Just to clarify, I am reviewing the spray on version of this product.
I have always liked Dove products and if I see their deodorant on special offer, I will stock up, regardless of which fragrance it is. As I had not tried this one before, I thought "why not?"

===Appearance===

Like all other Dove sprays, this has a slight, what I call, high waist, which enables you to have a more comfortable grip on the can. However, if you've got wet hands, expect to part company with the can once you go to use it!

===Fragrance===

I have to say, this is not my favourite scent from Dove. Just named Beauty Finish, it doesn't claim to have any particular smell. To me, it is a mixture of talc and roses - rather old ladyish in my view. It is quite a strong smell too, which does linger wherever you've sprayed for quite some time. Admittedly is does tame down with time, but I find it can interfere with my perfume choice.

===White Marks?===

Yes, I'm sorry to say the dreaded white marks do appear with this deodorant. A good 10 minutes after using it, I put on a black T-shirt, only to find white marks all over the top. So, not a product to reach for, if you're planning on wearing that little black dress to an important occasion.

===Claims Made By The Product===

Beauty Mineral Enriched - apparently these are meant to "enhance the natural look of the skin". I have been using this for a few weeks now and I can honestly say I have noticed absolutely no difference in the skin under my arms.

One Quarter Moisturising Cream - This is a major part of all Dove products and I must say, my underarm skin does remain soft when I use this product, just like when I use their other deodorants.

24 Hour Protection - I may be missing something here, but for me, it only works for a couple of hours, when I need to re-apply, meaning I have to choke on the intoxicating fumes again! So this falls a long way short of the 24 hours it claims to keep you dry for.

===Use After Shaving===

Being alcohol free, this product is fine to use after shaving. There is no mad hopping around the bathroom where it stings, in fact, it feels quite cooling after shaving.

===Price===
I normally pick mine up when the big 250ml cans are on half price offer, or two smaller cans, 150ml, are two for £3. Normally a 250ml is about £3.44 in Tesco or £2.99 for a 150ml can. The roll on comes in around £2.

===Recommended?===

Owing to the lack of protection and horrible (in my opinion) smell, I would have to say no unfortunately. It does leave your skin feeling soft, but as I previously said, I can't see any great improvement to my underarms through the minerals that are in the product. The white marks are also a big mark against this as I do wear a lot of dark clothing and the last thing I want to do before leaving the house is to perform an emergency white mark removal.

Sorry Dove, but I shall be returning to other fragrances from you in the future and leaving the Beauty Finish to glam up the shop shelf.


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