Don't Sweat It! Clinical Deodorant Showdown (updated!)

It's REALLY hot down here in the Deep South. We're already kickin' mid 90's. Seriously.

Combine that with the fact that I am a natural-born sweaty-girl, and you've got the probability for an unpleasant situation. I decided to try out the new "clinical strength" deodorants to see how they perform.

Now, straight away, I'll tell you that I don't have any special scientific means for gauging their performance. I applied Suave to my left underarm and Secret to my right each day for a week. I'm going by the wet-factor and the sniff-test. I know...I know...you can officially be grossed out now.

Well, if I haven't lost you already, I can assume you're still here because you WANT to know how well these work. So let's get right to the point.

First, let me say that this is subjective. Different people's bodies have different chemistry (I assume), so what works for one person may not work as well for another. That said, I'll tell you how these worked out for ME.

I used Suave Clinical Protection (Powder Fresh scent) and Secret Clinical Strength (Ooh-la-la Lavender scent).

Suave weighs in at 1.7 oz for $4.99 at Drugstore.com

Secret weighs in at 1.6 oz for $7.29 at Drugstore.com

I observed that both of these have the same active ingredient - Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex GLY - with both having 20% of it. They only differ slightly in the "inactive ingredients". But they do differ. Maybe that's why they differ slightly in performance, too?

Suave Keratin Hair Products Review & Giveaway

If you've been a reader for a while, you know I like Suave.

You can read my review of Suave Professionals Heat Protection Spray HERE.  Read my review of  Suave Dry Shampoo HERE. And HERE is my review of Suave Kids Shampoo.

Many of their products perform quite well and are a fraction of the cost of their competitors. As a stay at home mom of 4, I'm always on the lookout for great deals...always looking to stretch the dollar further than we ever thought possible. Suave helps me do that.

My latest "try out" with Suave involves their Keratin Infusion Line. If you're a longtime reader, you also know I have naturally curly hair and it frizzes like an untamed beast here in the Deep South's sweltering humidity.

Dark Circles? Can Vita-K Professional Help?

I tried yet ANOTHER eye cream for dark circles.

After a steady stream of failures, you'd think I would give up, right?

Well, I found another one & succumbed to the siren song...promises of lightened dark circles and less wrinkles and lines to boot.

I started applying Vita-K right after I ended my testing of Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream back at the end of February. I applied it only to my left eye so we could get a really good, accurate comparison. I applied it darn near every single morning and night, without fail. I can count the times missed on one hand. When it comes to being thorough for you guys, I pull out all the stops!

So, I applied it consistently, following the directions. I found that the cream took a while to dry and when it finally did, it was almost like hair gel that had dried on my face. It had a tight "film" effect. I did NOT like it. It also seemed to emanate a vapor that caused my eye to sting and burn mildly. This passed rather quickly, but was very annoying. Even so, I kept up the regimen faithfully. Like I said, for you guys I put forth my best efforts. Even if they are somewhat painful!

Here we are, a little over 2 months later and here are my results.

Keep in mind, as you look at my pics, my left eye (the eye I treated) will be the eye on YOUR right each time. I've given you 4 different pics, all makeup-free, all taken at the same time, so we can make sure that angles, eye position, flash/no flash, etc., doesn't give us a false interpretation of the results.

As you can see, my left eye (the right eye facing you), doesn't look one single iota better/lighter than the untreated right eye (the left eye from your perspective).

$10 down the drain.

I officially give up. I will NOT buy another dark circle eye treatment again unless a dermatologist recommends one to me, personally!



Our April Birchbox Winner!

I'd like to congratulate

Ashley H.

on winning the

April Birchbox Plus Contest HERE.

Ashley H. has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond with her shipping address or I will move on.

If you didn't win, don't worry...

I'm about to host a great giveaway by Suave.

Stick close & stay tuned!