you do at a new product, but I can usually resist the "more expensive must be better" argument.

My second unanswered question: why is it labeled "advanced solid" when it's clearly a cream? You turn the knob two clicks and the cream squeezes through holes in the top of the tube. Directions say to apply at night; of course I used it a couple of mornings before reading the directions, and found some white marking on my darker clothes. Applied at night, it leaves no residue after my morning shower. During the heat wave last week, I decided that this antiperspirant/deodorant performs its mission as required. No complaints there. The scent is not unpleasant but a bit strong (especially when applied in the morning).

I can't recall when I last read the labeling on an antiperspirant, and I was a little shocked to find that SECRET CLINICAL STRENGTH ADVANCED SOLID reads thus on the back: "Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease." Maybe they all say that and I haven't noticed; I'll be reading the labels from now on.

To sum up: this product kept me dry as advertised and for some people it may be worth buying. Though I'm glad I tried it, I would hesitate to get more for the following reasons:

* Expensive
* I prefer a solid, and this is a cream
* Not liking the kidney disease warning; would prefer something more innocuous
* Scent is a little strong for me

Linda Bulger, 2010

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